Manitou Springs Carnegie Library remodel to break ground in February

PLUS | Interstate 25 open in all directions following bridge replacement work in Pueblo; States that could follow Colorado's lead and try to block former president in 2024 and more. [View in browser]( [Share with a friend]( Springs PM Update Good evening. Today is Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Catch up on everything going on in Colorado in 5 minutes. [Manitou Springs Carnegie Library remodel to break ground in February]( After nearly nine years of planning and design, ground is set to break in February on the long-awaited expansion and remodel of Manitou Springs' more than century-old Carnegie Library. [Read More]( [4 destinations for a winter staycation in Colorado]( You could stay warm and cozy at home this winter, or you could allow yourself to be taken by the magic of this state’s many winter destinations. And no, you don’t have to ski. Consider these possibilities for an ideal staycation: [Read More]( [Signing day tracker: Keeping up with the latest additions for Deion Sanders, CU Buffs]( Christmas is coming a few days early for Coach Prime. The early signing period is officially open, and Colorado is beefing up its roster for a run in the Big 12 next year. The Denver Gazette will be keeping track of each high school and transfer portal player that officially signs with the Buffaloes as the early signing period opened Wednesday. [Read More]( [Interstate 25 open in all directions following bridge replacement work in Pueblo]( Interstate 25 is open in all directions between Pueblo and Colorado Springs following the successful repair of the bridge that collapsed during the fatal train derailment in October. [Read More]( [Christmas dinner: Restaurants offering a holiday meal in Colorado Springs]( Looking for a place to have a holiday meal? Here are a few spots where you can get Christmas cheer and a great meal, too. [Read More]( [New area code announced for some Colorado phone numbers]( Colorado's Department of Regulatory Agencies announced the new area code that's coming to Colorado in 2026 – 748. The area code will go live in northern and western Colorado regions, expected to last for around 38 years. The 970 area code is currently used in these regions, but in the first quarter of 2026, those who request new service, another line, or simply to change their area code may get assigned a "748" number. [Read More]( [Trump's ballot battle: States that could follow Colorado's lead and try to block former president in 2024]( Former President Donald Trump was ruled ineligible to be president under the 14th Amendment by the Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday, but Colorado may not be the last state to rule against Trump. [Read More]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up [here.]( Engage in the conversation in [today's eEdition]( Interested in podcasts? Check out ours [here]( Already subscribed? [Log in.]( Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe [here.]( 30 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80903