ICYMI | Return to Nature co-owner Jon Hallford will face trial

PLUS |Man suspected of 20-minute motorcycle ride arrested; Colorado bill would modify felony charges for harming or killing law enforcement animals and more. [View in browser]( [Share with a friend]( Springs PM Update Good evening! Today is Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Catch up on everything going on in Colorado in 5 minutes. [Return to Nature co-owner Jon Hallford will face trial]( Jon Hallford, the Return to Nature co-owner facing hundreds of felony charges after the discovery of 189 improperly stored bodies, is headed to trial after the completion of his preliminary hearing Thursday. [Read More]( [9 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Carnivale postponed, Fox Run Winter Fun, Black aviation history and more]( Grab your sweetheart and make plans for a romantic weekend filled with love with this list from the Gazette of things going on around the Pikes Peak region. [Read More]( [Majestic cranes, 'unmatched scenery' meet again for Colorado tradition]( One of Colorado's great nature shows is returning for its annual, brief run. Later this month, greater sandhill cranes are due back en masse to the San Luis Valley, where they stop along their migratory path for the nutritious fields and wetlands. And also for a chance at love. The majestic birds famously mate for life, showing their affection through ancient dances. [Read More]( [Man suspected of 20-minute motorcycle ride from Colorado Springs to Denver arrested]( The man who recorded himself driving a motorcycle from Colorado Springs to Denver in 20 minutes is in custody in Texas as of Wednesday, according to inmate records from the Denton County jail. [Read More]( [Colorado Springs art theater to host Valentine's Day comedy show 'Lovette']( Spend an evening this weekend with the outrageous Babette at The Millibo Art Theatre. The Valentine’s Day comedy show “Lovette” will feature everything from granny burlesque dancers to roadhouse country singers and tap dancers, all hosted by The MAT’s Babette. [Read More]( [Manitou Springs Carnivale Parade, Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off postponed]( You'll have to put down your feathers and festive masks for now. Manitou Springs is postponing part of its 31st annual Mardi Gras celebration due to inclement weather forecast this weekend. According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, there is a 90% chance of snow showers Saturday with an accumulation of 2-4 inches possible. [Read More]( [Colorado bill would modify felony charges for harming or killing law enforcement animals]( A bill that modifies the Class 4 felony for harming or killing a law enforcement animal is moving forward in the Colorado House. House Bill 1074, sponsored by Reps Ryan Armagost, R- Berthoud, and Monica Duran, D-Wheat Ridge, passed the House Judiciary Committee in a 6-5 vote. [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