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What to know about the 2026 caucuses in Colorado Springs

It's the start of the process for statewide and local candidates to get on the June primary ballot.

Election

Colorado&#x27;s 2026 election season begins Tuesday with El Paso County political party caucuses.Why it matters: It&#x27;s the start of the process for statewide and local candidates to get their names on the June primary ballot.

The essential guide to Colorado Springs events in 2026

From wine and rodeo to Pride and fireworks, here's what to mark on your 2026 calendar.

Things to Do

There is a lot of fun to be had in and around Colorado Springs in 2026.State of play: Whether you&#x27;re new to town or remember when nothing stood north of Briargate, here&#x27;s a guide to the local events worth circling this year.

Swag auction marks the end of Rocky Mountain Vibes

All that remained of the minor league baseball franchise was auctioned off at the Vibes' old stadium on Feb. 15.

Sports

The end of professional baseball in Colorado Springs became all the more final in mid-February as the remnants of the Rocky Mountain Vibes were sold at auction.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Vibes&#x27; departure" data-vars-click-url="https://gazette.com/2025/10/29/report-rocky-mountain-vibes-closing-operations-leaving-city-without-professional-baseball/" data-vars-content-id="1b8330fa-e2d6-4116-b751-21f5eefd8bea" data-vars-headline="Swag auction marks the end of Rocky Mountain Vibes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://gazette.com/2025/10/29/report-rocky-mountain-vibes-closing-operations-leaving-city-without-professional-baseball/" target="_blank">Vibes&#x27; departure</a> leaves the city without a pro baseball team and closes a 37-year chapter of minor league baseball in the community.

Colorado Springs cuts back on park restrooms

The city estimates it will save $100,000.

News

The city of Colorado Springs plans to keep 10 neighborhood park restrooms closed this summer as part of broader budget reductions for 2026, The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Colorado Springs Gazette reports" data-vars-click-url="https://gazette.com/2026/02/20/colorado-springs-to-close-10-park-bathrooms-due-to-budget-cuts/" data-vars-content-id="74ec3ea7-dfa7-4977-b64c-45372a6e99b2" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs cuts back on park restrooms" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://gazette.com/2026/02/20/colorado-springs-to-close-10-park-bathrooms-due-to-budget-cuts/" target="_blank">Colorado Springs Gazette reports</a>. Why it matters: The closures are among the most visible signs yet of how city budget cuts are affecting everyday services, and could leave parkgoers scrambling when nature calls.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo grizzly recovering after tail surgery

The 750-pound bear had most of his tail removed.

Emmett the grizzly bear is recovering in his den after undergoing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="surgery last week" data-vars-click-url="https://krdo.com/news/2026/02/27/watch-bear-at-cheyenne-mountain-zoo-undergoes-successful-cancer-surgery/" data-vars-content-id="ddd2a0c4-eab4-4cff-94c0-ed269c5bd2c3" data-vars-headline="Cheyenne Mountain Zoo grizzly recovering after tail surgery" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://krdo.com/news/2026/02/27/watch-bear-at-cheyenne-mountain-zoo-undergoes-successful-cancer-surgery/" target="_blank">surgery last week</a> to remove a cancerous growth on his tail, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo announced.The big picture: Emmett, along with his pen pal, Digger, has called the zoo home since 2007. Being chonky, fluffy and playful has helped make him &quot;a beloved colleague,&quot; according to the zoo&#x27;s social media.

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Colorado Springs cuts back on park restrooms

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo grizzly recovering after tail surgery