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Rally supports family of man convicted in Boulder firebombing

Supporters called for due process for the family facing deportation.

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A group of Jewish residents in Colorado Springs rallied Tuesday in support of Hayman El Gamal and her five children, relatives of the man <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="convicted" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/05/07/boulder-attack-suspect-pleads-guilty-murder-charges" data-vars-content-id="e7f96406-8963-4c5d-b136-c593a744b21e" data-vars-headline="Rally supports family of man convicted in Boulder firebombing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/05/07/boulder-attack-suspect-pleads-guilty-murder-charges" target="_self">convicted</a> in last year&#x27;s Boulder firebombing attack.Why it matters: The rally highlights a tense question in the aftermath of the attack: whether relatives who deny involvement should face deportation before their asylum claims are heard.

Colorado Springs to take a Swig

Swig's soda-and-cream drinks are headed to El Paso County.

Business

Swig, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a drive-through &quot;dirty soda&quot; chain" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2023/08/11/swig-sodalicious-dirty-soda-phoenix-mesa-tiktok-popular" data-vars-content-id="22f63a48-48e7-4b88-a6af-6005e66e6cd1" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs to take a Swig" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2023/08/11/swig-sodalicious-dirty-soda-phoenix-mesa-tiktok-popular" target="_self">a drive-through &quot;dirty soda&quot; chain</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="plans to expand" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nrn.com/quick-service/swig-announces-10-unit-deal-in-colorado-springs" data-vars-content-id="22f63a48-48e7-4b88-a6af-6005e66e6cd1" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs to take a Swig" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nrn.com/quick-service/swig-announces-10-unit-deal-in-colorado-springs" target="_blank">plans to expand</a> to the Colorado Springs area, with the first location expected to open by year&#x27;s end, and a total of 10 planned for El Paso County.For the uninitiated: This is soda mixed with cream, syrups and other flavorings.

Ford Amphitheater opens with local artwork

A local artist's mural will greet fans as Ford Amphitheater opens its 2026 season.

Culture

Colorado Springs artist <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tyler Haynie&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://bsky.app/profile/tynamedty.bsky.social" data-vars-content-id="82f5a815-8423-4c72-ac71-24b32d1bbcd3" data-vars-headline="Ford Amphitheater opens with local artwork" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://bsky.app/profile/tynamedty.bsky.social" target="_blank">Tyler Haynie&#x27;s</a> mural &quot;Front Row Colorado&quot; is one of two works debuting inside the Ford Amphitheater as the venue opens its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2026 season" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fordamphitheater.live/standard-shows/" data-vars-content-id="82f5a815-8423-4c72-ac71-24b32d1bbcd3" data-vars-headline="Ford Amphitheater opens with local artwork" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fordamphitheater.live/standard-shows/" target="_blank">2026 season</a>.Why it matters: The 8,000-seat amphitheater gives local artists like Haynie a built-in audience every show — a major boost for their creative work.

1 drink to go: Cinchona a-go-go

One of the most innovative pop-up coffee bars in town now has a permanent location.

Food and Drink

I stopped by <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cinchona" data-vars-click-url="https://cinchonacoffee.com/" data-vars-content-id="fb591f46-5345-496f-bb36-41ba60962f37" data-vars-headline="1 drink to go: Cinchona a-go-go" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://cinchonacoffee.com/" target="_blank">Cinchona</a> (pronounced &quot;seen-cho-na&quot;), the new downtown caffeine bar on Mother&#x27;s Day, to see whether the buzz was justified.First impression: Standing room only, with five eager customers queued up.

Colorado Springs Airport dodges travel woes

COS travelers see short lines as DEN faces delays and TSA issues.

Travel

Air travel has been painful of late, with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="soaring prices" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/18/iran-oil-airlines-travel" data-vars-content-id="ced30831-e84d-42a3-b245-38ce9356f1dc" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs Airport dodges travel woes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/18/iran-oil-airlines-travel" target="_self">soaring prices</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bad weather" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2026/03/18/atlanta-airport-delays-cancellations-weather-tsa-shutdown-flightaware" data-vars-content-id="ced30831-e84d-42a3-b245-38ce9356f1dc" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs Airport dodges travel woes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2026/03/18/atlanta-airport-delays-cancellations-weather-tsa-shutdown-flightaware" target="_self">bad weather</a>, and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="long security lines" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cnn.com/travel/video/travel-delays-airports-tsa-agents-shutdown-ldn-digvid" data-vars-content-id="ced30831-e84d-42a3-b245-38ce9356f1dc" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs Airport dodges travel woes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cnn.com/travel/video/travel-delays-airports-tsa-agents-shutdown-ldn-digvid" target="_blank">long security lines</a>.Yes, but: Colorado Springs Airport&#x27;s operations have continued relatively unbothered.

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