Colorado
Colorado Springs wraps up city-wide clean-up efforts
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – Hundreds of tons of trash are now off the streets of Colorado Springs after the police department and their partner agencies wrapped up a two-day clean-up operation Thursday.
The clean up focused on trails, parks and roadways in the following areas:
Cleanup efforts are focusing on the following areas:
- I-25
- Nevada Avenue from downtown to South Academy
- Lake Avenue from Broadmoor to I-25
- 8th Street from Colorado to Cheyenne Road
- Proby Parkway from Academy to Powers
- Areas near the Colorado Springs Airport
- Cheyenne Boulevard from Mesa to Nevada
- Tejon Street from downtown to Cheyenne Boulevard
- West Cheyenne Road from Mesa to Lake
Officials at the Colorado Springs Police Department shared the following statistics:
Trash
Day 1: Approximately 700 cubic yards of trash and debris, equivalent to about 175 tons of waste, were collected. That’s enough to cover a basketball court in about 4 feet of trash.
Day 2: Approximately 300 cubic yards of trash and debris, equivalent to about 125 tons of waste, were collected. That’s enough to cover a regulation basketball court in 2.5 feet of trash.
Totals: A rough *early-estimate of the 2-day total for the work of all partner organizations is approximately 1,000 cubic yards of trash, equivalent to about 300 tons, which would cover a regulation basketball court in approximately 6 feet of trash.
Enforcement
Arrests Day 1: 3 felony warrant arrests (that includes 1 unregistered sex offender – see blotter post from 4-2-25), 54 misdemeanor warrant arrests, 4 waterway tickets, 8 trespassing tickets, 2 camping in parks tickets, and 3 misdemeanor drug arrests.
Arrests Day 2: 2 felony warrant arrests, 6 misdemeanor warrant arrests, 1 waterway ticket, 1 trespass ticket.
Totals: 5 felony arrests, 60 misdemeanor arrests, 5 waterway tickets, 9 trespassing tickets, 2 camping tickets, and 3 misdemeanor drug arrests.
Those affected by the clean-up tell 11 News they weren’t happy with how the operation was conducted.
“Yesterday was horrible,” unhoused individual Megan Crosby said. “Cops were out here bulldozing people. Some of them are young, there are young people out here and have nowhere to go. They’re in tents.”
Those at Springs Rescue Mission said they know homelessness is a complicated problem.
“We don’t know if we’ll ever be able to solve homelessness, particularly ourselves as an organization, but we can solve homelessness for one person at a time,” president/CEO Travis Williams said.
Williams said they saw an uptick in people using their services while the clean-up was going on.
“When we look at numbers historically, we’re going to be in that 308 to 400 number,” he said. “Last night [Wednesday] we had 426 stay the night with us at the mission.”
Williams said he hopes the people coming through their door can take advantage of the services they offer.
“We see time and time again how sometimes, camp clean ups actually encourage folks to find the help that they need and then ultimately find a pathway out of homelessness,” he said.
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DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado teenager who lost her leg in a shark attack isn’t just walking again; she’s sharing the spotlight with one of her favorite hockey players.
Seventeen-year-old Annabelle Carlson took the runway Sunday at the Colorado Avalanche’s annual charity brunch, an event that raises money for community programs supported by Kroenke Sports Charities. The fundraiser, now in its third decade, is considered one of the team’s most impactful events of the year.
Carlson walked arm-in-arm with Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog, drawing applause from a crowd of more than 450 attendees.
Standing tall again has been a long journey for the Colorado high school student. Carlson lost her leg after surviving a shark attack during a family trip to Belize in 2024. Since then, she has undergone multiple surgeries and extensive rehabilitation.
“I think being negative about things like this — it takes such a toll on how you view yourself and how you get through things,” Carlson said. “But I’d rather see everything like, not everything you lose is a loss.”
Carlson has now returned to skiing and hopes to pick back up with playing her favorite sport, lacrosse. But it took a lot of guts and resilience to get to where she is now.
“In my eyes, she’s extraordinary,” Landeskog said. “What she’s gone through at that age, it’s not easy to do.”
The charity event highlights children who have overcome serious medical challenges, pairing them with Avalanche players for a runway walk to spotlight their strength. Players also served brunch and helped auction off team gear and game tickets.
“It was really cool to meet him,” Carlson said of Landeskog. “It’s definitely a flex. Not everyone gets to meet the Avalanche. I’m super lucky and super excited to be here.”
Having gone through some injuries of his own, including damage to his knee, which took him out of play for several seasons, Landeskog said Carlson’s attitude is remarkable.
“She’s young, she’s brave,” he said. “I feel like she’s got a better head on her shoulders than I do, so I feel like I can learn a lot from her as well.”
The team said many players stay in touch with the children and their families long after the event ends, adding that the annual brunch is a day the whole team looks forward to each year.
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