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🌱 How did Calhan educators really rate their working conditions?
Greetings Calhan! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Calhan educators really rate their working conditions?
- How new staff will change your next Paint Mines visit
Also on today's calendar: 10th Green Thread - Self Defense Class and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Very windy; a bit of snow, with a high of 37 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and windy, temps: high: 53, low: 28.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• El Paso County educators report low participation in biennial statewide survey (gazette.com) — Calhan RJ-1 teachers and staff turned out at a solid 47.3% rate for Colorado’s latest Teaching and Learning Conditions survey, giving the state a clearer picture of local school climate than many neighboring districts. While statewide participation dipped slightly, results show educators generally feel more positive about their workplaces, even as concerns remain over time demands, compensation, and support for new teachers. 
• El Paso County Parks staff prepares for busy visitor season at historic Paint Mines in Calhan (denver7.com) — If you love visiting the Paint Mines near Calhan, expect more support on the trails this season. El Paso County Parks has added weekend interpretive staff and is tracking visitor numbers to better serve the community while protecting this unique landscape. Staff say they’re already seeing strong interest as Colorado’s 150th birthday draws more people to the site.
📸 Around Calhan
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Upcoming Events in
Calhan
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★ Featured events ★
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El Paso County Raceway - High Plains Dirtcar Late Models Lightning Sprints
El Paso County Raceway, 366 10th St, Calhan
6:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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HS Baseball vs Burlington - JV Following
Calhan RJ Calhan, CO 80808
11:00 am -
Silver Key Service Extension
Calhan Library , 600 Bank St. , Calhan
12:00 pm -
HS Baseball @ Ellicott - JV Following
Calhan School District Calhan, CO 80808
4:00 pm -
HS Baseball @ Simla - DH
Calhan RJ Calhan, CO 80808
10:00 am -
10th Green Thread - Self Defense Class
I68 Training Facility , 6954 Calhan Hwy , Calhan
5:30 pm -
I68 Advanced Pistol Course — I68 Consulting Group
I68 Training Facility , 6954 Calhan Hwy , Calhan
9:00 am
Saturday April 18
Tuesday April 21
Saturday April 25
Wednesday April 29
Saturday May 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
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WHES PTA Game Night
Falcon Middle School Peyton, CO 80831
5:30 pm -
Saturday Improvements Crew AM
OutPaws' Sweet Home Sanctuary , 18110 Sweet Rd , Peyton
9:00 am -
WHES PTA Skate City Night
Falcon High School Peyton, CO 80831
5:30 pm -
Paws to Read
High Prairie Library , 7035 Old Meridian Rd. , Peyton
4:00 pm -
American Legion Post 2008
Patriot High School Peyton, CO 80831
5:30 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Ellicott School District 22 posted a job opening for Custodial in Calhan. Apply here.
- Integrity Corps posted a job opening for CO Aerial Lineman in Calhan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Calhan here.
🗞 Nearby News
Peyton
- Peyton School District Superintendent on investigatory leave, community seeking answers (koaa.com)
- Colorado candidates that will show up on your 2026 Primary Ballot (koaa.com)
Colorado Springs
- New indoor trampoline park set to open in Colorado Springs on April 18 (fox21news.com)
- Colorado Springs police report drop in homicides in 2025, rise in drone responses (gazette.com)
- Colorado Springs police officers, city leaders want to remind drivers about work zone safety (koaa.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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