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🌱 How could a $1.7B power line reshape land near Peyton?
Morning Peyton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How could a $1.7B power line reshape land near Peyton?
- See how a Peyton wrestler figured into Women’s Nationals results
Also on today's calendar: Teen Dungeons and Dragons and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Very windy; p.m. snow, 1-3", with a high of 42 and low of 20 degrees.
- Saturday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 51, low: 29.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 70 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Xcel Energy answers questions about 'Power Pathways' power line in El Paso County (koaa.com) — A major Xcel Energy transmission project could run just east of Peyton, and El Paso County’s refusal to grant permits is now the last big obstacle. State regulators will likely rule on the county’s stance April 29, deciding whether the high-voltage “Power Pathways” line, meant to move new wind and solar power, can advance despite strong local opposition from nearby landowners. 
• Four locals wrestle at Women's Nationals (wcgazette.com) — A young wrestler from Peyton Kamryn Brumley, is noted for winning a freestyle match 11-1 by technical fall over Pullman’s Ila Acosta at the Women’s National Championships in Spokane. The tournament featured several U14 and U15 girls from around the West, with detailed results highlighting how Whitman County competitors fared on the national stage.
📸 Around Peyton
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Saturday Improvements Crew AM
OutPaws' Sweet Home Sanctuary, 18110 Sweet Rd, Peyton
9:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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WHES PTA Game Night
Falcon Middle School Peyton, CO 80831
5:30 pm -
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 -
WHES Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
Falcon Middle School Peyton, CO 80831
7:30 am -
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Pikes Peak Library District - High Prairie Library , 7035 Meridian Rd , Peyton
3:30 pm -
Saturday Improvements Crew AM
OutPaws' Sweet Home Sanctuary , 18110 Sweet Rd , Peyton
9:00 am
Friday April 17
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Soccer: G/JV
D20 Stadium South (at Liberty High School)
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Lacrosse: B/JV
D20 North Stadium (at Pine Creek High School)
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Lacrosse: B/V
D20 North Stadium (at Pine Creek High School)
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Soccer: G/V
D20 Stadium South (at Liberty High School)
7:00 pm
Friday April 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- To the person driving the white pick up truck at 10.
10am this morning. Did you even see me walking by the stop sign on the junction of Cranston and Litchfield? You blew through that stop sign at 25 mph… (Nextdoor Falcon Hills)
- School District 49 posted a job opening for BASE49 Assistant Manager in Peyton. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Peyton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Peyton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Calhan
- El Paso County Parks staff prepares for busy visitor season at historic Paint Mines in Calhan (denver7.com)
- Calhan moves ahead on evaluation of major housing development (gazette.com)
- El Paso County educators report low participation in biennial statewide survey (gazette.com)
Colorado Springs
- $3.8M from marijuana sales hits Colorado Springs, here's where the money is going (kktv.com)
- Incoming freeze threatens early spring blooms in Colorado Springs (koaa.com)
- Mayor Mobolade, Chief Vasquez speak about police response times in the city (koaa.com)
Ok Peyton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- 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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