Who's Hiring in Colorado Springs: October 2026
Colorado Springs employers listed 15,498 open positions this month. Here are the companies and sectors doing the most hiring in October 2026.
Read the storyToday in Colorado Springs
Your daily briefing for everything local.
News, events, deals, and the stories that make Colorado Springs worth talking about.
SponsorYour business could be here. Reach local readers.
Advertise with usDeal of the Day
This spot could be yours
Feature your business deal to local readers.
Sponsor This SlotLatest Headlines
All Colorado Springs news- Colorado Springs Utilities Cuts Winter Electric Rates October 1Colorado Springs Utilities activated its lower winter Energy Wise electricity rates on October 1, a change that runs through the end of May 2027.
- UFL Names Head Coach for Colorado's 2027 FranchiseThe United Football League announced on September 30 that Rick Neuheisel will lead Colorado's new expansion team, based in the Colorado Springs area, beginning in 2027.
- Avalanche Lock In Bednar Through 2031 SeasonThe Colorado Avalanche signed head coach Jared Bednar to a four-year contract extension just hours before the start of their regular season.
- TSA Removes Chairs From Airport Security Checkpoints NationwideThe Transportation Security Administration is pulling all seating from travel document checker stations, a move the officers' union says endangers worker safety.
- Woman, Dog Pulled From Fountain Creek CulvertEl Paso County first responders rescued a woman and her dog from a flooding Fountain Creek culvert on September 9, after water had risen to the woman's neck.
Today's briefing · every story published today, updated through the day.
Latest Stories
See all storiesparenting
Cool Science Festival Returns to Colorado Springs — 16 Days of Free STEAM Events Oct. 3–18
The Cool Science Festival is back in Colorado Springs, running Oct. 3–18 with 16 days of science, technology, engineering, art, and math programming spread across venues throughout the city. Most events are free or low c
parenting
AAP 2026 Vaccine Schedule Recommends More Shots Than CDC — What Colorado Families Should Know
If you've had a pediatrician's appointment lately and felt like you were getting different answers about which vaccines your child needs, there's a reason for that. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC are no l
parenting
D11 and D49 Fall Break and Parent-Teacher Conference Dates — October 2026
October is one of the busier months on the Colorado Springs school calendar, with teacher workdays, parent-teacher conferences, and fall breaks landing across different dates depending on whether your kids are in D11 or
parenting
CPSC Recalls Two Baby Bath Seat Models Sold on Amazon Over Drowning and Entrapment Risk
Two baby bath seat models sold on Amazon have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission due to drowning and entrapment hazards. If your family purchased a baby bath seat on Amazon in the past two years, che
parenting
Things to Do with Kids in Colorado Springs This Weekend (Oct. 2–4, 2026)
October arrived in Colorado Springs this week, and the first full weekend of the month is packed. From a free science carnival at UCCS to pumpkin picking at a historic farm, there's no shortage of reasons to get outside
Get the Colorado Springs Briefing
Weather, top stories, and what's happening today — free, every morning.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Explore Colorado Springs
Restaurants, activities, jobs, and everything local