The name for the Colorado Springs United Football Team was revealed on Sunday. The team will be called the Colorado Stampede.

Last month, the UFL announced Colorado Springs will join the league next season. They will play their home games at Weidner Field.

Bringing professional football to Colorado Springs is a vote of confidence in our city and in what we have built downtown, said Mayor Yemi Mobolade last month. A UFL team will put Colorado Springs in front of a national audience, bring fans to Weidner Field, and give southern Colorado a professional football team to call its own. We are proud to welcome the UFL to the foot of Pikes Peak Americas Mountain, and we look forward to seeing our community make this team its own.

The first official game will be played on Sunday, April 11 at 1 p.m. MT.

Rhode Island will also join the league next season, then teams in Utah and Oklahoma in 2028.

The UFL will have eight teams next season. On top of Colorado Springs, they are the Columbus Aviators, Dallas Renegades, DC Defenders, Louisville Kings, Orlando Storm, Rhode Island Breakers and St. Louis Battlehawks.

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The City of Ouray has taken down its iconic "Switzerland of America" sign off of Highway 550 due to deterioration because of its age and concerns over its structural integrity.

According to the city, officials made the proactive decision to take down the sign before the winter season to prevent damage or the risk of it falling into the gorge.

"The City recognizes the historical and sentimental significance of this beloved landmark to our community and is committed to preserving its original character while making necessary structural improvements to meet current safety standards and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) requirements," the city said in a statement.

It will be restored, and funding has been included in the proposed city budget, which is awaiting city council approval. Once it's approved, the city will begin refurbishing the sign.

"The City is also committed to have all restoration work completed locally, utilizing the skills and craftsmanship of our local businesses and tradespeople. This approach would not only help preserve an important piece of Ouray's history but also support the local economy and the talented individuals within our community," a statement reads.