COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Around 1 a.m. Thursday, CommonSpirit St. Francis Hospital and UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central welcomed the first babies of 2026 in Colorado Springs!
CommonSpirit St. Francis Hospital
The Garcia Family of Colorado Springs welcomed a baby girl at 1:02 a.m. on Thursday, weighing six pounds and 12 ounces.
"The arrival of our first New Year's baby is truly a magical moment at St. Francis Hospital," said Becky Brockman, hospital spokeswoman. "There's nothing quite like celebrating new beginnings! We are incredibly proud of our exceptional OB program and the dedicated team who work tirelessly to provide the highest quality of compassionate care to patients like the Garcia family. We're honored to be a part of these precious first moments and to help new families start their journey with confidence and support."
UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central
A baby girl was born at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central at 1:10 a.m. on Thursday.
The baby girl was born to Carina and Corbin Bultez of Colorado Springs. She is the couple's first child, weighing seven pounds and seven ounces.
UCHealth says Carina Bultez was due on January 5, but the couple is happy to have a New year's baby. Corbin Bultez mentioned that Carina's birthday is on Christmas.
“They are my two holiday queens,” said Corbin Bultez.
The baby has two golden retrievers named Mazi and Enzo waiting for her at home.
UCHealth says more than 5,400 births were recorded between Memorial Hospital's Central and North last year, which was a record.
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