Don't know about Colorado Springs, but spent an enjoyable week flying out of "Dakota Ridge Aviation" at Boulder just NW of Denver. If I remember correctly, it's about 2 hrs away by car. Reasonably small municipal airport. Clean, servicable aircraft, friendly and professional instructors and staff. They'll do you flights to Leadville (highest in CONUS ~9800' - great fun!) and set me up with a short course in mountain flying.
http://www.boulderweb.com/co/dra/
I suppose the only other option is the USAF Academy, but I wouldn't give much for your chances...
AA.