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Game Damage Assistant in Montrose Colorado

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is hiring. Click Montrose – Game Damage Program Assistant to view the job announcement, and follow the instructions contained in the job announcement to apply.  (The deadline to apply is February 12, 2016 at 5:00 PM Mountain Time or until 50 applications are received whichever occurs first). You must be a…

Slippery Roads Outside Many Schools Closed on Wednesday

Slippery Roads Outside Many Schools Closed on Wednesday

Slippery roads are causing havoc for many drivers.  Tires are spinning but cars just aren’t moving.  The snow is high and roads are icy causing cars to get stuck throughout Colorado Springs and Fountain.  Many drivers were stuck on Cheyenne Meadows Drive and Cheyenne Mountain Blvd throughout the day. Thanks to many good Samaritans who…

Video of moose tangled in backyard swing shows consequences of attracting wildlife

Video of moose tangled in backyard swing shows consequences of attracting wildlife

SILVERTHORNE, Colo. – Disturbing video of a bull moose with its antlers caught on a backyard swing is a prime example of the hazards of attracting wildlife to a residential area, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials explained. Recorded at the home of a Summit County resident who admitted to using salt to attract the animal,…

Ladies Night Out Event

Ladies Night Out Event

Join the Security Public Library and the Widefield Community Center for our first ever Ladies Night Out Event! January 28th from 6-8 p.m.  This free event will feature chair massages, yoga, essential oils, smoothies, card making and much more! Free gift bag for the first 50 ladies in the door! Enter to win one of…

NOTICE OF VOTING SYSTEM DEMONSTRATION

NOTICE OF VOTING SYSTEM DEMONSTRATION

You are hereby notified that the Colorado Secretary of State will conduct a public demonstration of voting equipment submitted for certification, in accordance with Election Rule 21.5.1(f). Voting System Provider: Dominion Voting Systems Voting System Name: Democracy Suite v. 4.21 Demonstration Date: Friday, January 29, 2016 at 9:30AM Demonstration Location: Denver Elections Division, 200 W…

Fountain Creek Watershed District Has Record Year

Fountain Creek Watershed District Has Record Year

2015 proved to be an exciting year for the Fountain Creek Watershed, Flood Control and Greenway District. We achieved a record year for revenue of $450,521. Our expenditures for projects were $372,142.  District administrative expenditures were $21,321, making us one of the most efficient agencies in Colorado. Our all-volunteer Citizens Advisory Group and Technical Advisory…

Fearless mountain lion euthanized to protect human life

Fearless mountain lion euthanized to protect human life

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. – A fearless mountain lion, that killed a family dog named Maison, in Routt county, and posed a continued threat to human life, specifically, young children, was euthanized Dec. 27. Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Steamboat Springs Police responded to the scene and determined the cat remained under a raised portion of…

New 2016 Chamber Board of Directors

New 2016 Chamber Board of Directors

Congratulations to the incoming Chamber Board of Directios for 2016 to 2018.  The Board Officers are President- Eric Bentley, Dove-Witt Family Mortuary Vice President- Carlos Lozano YMCA Secretary/Treasurer- Dr. Jarod Waters, Fountain Chiropractic & Wellness Vice President- Carlos Lozano YMCA Secretary/Treasurer- Dr. Jarod Waters, Fountain Chiropractic & Wellness Board of Directors Fountain Police Chief, Chris Heberer Chris Latham, Black Hills…

Fire-Free Holiday Season Reminders

Fire-Free Holiday Season Reminders

DENVER —The holiday season is a joyous time but unfortunately, it presents many opportunities for home fires to occur. The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) urges Colorado families to remember the importance of fire safety and prevention. Christmas trees are involved in approximately 400 fires annually, according to the National Fire Protection…

Fountain Olde Town Holiday Season

Fountain Olde Town Holiday Season

This year local businesses will decorate their windows for a holiday window display contest.  Participation is voluntary and those businesses that do will be entered into a contest to win a Sam’s Club gift card that will be awarded by a judges panel on December 19th. The public is encouraged to come out and stroll…

Job Posting: Fountain Valley Chamber

The Fountain Valley Chamber is seeking an Office Administrator. The Office Administrator employee works in a part-time capacity (up to 29 hours work week). The employee will utilize a full range of skillsets to manage the day-to-day logistics of the Chamber front office and produce a variety of end product deliverables. The employee must possess key…

Verizon Grand Opening at Mesa Ridge Parkway

Verizon Grand Opening at Mesa Ridge Parkway

The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce and Verizon invite you to their Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, December 17 at 11:00 am.   The event is Free an open to the public.  Welcome to Verizon’s new location at 6922 Mesa Ridge Parkway, Fountain, CO 80817.

Winter Camp at Fountain Creek Nature Center

  Winter Nature Camp at Fountain Creek Nature Center will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday December 29 and 30 from 9am-3pm. Kids have the option of attending one or both days. (One Day: $30/member, $40/nonmember; Two Day: $55/member, $75/nonmember) The first day of camp will cover what animals do to survive the winter and the second day…

Holiday Toy Drive at Widefield School District 3

Holiday Toy Drive at Widefield School District 3

Widefield School District 3 is having its second annual Holiday Toy Drive. All 15 schools have been collecting toys during the month of December to give to families in our community.  Please help out this holiday season and donate a toy. Your child can drop off donated toys at their school. On Thursday, December 17, our…

HOLIDAY WALK IN OLD COLORADO CITY

HOLIDAY WALK IN OLD COLORADO CITY

The Falcon Wanderers Volksmarch Club invites you to our annual holiday volksmarch on Saturday, December 5th in Old Colorado City. Come join us for some hot cider, a cookie or two and an invigorating walk. The walk will start at the Westside Community Center, 1628 W Bijou St. The 5 & 10K routes will be…

Statement by UCCS Chancellor Regarding UCCS Officer Death

Statement by UCCS Chancellor Regarding UCCS Officer Death

It is with great sadness that I share that the tragic events at the offices of Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs have touched the campus of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. A UCCS police officer, Garrett Swasey (pronounced /Sway’zee/), 44, responded in support of Colorado Springs Police to the active shooter situation at about 11:50…