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Let’s work together to keep our wildlife wild

Let’s work together to keep our wildlife wild

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Colorado Parks and Wildlife is the agency tasked with managing wildlife for the state of Colorado and for future generations. The agency often hears from citizens who want to “help” wildlife, however helping means keeping “hands off.” By allowing our wildlife to retain their natural, healthy wild instincts, we show our respect for their wild…

Widefield Movies at The Park 2021

Widefield Movies at The Park 2021

Widefield Parks and Recreation is announcing their Summer Lineup of Movies on the Field for 2021. Movies will be on Friday’s and Date Night Movies on Thursday. Food trucks are available during the movie. Their will be designated area for family groups. Check our Event Calendar for movie dates and times and events in the…

Schriever Conducts Training, Loud Noises Expected

Schriever Conducts Training, Loud Noises Expected

SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The 50th Civil Engineer Squadron at Schriever Air Force Base is scheduled to conduct tactical convoy operations training tomorrow, March 18, on the southeast portion of the base. The operations will include several training aids that may produce loud noises in the surrounding areas between noon and 4 p.m.…

Peterson Commissary and BX Closed

Peterson-Schriever Garrison:The garrison commander has directed base closure for Schriever AFB to all personnel effective immediately. For Schriever AFB, personnel do not report to work March 14, 2021 and mission essential personnel are to remain on duty until relieved. The garrison commander has directed a mission essential only posture at Peterson AFB and Cheyenne Mountain…

Colorado Springs man banned from hunting after three-county poaching spree

Colorado Springs man banned from hunting after three-county poaching spree

March 1, 2021 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – A Colorado Springs man who pleaded guilty to misdemeanor poaching charges in three counties likely will never legally hunt again in Colorado or 47 other states after a Colorado Parks and Wildlife hearing examiner permanently suspended his hunting privileges. Iniki Vike Kapu, 28, had been accused by Colorado…

Fountain Creek Nature Center Is Open

Fountain Creek Nature Center is now open to the public, with limited capacity, Tuesday through Saturday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The center may close for 30 minutes mid-day for a cleaning or at other times to accommodate programming. MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER AND MUST COMPLETELY COVER NOSE AND MOUTH WHILE IN THE…

Delays at Peterson AFB and Schriever AFB

For Peterson AFB, Schriever AFB, and Cheyenne Mountain AFS, delayed reporting is in effect for Feb. 18 for all non-mission essential personnel. Regardless of duty hours, personnel shall depart their residence no earlier than 9:30 a.m. to ensure staggered reporting at the installation. It is important for non-mission essential personnel to comply with delayed reporting.…

Military Delays for February 14th

Peterson-Schriever Garrison: *For Peterson AFB, Schriever AFB, Cheyenne Mountain AFS delayed reporting is in effect for Sun., Feb. 14 for all non-mission essential personnel. Regardless of duty hours, personnel shall depart their residence no earlier than 9:30 a.m. to ensure staggered reporting at the installation. It is important for non-mission essential personnel to comply with delayed…

Colorado Springs Lucky Lottery Winners

Colorado had a weekend of big winners. Check out the winning ticket locations below and be sure to check your tickets! Friday, Jan. 8:🍀 A winning Mega Millions ticket worth $10,000 sold at Bob’s Liquor at 3519 N. El Paso St. in Colorado Springs. Saturday, Jan. 9:🍀 A winning Powerball ticket worth $100,000 sold at King Soopers…

New ADA Playground at Fountain Mesa Park

New ADA Playground at Fountain Mesa Park

FOUNTAIN, CO:   Fountain’s kids have a lot to be excited about, as the City of Fountain completed installation of new, fully accessible playground equipment at Fountain Mesa Park.   The new equipment is available for ages 2-12 and up, and includes play features that ensure all of Fountain’s children have the opportunity to play, explore, learn…

Annual Fountain Tree Lighting

Annual Fountain Tree Lighting

While this years event will look a bit different, we are excited to bring you this updated tree lighting experience! Due to COVID, and the current mandates, attendance is limited and registration is required. Registration will open at 3pm, November 17th. Register at FountainColorado.org

Road Closure on Caballero and Fortman Ave on November 16 – 23

El Paso County Department of Public Works has contracted with HR Green and Clark Land Surveying to locate underground utilities in the intersection of Fountain Mesa Road and Caballero Avenue. The contractor will begin the locating operation with planned street closures from November 16th through November 27th for coring, locating and patching operations. Road closures will be…

Veterans Day 2020 Discounts

Veterans Day 2020 Discounts

Veterans Day 2020 is on Wednesday, Nov. 11th, 2020. These Veterans Day discounts, free meals and other programs are being shared so that Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors are aware of all resources available to them. Veterans Day discounts and meals at restaurants  Applebee’s – November 11, 2020Veterans and active-duty military receive a free meal…

Veterans, Gold Star Families get free entrance to national parks

Veterans, Gold Star Families get free entrance to national parks

Veterans and Gold Star Families will be granted free access to national parks, wildlife refuges and other Federal lands managed by the Department of the Interior starting on Veterans Day this year and every day onward. “With the utmost respect and gratitude, we are granting Veterans and Gold Star Families free access to the iconic…

Hunting for a Move In Ready Home?

Hunting for a Move In Ready Home?

This beautiful newly remodeled Bi-Level home is waiting for you!! It is located in the Sunrise Ridge sub area near N. Powers Blvd and Fort Carson Army Base. This home is close to parks, schools and shopping centers. The exterior of this home features an attached one car, extra wide garage and extra parking spaces.…

Check Out Colorado State  Parks

Check Out Colorado State Parks

Reserve your free State Parks Pass and Backpack today at the Fountain Library by clicking here! This program is a partnership with the Colorado Department of Education, State Library, local library systems, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. It is meant to encourage Coloradans to visit our State Parks and experience all of the great outdoor…