COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— The City of Colorado Springs has been awarded grant funding totaling $5.9 million to acquire qualifying properties in southwest Colorado Springs impacted by landslide activity that began in 2015. Twenty-seven homeowners qualified to be included in the application for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency through the…
Darren Cordova Y Calor recording artist from Taos, New Mexico will be performing in Colorado Springs, CO on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Hotel Elegante from 8 pm to 12:00 midnight. In 1991 Darren Cordova received the Male Vocalist of the Year. In 1993 Darren’s song “Cantinero” was awarded “Song of the Year”. In 1994 “Darren…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Birds of prey will be celebrated and a lucky visitor will get to release a rehabilitated red-tailed hawk in a special event scheduled for 2 p.m., on Sunday, Sept. 3, at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. The park is partnering with the Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo to offer visitors an intimate…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – As hunting season fast approaches, archers needing to practice their skills are encouraged to visit Cheyenne Mountain State Park and its state-of-the-art archery range. The park’s archery range is located on Pines Oaks Road, which is two miles south of the park’s main entrance off Colorado Highway 115. It is the…
The Colorado Springs Police Department is now accepting application for its Citizens’ Academy. The Citizens’ Academy educates citizens about the duties and responsibilities of its police officers, policies and procedures of the department, and the citizen’s role in the interaction of citizens and police through a series of classes. In addition to helping the citizens…
Colorado Springs, CO – On July 10, 2017, the CSPD Robbery Unit arrested 18-year-old Marcus Elliott for Criminal Attempt Murder in the Second Degree. Marcus Elliot and a 16-year-old juvenile male were also charged with numerous counts of Aggravated Robbery. These are both Class Three Felonies. The arrests were associated with a number CSPD criminal…
Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help finding the following people for whom felony arrest warrants have been issued CARLA ANITA BALTAZAR is a Hispanic Female, 29 years old, 5’3” tall, and 140 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. BALTAZAR is wanted for Second Degree Assault. STEVEN RICHARD CISZEWSKI…
Calhan, Colorado – The El Paso County Fair in Calhan, CO will be July 15th to July 22nd with lots of fun events for the whole family. There will be a tractor pull, car and Tractor show, draft horse pull, rodeo , carnival rides and entertainment. Tickets: Tickets are purchased upon arrival at the gates.…
The Annual Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast with the Security Fire Departments is on. The Security Firefighters will serve pancakes for breakfast along with orange juice and coffee. There will also be music and entertainment during the Fourth of July pancake breakfast, games for the kids and firetrucks on display. This is a fun event…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Cheyenne Mountain State Park is holding a special event “Fun Before the Fourth” on July 2 to coordinate with a fireworks display planned that night at nearby Fort Carson. Fun before the Fourth will begin at 5 p.m. on July 2 at the park’s Prairie Skipper picnic pavilion at Cheyenne Mountain.…
Fort Carson will host a Freedom Fest July 1-2, 2017, that replaces the traditional Fort Carson 4th on the 3rd celebration. Please visit http://carsonfreedomfest.com for a complete schedule of events. The Fort Carson Freedom Fest will have live performances by the 4th Infantry Division Band, car show, food, beverages, and a fireworks display July 2,…
Colorado Springs, CO – On June 16, 2017, at 7:37 PM, numerous Colorado Springs police officers responded to the area of the Boathouse near Prospect Lake in Memorial Park on a reported active shooter. Responding officers located one adult male victim with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Officers also determined there was not an active…
This years Fall Festival in Fountain, Colorado will be held on Labor Day Weekend on September 4, 2017. This years theme is “Beauty of the Valley”. If you are a business owner and want to have a booth at the festival complete the Chamber of Commerce application by August 10, 2017. This is a fun…
Huge Community Garage Sale at Widefield Parks & Recreation on Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 8 am to 12 pm. Widefield Parks & Recreation is located at 705 Aspen Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80911. Garage sale will be held at Field 1 by the Splash Park. There will also be garage sales at the following…
By ELIZABETH ALEXANDER Colorado Springs St Jude Dream Home Giveaway St Jude Children’s Research Hospital will give away a new home on June 2017 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Tickets for the home and many other prizes will make a difference in the lives of children with cancer. This years home is being built by Covington…
The DAV and Recruit Military will be holding a job fair for Veterans on June 1, 2107 at the Double Tree located at 1775 East Cheyenne Mountain Blvd in Colorado Springs, CO. The event is for Veterans, National Guard Members, Reserve Members and Spouses. Date: June 1, 2017 Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Location: …
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