by Julie Smith COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— The City Clerk’s office notifies all individuals considering running for Mayor or At-Large City Council positions in the April 7, 2015 General Municipal Election that City campaign finance laws require candidates or committees to file the Report of Contributions and Expenditures, starting October 1, IF $20.00 or more has…
Colorado Springs, CO The biggest & best toy run making Christmas better for local kids. Huge raffle and auction at the post run party at Cowboys nightclub. Free USMC ride pin for every participant. Admission: 1 new toy per person. Would YOU or YOUR COMPANY like to help make Christmas better for THOUSANDS of Kids…
Colorado Springs, CO – BY Catherine Buckley On September 11, 2014, the Colorado Springs Public Safety Communication Center activated an automated message on the 911 telephone system. This message states “You’ve reached Colorado Springs 911. Please don’t hand up. We are experiencing heavy call volume. Your call will be answered by the next available emergency operator.” …
Colorado Springs, CO Do to various inquiries, the following spreadsheet with traffic accident data since 2006 for the intersection of Bradley Road and Marksheffel Bl. is being released. Traffic accident data is from 2006 to 2014 for the Intersection of Bradley Road and Marksheffel Blvd. Date was released by the City of Colorado Springs on…
DENVER, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Colorado Wildlife Heritage Foundation requests original artwork entries for the 2015 Colorado Waterfowl Stamp Art Contest. This year’s species of focus is the wood duck, Aix sponsa. The deadline for artist submissions is 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24. “It is amazing every year to see what…
Fountain firefighters were among the hundreds of firefighters who participated in the 2014 Denver 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the Century Link Building in downtown Denver on September 11th. Firefighters climbed the 55 story building twice in full turnout gear, carrying a piece of equipment used for high-rise fires. The primary purpose of the Memorial…
COLORADO- The Great Outdoors Colorado Board has approved seven grants that will preserve more than 15,000 acres in nine counties, which will create a new public open space near Colorado Springs and a mile of new public fishing access on the Arkansas River. Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) invests a portion of Colorado Lottery proceeds to…
Hanover Fire Protection District Board is excited to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for our Fire Support Building. The new building will include a living area to support operations out of station 2, kitchen, training/Community meeting room, and an office space. Construction of the project is scheduled to begin at the end of June 2014, with…
Now in its 83rd year, Donkey Derby Days tops the list of favorite Cripple Creek events. People from all over the world descend on downtown, drawn by a chance to watch a race inspired by the town’s resident donkey herd, believed to be distant relatives of the original donkeys from the town’s Gold Rush days.…
Springs Spree is this weekend at Memorial Park. This year’s event runs Saturday and Sunday with music and entertainment for the whole family. There is a carnival with rides, bungee trampoline, obstacle course and an inflated ball-run. Country music singers James Otto and Kelleigh Bannen will perform along with Brothers Osborne and several other bands. There…
El Paso County, CO– The El Paso County Assessor’s office sent a mailing to 20,255 local residents with information on the Colorado Senior Homestead Property Tax Exemption. If it has not already arrived in your mailbox, it should be there any day. “While I’ve worked with our legislators over the years, on behalf of our…
The Colorado State Fair entertainment series lineup for 2014 has been released. Tickets go on sale June 7 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased by clicking here, by calling 866-461-6556, or visiting the Colorado State Fairgrounds. “Each ticket also gives fans the option of coming early and enjoying a full day at the fair…
El Paso County, CO– El Paso County launched a new program to help county residents better manage the cost health services. As a member of the National Association of Counties (NACo), El Paso County is able to offer the Prescription/Health Discount and Dental Discount Programs to residents that will provide savings on prescriptions, health services…
Wear your western boots, hat, and gear and come downtown to celebrate our western heritage on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 from 5:30-9:00AM at the corner of Pikes Peak and Tejon for the 54th Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast. Breakfast is prepared and served by Fort Carson volunteers; $5.00 will get you eggs, pancakes, milk, coffee,…
Colorado residents and visitors can fish without a license during Free Fishing Weekend, June 7 and 8. Each year, the first full weekend in June is set aside to promote sport fishing and no fishing license is required in Colorado. Licensing requirements are set aside for these days to make it as easy as possible…
Colorado Springs, CO – On Monday, June 9th the El Paso County Department of Human Services (DHS) Office located at the Loraine Center in Fountain will move into Peak Vista’s new Health Center in Fountain located at 350 Lyckman Drive, Fountain, Colorado 80817. Due to the move the office will be closed on June 9th…
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