Fountain Valley News

Widefield Parks & Recreation Spring Program Guide

Here is a link to the new Spring Activities and Widefield Parks & Recreation Guide. Leprechaun Hunt starting Monday, March 11th to Sunday, March 17th. Find St. Patrick’s day items at Widefield Parks. Indoor Recreation Volleyball League Tuesdays March 19th to May 14th. Painting Party Classes on Wednesday’s from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Community Garden…

Christmas Tree Drop Off is Still Open

The City of Fountain is hosting a free Christmas tree drop-off and disposal site at the former Fountain Recycling Center. The former Fountain Recycling Center will be open Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. until 1/31/24. Trees can only be dropped off during these times. The requirements and information for disposal is…

Fountain City Council Meeting

The next City of Fountain Council Meeting will be Tuesday, January 9th, 2024, starting at 6:00 pm. If you can’t make it to the Council Meeting in person, click the following link to register to participate virtually. Virtual Registration 116 South Main Street, Fountain, CO 80817

Road Work Alert on South Academy January, 8th-10th

El Paso County | Road Work Alert On Monday, Jan. 8 through Wednesday, Jan. 10, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., there will be a northbound I-25 left shoulder closure between Santa Fe Avenue and South Academy Boulevard to allow crews to reset barriers. In addition, on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., there…

Home of the Week

Featured Home of the Week: 2410 Delta Drive located in Pikes Peak Park. This cute home has fully finished basement and coveted 2 car detached garage with work bench!! Hardwood floors on the main level plus wood burning fireplace and AC. The kitchen has oak cabinets and granite counters and newer refrigerator. The island is…

Fountain Business Speaker Series

The Fountain Economic Development Commission is launching its novel 2024 Business Education Speaker Series on behalf of business engagement. This series will promote awareness around various projects and initiatives happening in our region impacting Fountain’s business activities and overall economic health, and will provide an introduction on how to access specific resources and programs available…

Fountain Transit Riders Pass

Heads UP Fountain Transit Riders! January 9th is National Shop for Travel Day! We’d like to celebrate by offering our unlimited monthly bus pass on this date for only $25.00! That’s a 53% savings! Come on by City Hall at 116 South Main Street in Fountain to get your pass on that date and SAVE…

Delays Due to Weather

Fountain-Ft Carson High School will have a two hour delay due to anticipated wind conditions and temperatures early tomorrow morning, all schools and buildings in Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 will be operating on a two-hour delayed start schedule on Monday, January 8. This delay applies to school and staff start times. Buses will run regular…

Pumpkins at Venetucci Farm

Venetucci Farm has pumpkins on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10AM to 4 PM. The last entry is at 3 PM General admission is $5 for anyone over age 6. Take a pumpkin home for $10. There will be lots of activities from the Pumpkin Patch, Games and Trick or Treating on October 27th and…

Parade of Homes in Colorado Springs

The Parade of Homes is back in Colorado Springs from September 8th to September 24th. The homes will be open to view from 10AM to 6 PM, note they are closed on Monday’s and Tuesday’s. There are thirty five homes this year ranging from $356,000 up to J. McLemore Custom Home prices at $4,405,000. This…

Fountain Valley Chamber

The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce is delighted to host a networking breakfast for our Chamber members on a regular and recurring basis.  On the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, an educational topic are provided at this event. We invite members to attend this event and offer the opportunity for members to showcase…

Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast

The Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast is one of Colorado Springs’ most iconic celebrations of its deep-rooted Western heritage. The Street Breakfast has also become an annual fundraising event that supports our local military and their families. Pancakes for You & Me in ’23! Join us for food, fun and great entertainment and activities. Entry…

CPW urges the public to wear life jackets following deadliest year on Colorado waters

DENVER – As boat ramps open and warm temperatures entice people to get outdoors and recreate on the water, Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges people to wear a life jacket and boat safely following the deadliest year on Colorado’s rivers, lakes and reservoirs. CPW is promoting safe boating tips to educate outdoor enthusiasts on how…

Boots in the Park

Calhan, CO– The Fairgrounds Corporation will present the second annual Boots in the Park event to be held at the El Paso County Fair & Events Center in Calhan, Colorado on March 11, 2023 at 6:30 pm. Boots in the Park is a fundraising event to support facility and program upgrades at the El Paso…

Quick Move In Home

Home in Fountain Valley Ranch in Colorado Springs is the home you’ve been searching for and is ready for a Quick Move In! This two story home has plenty of space for living, working and gathering. The outdoor space offers a fenced yard and plenty of storage. A storage shed for tools and plenty of…

Denver International Airport Future Traffic and Mobility on Peña Boulevard

DENVER – Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third busiest airport in the world and continues to be the largest economic engine in Colorado, providing $33 billion to the region. DIA has over 30,000 employees and is moving toward 100 million annual passengers as part of Vision 100, the existing and future demand for transportation…