Fountain Valley News

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…

Free Tax Help at Security Library

You may qualify for free tax preparation at the Security Library located at 715 Aspen Drive. Walk-in basis at the A.P. Room in the lower level of the basement. Do you make $60,000 per year or less. Stop by to see if you are eligible. Dates:March 10th 11 am – 2 pmApril 7th 11 am…

Home of the Week | SOLD

Featured Fountain Valley Home of the Week: 6142 Cider Mill Place located in Lorson Ranch. This stunning home has fully finished basement and coveted 3 car garage!! Gorgeous hardwood floors in the home and the great room has plenty of natural light. The kitchen has stunning granite slab counters, a pantry and newer appliances. The…

Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce Membership

The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce provides some truly amazing services and opportunities to for its members. There will be an event every week in 2023 to allow the greatest impact possible in featuring fellow businesses and providing networking opportunities in the hopes of helping to grow your business. The Fountain Valley of Chamber Sponsors…

School Closures & Delays

School and Government Office Closings and Delays in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region from Flash Alert®. FlashAlert® collects emergency messages and news releases from 800 schools, colleges, fire and police departments, hospitals, businesses, government offices, utilities and other organizations in Colorado Springs and Pueblo and distributes them to the news media via a continuously…

Cold Weather Home Tips

As the impending arctic weather comes to bear in Colorado, Colarelli Custom Homes has a few home tips you can help keep your home from experiencing any troubles; Make sure all exterior hoses are disconnected. Keep your thermostat set no lower than 50 degrees – even in the portions of your home that you don’t…

Fine Arts Center Acting Summer Camps

The Fine Arts Center Theatre Company offers innovative and comprehensive professional theatre training programs for students ages 5–18. Musical theatre, design, acting, play analysis, dancing, and the collaborative process are just a sampling of the rich curriculum offered by our award-winning professional staff of instructors.    Budding Thespians | Ages 5-7 June 5 -9 Emerging Artists…

Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management Monitoring High Winds

El Paso County / Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management Monitoring High Wind and Red Flag Warnings for Thursday and FridayEmergency ManagmentFEATURED NEWSNEWSPublic Works Colorado Springs: December 1, 2022 – The Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management (PPROEM) is closely monitoring the potential for damaging winds in the Pikes Peak region Thursday evening, Dec. 1…

Nature Hikes With Santa

Participate in an interactive reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” while waiting for Santa to arrive at the Nature Center! Then, hike with Sana to see what gifts nature gives us. Afterwards, enjoy seasonal tunes with the band, Peppergrass, and make paper snowflakes! Saturdays, December 10 & 17, 2022 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.…

High Winds Cause Delays in El Paso County

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 Due to projected high winds and anticipated unsafe conditions, all schools and buildings in Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 will be operating on a two-hour delayed start schedule on Friday, Dec 2. This delay applies to school and staff start times. Also, there will be no A.M. preschool. Buses will…

Fountain Ft Carson JROTC Pancake Breakfast

The Fountain Ft. Carson JROTC will be having its Annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser. Come out and enjoy breakfast with your friends and neighbors and help support the JROTC. Breakfast is from 7:00 am – 9: am at Aragon Elementary School located at 211 S. Main Street, Fountain, CO. Tickets can be obtained from the JROTC…

Fiesta Patrias Colorado Springs

There is a new Festival in Colorado Springs this year with music, dancing, car show and fun for the whole famly. Fiestas Patrias occurs the day after Hispanic Heritage month. Each year Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage month from September 15 – October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose…