DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife was honored to accept the 2016 Library Project of the Year award on Oct. 21 from the Colorado Association of Libraries. CPW was recognized for the Check Out Colorado State Parks program, which allows Colorado library users to check out Colorado state parks passes. The award recognizes “a creative…
Littleton, Colo. – Marine law enforcement in Colorado scored another success with Operation Dry Water, the nationwide crackdown on people boating under the influence (BUI) of alcohol or drugs. Agencies and organizations from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands and…
DENVER, COLORADO — Many will celebrate our nation’s independence this 4th of July holiday with fireworks, barbecues, and family gatherings. The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) wants to remind everyone to keep fire safety in mind this holiday weekend. “DFPC is urging the public to celebrate our nation’s independence by attending…
COLORADO – All across Colorado, state troopers will be on the lookout for dangerous driving behaviors during the 4th of July weekend- and they will have zero tolerance to anyone found driving intoxicated. “Independence Day weekend is a wonderful opportunity for friends, family, and communities to get together and celebrate what makes this nation so…
April is Sexual Assault Awarness Month. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) uses the term “military sexual trauma” or “MST” to refer to sexual assault or sexual harassment during military service and has services available to assist Veterans in their recovery from MST. Veterans can receive free treatment for mental and physical health conditions related…
Join the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in the Fountain Valley on June 4, 2016. Relay for life is a fundraiser to help the American Cancer Society fight the nation’s biggest health concern cancer. It all started when in May 1985, Dr. Gordy Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours around a track in Tacoma,…
The Falcon Wanderers Volksmarch Club and Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center invite you to our Earth Day volksmarch on Saturday, April 16th in Colorado Springs. Come join us for an invigorating walk in this beautiful park. The walk will start at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center, 1805 N…
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for LIfe will be held in the FOuntain Valley on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Fountain Middle School from 12 Noon to 10 pm (NOTE: this will not be an overnight event). If you would like to participate visit www.relayforlife.org/fountainvalleyco or call Wonda Barker, Event Lead, 719-246-3246.. There will be…
DENVER – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has confirmed two Colorado cases of Zika in 2016. Both individuals had traveled to a Zika-affected country, and both have recovered. The cases were reported last week. Colorado is likely to have more cases of Zika in the coming year. CDPHE will not provide information about specific cases. How…
The Falcon Wanderers Volksmarch Club invites you to our annual St. Patrick’s Day volksmarch on Saturday, March 5th in Colorado Springs. Come join us for some “green goodies” and an invigorating walk. The walk will start at the Modern Woodmen of America, 2924 N Beacon St. The 5 & 10K routes will be on city…
Slippery roads are causing havoc for many drivers. Tires are spinning but cars just aren’t moving. The snow is high and roads are icy causing cars to get stuck throughout Colorado Springs and Fountain. Many drivers were stuck on Cheyenne Meadows Drive and Cheyenne Mountain Blvd throughout the day. Thanks to many good Samaritans who…
Join Peak Spa and Wellness for their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, September 10 at 8:30 am. Open house following until 6:00 pm. Come see the new spa and wellness center pace, meet the staff, have some hors d’oeuvers and schedule your next massage, facial, wax or nutrition appointment. Discounts available! 413 Security…
Colorado State Patrol Distracted Driving Enforcement The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is pleased to announce the second wave of our 2015 Distracted Driving campaign. Friday night, motorists all around Colorado will see an increase in CSP patrols looking for distracted driving behaviors. In Colorado, any driver under the age of 18 is prohibited from using…
In 2014, the Colorado State Patrol saw a new era of impaired driving enter into our state. In an attempt to document the trends, Colonel Scott Hernandez, Chief of the Colorado State Patrol ordered the specific tracking of marijuana related citations. A summary of the 2014 DUI/DUID data is as follows. – 5,546 citations were…
The fine for parking in a Handicap Parking spot is now $350. If you need a Handicap Parking Permit call the Department of Motor Vehicles for more information at 719-520-6240. Handicapped cards from another state can be used here as long as the handicapped person is the driver or a passenger in the vehicle. It…
This Thanksgiving invite your friends and family to help those less fortunate. For over 17 years, the YMCA Turkey Trot Run/ Walk has helped raise money to support and help provide opportunities for lower income families to participate in YMCA programs and membership. All funds raised stay right here in our community and will provide…
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