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Manitou Incline Trail Reopening Celebration

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Join us for a reopening celebration on Friday, December 2 at 8:30 a.m. at the base of the Manitou Incline. Please park in the COG parking lot, 515 Ruxton Av, 80829. The Manitou Incline will be reopened to the public after closing for repairs the past three months. Phase 2 construction…

Colorado Open Records Act Meeting

The Secretary of State’s office is hosting a working group to discuss the Colorado Open Records Act. The next meeting of the CORA Working Group will be held in the Blue Spruce Room at the Secretary of State’s office, 1700 Broadway, Suite 200, Denver, CO, 80290, at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, December 2, 2016. Meeting…

State Trooper Cody Donahue Hit on I25

Today was a sad day for the Colorado State Patrol. A trooper was investigating a property damage crash on Northbound Interstate 25, just south of Castle Rock. While out of his vehicle the trooper was hit and killed by a passing commercial vehicle. We are saddened that Trooper Cody Donahue, an 11 year veteran of…

Tree Lighting Celebration in Widefield

Join Wifdefield Parks and Recreation on Tuesday, December 6 for a wonderful evening! We will have local crafters, vendors, hayrides, kids crafts, marshmallow roasting, hot cocoa & apple cider with a cookie, storytime and more. This is a free event for the entire family. You don’t want to miss it! If you are an interested…

Colorado Library Project Wins Award

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…

Career Event in Colorado Springs for Military Spouses

Looking for a job?  Great News…The US Chamber of Commerce, Hiring Our Heroes Networking and Hiring Event for Military Spouses is coming to Peterson.  Active Duty, Retires, Guard and Reserve, and Gold Star Spouses are also welcome to attend the hiring affair! Networking Reception is on November 9,   2016 from 7 pm to  9 pm at Mt.…

Youth Basketball Registration Now Open in Widefield

Registration is now open for youth basketball at Widefield Parks & Recreation.  Leagues are available for 1st through 6th graders.  There will be a total of seven games per team played on Saturdays and or weeknights.  Fee to register is $40.  Lots of fun for the kids.   Go to our website to sign your kids…

Colorado State Patrol Seeks Witnesses

LARIMER COUNTY – The Colorado State Patrol is requesting assistance from possible witnesses regarding a fatal vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash that took place Oct. 25 at approximately 11:40 PM.  Troopers were called to investigate a crash between a 2002 Chevy pickup, driven by Joshua Coulter, 35, and pedestrian Chase Murdoch, 21 at the intersection of Mulberry and…

New Law for Snowmobile, OHV and Boat Owners

DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds anyone planning to purchase a boat, OHV or snowmobile that after Jan. 1, 2017, a new regulation requires that the buyer demonstrate proof of ownership before it can be registered. Failure to show proof of ownership will prevent the completion of the registration. If planning to purchase this…

Coffee With A Cop At Sarge’s Grill

Join Fountain Chief Heberer for a cup of coffee and Sarge’s Grill on October 15, 2016 from 10 am to 12 pm.  This is time to learn more about our community, share information and to get your questions answered from our  local Fountain Police Chief and El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputies.  Meetings happen monthly throughout…

Fountain JROTC Receives Trophy

Students from Fountain-Fort Carson High School participated in this years Fountain Labor Day parade on September 5, 2016.  There were 214 sharp looking cadets in the parade and the Trojan JROTC Battalion received a trophy for being “Fountain Strong!”  Congratulations JROTC!

Star Wars Jedis at Fort Carson Exchange

The Fort Carson Exchange will hold an exciting event for kids ages 4-12 on Saturday October 1, 2016.  Children can don a robe and pledge the Jedi Oath under the tutelage of a Jedi Master. Event will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Junior Jedi knights will learn to use the Force at this…

Fishing Limits Lifted for Pikeview Reservoir

COLORADO SPRINGS – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is lifting fishing bag and possession limits for Pikeview Reservoir effective immediately as part of an emergency fish salvage. Colorado Springs Utilities is lowering water levels in the reservoir (located near Garden of the Gods Rd., and Mark Dabling Blvd.) in order to unclog a partially clogged inlet…

Help Needed Fatal Crash in Larimer County

The Colorado State Patrol is requesting the assistance of the public in locating a vehicle and its driver who possibly struck a bicyclist near the entrance to Carter Lake in Larimer County on Tuesday evening. On Tuesday, September 20th at approximately 7:20 p.m. Colorado State Troopers responded to a fatal crash involving a bicycle and…

Clean Up Week Updates in Fountain Colorado

Today is Clean up week for Countryside, Countryside North and High Gate Farms.  All items must be at the cubrside by 7:00 am on the day your area is scheduled for pick up. September 18:  Little Ranches Cleanup Day See Cleanup Week Schedule and Details    

Fort Carson hosts Transition Summit

  FORT CARSON, Colo. –  A free hiring fair and transition summit for service members, veterans, and military spouses will be held on Fort Carson Sept. 13 and 14 at the Iron Horse Physical Fitness Center (PFC) and William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center (SEC). The summit will feature interactive and informative panel discussions, recruiter…