You are hereby notified that the Colorado Secretary of State will conduct a public demonstration of voting equipment submitted for certification, in accordance with Election Rule 21.5.1(f). Voting System Provider: Dominion Voting Systems Voting System Name: Democracy Suite v. 4.21 Demonstration Date: Friday, January 29, 2016 at 9:30AM Demonstration Location: Denver Elections Division, 200 W…
2015 proved to be an exciting year for the Fountain Creek Watershed, Flood Control and Greenway District. We achieved a record year for revenue of $450,521. Our expenditures for projects were $372,142. District administrative expenditures were $21,321, making us one of the most efficient agencies in Colorado. Our all-volunteer Citizens Advisory Group and Technical Advisory…
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. – A fearless mountain lion, that killed a family dog named Maison, in Routt county, and posed a continued threat to human life, specifically, young children, was euthanized Dec. 27. Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Steamboat Springs Police responded to the scene and determined the cat remained under a raised portion of…
DENVER —The holiday season is a joyous time but unfortunately, it presents many opportunities for home fires to occur. The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) urges Colorado families to remember the importance of fire safety and prevention. Christmas trees are involved in approximately 400 fires annually, according to the National Fire Protection…
This year local businesses will decorate their windows for a holiday window display contest. Participation is voluntary and those businesses that do will be entered into a contest to win a Sam’s Club gift card that will be awarded by a judges panel on December 19th. The public is encouraged to come out and stroll…
The Falcon Wanderers Volksmarch Club invites you to our annual holiday volksmarch on Saturday, December 5th in Old Colorado City. Come join us for some hot cider, a cookie or two and an invigorating walk. The walk will start at the Westside Community Center, 1628 W Bijou St. The 5 & 10K routes will be…
It is with great sadness that I share that the tragic events at the offices of Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs have touched the campus of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. A UCCS police officer, Garrett Swasey (pronounced /Sway’zee/), 44, responded in support of Colorado Springs Police to the active shooter situation at about 11:50…
Colorado Springs responded to a shooting at the Planned Parenthood located off Centennial Blvd on Friday, November 27th about 11:00 am. The Colorado Springs Police Department reported three fatalities, two civilians and once police officer. Nine people were reported injured including four civilians and five officers were shot during the incident. Police officer, Garrett Swasey who responded…
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA – This month marks the international release of Patricia Riggen’s new film The 33. The film aims for a comprehensive look at the horrors survived by the men trapped underground as well as the international rescue mission that took place above ground. In August of 2010, part of the 121-year-old San…
Fountain-Fort Carson and Widefield School District 3 are closed due to inclement weather. Keep the kids in and bring your outside pets indoors. Temperatures will remain in the low thirties with wind gusts at 34 mph. Roads are slippery, be cautious when driving and keep a safe distance from other drivers. Military Bases: Cheyenne Mt…
DOUGLAS COUNTY – A Colorado State Patrol Trooper investigating a crash scene on I-25 was hit by a vehicle and killed Sunday night. At approximately 8:50 PM a Trooper was parked on the right shoulder of southbound I-25 near mile marker 175 in Douglas County. While outside of her vehicle investigating the crash, she was…
PUEBLO, Colo. – Lake Pueblo State Park, a popular reservoir with campgrounds is open for year-round use, but phases into winter operations beginning, Monday, Sept. 28, 2015 at noon. This means some limitations to both camping and boating, are in place during the winter season. Camping Prairie Ridge, Yucca Flats, Kettle Creek and portions of…
El Paso County Environmental Services and El Paso County Public Health are co-hosting a Fall Clean Sweep event to make it easy to properly dispose of household hazardous waste items. The free collection event is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 3rd, at the Citizens Service Center at 1675 Garden of…
GREEN MOUNTAIN FALLS, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces an emergency fish salvage at Green Mountain Falls Lake, located 15 miles west of Colorado Springs, due to impending work by the town to remove lake sediment, beginning today. “The potential for loss of all fish is the primary reason for authorizing a public fish…
On September 23, 1935, 44 men selected from a pool of over 7,500 applicants began six-weeks of intensive training at Camp George West, which is located in Golden, Colorado, pursuant to the Colorado Courtesy Highway Patrol Act enacted August 10, 1935. Opposition to the agency was strong at that time. The idea of creating a…
The meeting of the Pilot Election Review Committee scheduled for September 10, 2015 is cancelled. The September 17th and September 24th meetings will be held as previously scheduled, at 10:30 AM in the Blue Spruce conference room on the second floor of the Secretary of State’s office at 1700 Broadway, Denver, CO 80290.
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