Morning Glory Espresso is holding a fundraiser for the family of Pedro Arrazola who died on Wednesday in downtown Colorado Springs after he fell off a building. Pedro Arrazola is a long time Widefield resident. Arrazola left behind his wife and five children and was the sole supporter of the family. MoGlo will be donating 10%…
Mr. French has tendered his resignation effective January 9, 2014 following an investigation by the Colorado Springs Police Department. Respecting due process for all parties involved Widefield School District 3 will continue to follow district policy and prodecure. Widefield School District 3 is cooperating with law enforcement during this on-going investigation. Detectives believe this is…
On Wednesday evening, January 8, 2014, a School Resource Officer with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office informed CSPD of an allegation of an inappropriate relationship between a Mesa Ridge High School teacher and a female student. While Mesa Ridge High School is in the county’s jurisdiction, the alleged assault occurred in the city’s jurisdiction…
FORT CARSON, Colo. – Fort Carson will host a Joint Retiree Appreciation Day on Jan. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Special Events Center on post. The annual event recognizes the service of the military retiree population and provides updated information that is pertinent to the well being of the population. During the…
El Paso County will be hosting its annual Tree Recycling Program on Saturday and Sunday from January 4, 2014 to January 12, 2014. Trees will be ground into mulch at all locations and giving away free – bring your own tools. Equipment-loaded mulch available at Rocky Top Resources only. There are several drop off points…
Every year NORAD tracks Santa Claus has he travels on his sled giving gifts to boys and girls around the world. You can track Santa Clause along with NORAD by going to www.noradsanta.org. Once you get there click on the blue world globe. Last time I checked he had already delivered 930,476,350 gifts. He was last…
Celebrate the Christmas season with a light tour in the Fountain Valley. Fountain Lights with Music 100 Autumn Harvest Ct Security Lights 101 Tewa Dr Security Lights 108 Tewa Dr Animated Lights 5526 Marbou Way Animated Lights 252 Cunningham Dr Animated lights 10066 Rolling Ridge Rd Please contact us to add your Christmas Light…
Historical downtown Fountain Colorado will be celebrating its annual Cowboy Christmas on December 14, 2013 from 10 am to 3 pm. The events will be at 116 Main Street. There will be tractor hay rides, craft fair, local choirs, bands and dancers from the Fountain Arts Center. There will be food and craft vendors along with activities…
Wednesday, December 05, 2013 Kim Melchor Smoking when home oxygen is in use is a deadly combination. Normal air contains almost 21% oxygen. However, medical oxygen is 100% oxygen, and when used indoors it increases the oxygen levels of normal air. As a result, many items which would not normally burn in normal air will…
The Fountain Creek Nature Center will be having Horse Drawn Wagon Rides on Saturday, December 14 & 21, 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of Suffolk horses clip-clopping down the regional trail with jingle bells and seasonal songs. $5 / person pre-paid reservations required; call 520-6745. (Weather permitting.) Supports the nature…
Bring the entire family to the 8th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration on Tuesday, December 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Widefield Community Center! Festivities include hayrides, kids craft, local food vendors, caroling, Santa, holiday shopping, photo booth, cookie and hot drink. Donate non-perishable food items and gently used coats to be distributed…
Nature Hikes with Santa will be at the Fountain Creek Nature Center on Saturday, December 14 & 21, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. There will be an interactive reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” poem, make a snowflake craft, and then join Santa for a hike around the nature loop to see what gifts nature gives…
Colorado Springs, Colo. – The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has completed the mandatory recounts for the Harrison School District and Fountain City Council elections and has certified the result for both races. With the recount complete, the final result for the remaining seat on the Harrison School District 2 Board of Directors…
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office received information concerning a possible sexual assault that occurred at Widefield High School and involved a teacher, 29 year old Lee Edward Riddle. Over the next several days, the deputy assigned as the School Resource Officer, as well as detectives from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division conducted…
The annual Tree Lighting ceremony is tonight November 22, 2013 at 7:00 pm. The annual event is held at the Mayors Parks by the Red Caboose on Highway 85/87 and Iris Drive. Come and enjoy Fountain-Fort Carson High School Catari perform. There will by cookies, hot cocoa and Santa. This years event is sponsored by…
Nearly 200 students from District 8 were recognized on November 8th by the Gold Crown Foundation as part of Military Appreciation Day. To show their appreciation for our military community the Gold Crown Foundation did not offer plaques or certificates, but rather gave students an amazing V.I.P. treatment during that Friday afternoon and evening. The…
