Military

Road Work Alert on South Academy January, 8th-10th

El Paso County | Road Work Alert On Monday, Jan. 8 through Wednesday, Jan. 10, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., there will be a northbound I-25 left shoulder closure between Santa Fe Avenue and South Academy Boulevard to allow crews to reset barriers. In addition, on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., there…

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…

Home of the Week

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…

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…

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…

52nd Annual Fountain Fall Festival

Fountain, CO – The annual Fall Festival is an eagerly anticipated community event, drawing thousands of people from all walks of life. Featuring a lively parade, great food, and a range of vendors selling everything from arts and crafts to local products, this festival truly has something for everyone. Plus, with fun activities like live…

Mesa Ridge Night Time Ramp Temporarily Closed

Colorado Springs — The Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor SEMA Construction will temporarily close southbound I-25 and CO 16 (Mesa Ridge Parkway) on- and off-ramps for paving activities. Ramp closures are scheduled 7 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. nightly, Wednesday, August 24 through Friday, August 26 and Sunday, August 28 through Thursday, September 1.   Use…

Fountain Wreaths Across America

Honor a Veteran with a wreath this December 18th. Show your support to our veterans by honoring them with a remembrance wreath for Christmas. Each wreath is only $15. Wreaths Across America is a national fundraising program to honor veterans with beautiful fresh evergreen wreaths on veterans’ graves in December. “We have 218 veterans’ graves,”…

Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The annual Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade returns to downtown Colorado Springs on Saturday, Nov. 6 and will incorporate the theme of “The Greatest Generation.” Scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., the event is free and open to the public. Due to the parade, from 7 a.m.-noon Saturday, Tejon Street will be…

Military Appreciation Golf Tournament, July 11th

Meridian Ranch residents who are active-duty or retired military and their spouses are invited to join us on July 11th at 8:00 am for the 3rd Annual Meridian Ranch Military Appreciation Golf Tournament. The event is completely free as our way to honor you and features greens fees, a golf cart, coffee, donuts, lunch and more.…

Fort Carson Fireworks on July 2, 2021

Fort Carson will have fireworks as part of its Fort Carson Freedom Fest celebration on Friday, July 2 at Iron Horse Park. Freedom Fest is open to Department of Defense ID cardholders and their guests with a valid visitor pass. Entertainment will include a concert featuring Joe Nichols, with special guests Logan Mize, Johnny McGuire, Ashlee & The…

Veterans Day 2020 Discounts

Veterans Day 2020 is on Wednesday, Nov. 11th, 2020. These Veterans Day discounts, free meals and other programs are being shared so that Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors are aware of all resources available to them. Veterans Day discounts and meals at restaurants  Applebee’s – November 11, 2020Veterans and active-duty military receive a free meal…

Veterans, Gold Star Families get free entrance to national parks

Veterans and Gold Star Families will be granted free access to national parks, wildlife refuges and other Federal lands managed by the Department of the Interior starting on Veterans Day this year and every day onward. “With the utmost respect and gratitude, we are granting Veterans and Gold Star Families free access to the iconic…

Veterans Benefit in Colorado

The most underused Veteran benefit in Colorado in 2020 according to VAntage Point: “Colorado has a free Lifetime Fish & Game small game license for Veterans 60% or more service connected.” – Richard J. Tremaine, director, Division of Veterans Affairs Veterans can learn more at www.Colorado.Gov/Vets. Find benefits for your state.