Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta and Car Show 2018

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the culture of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.  Colorado Springs celebrated on September 22, 2018 with County Commissioner Longolis Gonzales and City Council Member Yolanda Avila gave opening remarks.…

Renters Rights 101 in Colorado Springs

The City of Colorado Springs Community Development Division is pleased to offer “Renter Rights 101,” two informational sessions this Fall for renters in collaboration with Colorado Legal Services. A staff attorney from Colorado Legal Services will present the session content. Pikes Peak Library District and Community Development staff will also present local resources and materials…

Equine Infectious Anemia Confirmed In Colorado

Colorado – The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) received presumptive positive Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test results on Friday, August 24, 2018 from the Rocky Mountain Regional Animal Health Laboratory.  An additional confirmatory test was completed on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. The horse arrived at a Weld County, Colorado premises from another state on July…

Help is Needed for Creek Week Cleanup

Creek Week 2018 is on! Join nearly 2,500 people across the watershed, from Palmer Lake to Woodland Park to Pueblo in the largest outdoor cleanup in the state of Colorado. It’s a chance to spend a beautiful autumn day outside, meet cool like minded people, and make a real difference in your community and your…

Biggest Outdoor Fiesta and Car Show in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO – El Cinco de Mayo, Inc and Pikes Peak Community College have partnered to present its  Fiesta and Car Show during Hispanic Heritage Month on September 22, 2018.  The Colorado Springs Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta will be held at Pikes Peak Community College at 5675 S. Academy Blvd from  10 Am – 5…

Fountain Fire Department’s Annual Dinner and Dance

Fountain Fire Department’s Annual Dinner and Dance will be at Metcalfe Park. Dinner will be from 5 pm to 7 pm.  Dance the night away from 7 pm to 9 pm with DJ entertainment. Adult meals $6.00 Children’s meal $3.00 Location:  Fountain Fire Department, 212 N. Santa Fe Ave, Fountain CO 80817   

Colorado Springs Balloon Festival

Celebrate your Labor Day Weekend at the 2018 Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off, guaranteed to be a weekend full of fun for the whole family! Activities include hot air balloon launches, food, drinks, vendors, and many more activities. The annual tradition of a hot air balloon event in Colorado Springs on Labor Day weekend,…

Fountain Fall Festival Parade 2018

The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce will be holding it’s 49th Annual Fountain Fall Festival parade at 10 a.m. starting at the north end of Main Street (new route this year.) Parade line-up will be along El Paso Street. This year’s festival theme is “Best of Fountain Valley.” Long time Fountain Valley residents Florence Paradise and…

Fountain AYSO 1225 Soccer Signup for Kids

Fountain AYSO 1225  Soccer sign up for kids for Fall Season running from September 8 to November 3 is now taking place at two locations: August 16 at Chick-fil-A at 7925 Fountain Mesa Rd, Fountain, Colorado 80817 from  5 pm to 8 pm August 18 at Jersey Mike’s Subs at 6825 Mesa Ridge Parkway, Fountain,…

Missing Adult Andrew Roybal

Colorado Springs, CO –   Mr. Andrew Roybal, 62 year old Hispanic Male 5’06 approximately 160 pounds with brown and gray hair and brown eyes. He was admitted into an assisted living house on Soaring Drive, signed out to go on a walk on 7/20/18 at approximately 8:43 PM and has not been seen or heard…

Widefield Park & Recreation Pool Closed on Saturday July 21

The Widefield Park & Recreation Pool will be closed on Saturday July 21st.  Sorry for the inconvenience. Widefield Swimming Pool

Widefield Parks & Recreation is Getting a New Roof

The Widefield School District 3 Parks & Recreation Building is getting a new roof.   During the main building closure the pool and fitness room will remain open. The office and indoor classes (youth dance, art camps, evening yoga) will be temporarily relocated to French Elementary – 5225 Alturas Drive, CO 80911.  The Security Public Library will also be…

Colorado State Patrol Effort to Eliminate Dangerous Driving

SOUTHWEST COLORADO – The Colorado State Patrol has identified the second deadliest region of the state when it comes to crashes.  For the past five years, the counties of Delta, San Miguel, Gunnison, Ouray, Hinsdale, and Montrose (CSP Troop 5C) have had more deadly crashes in July than the majority of the others in the…

Ranch Horse Round Up 2018

Family concert, five dollar barbecue hamburger dinner to benefit our local military at the Kit Carson riding Club. Event starts at 5:30 pm on July 28 at 6775 Cowpoke and Black Forest road. Latigo band plays at six pm and also live auction. Concert is five dollars also. Please have come have fun and support…

Penrose Library 50th Anniversary Celebration  

Colorado Springs, CO –  Penrose Library 50th Anniversary Celebration will be on Sunday, July 15 starting at 12:30 pm at the main entrance to Penrose Library! On July 15, 1968 the Vice Mayor of Colorado Springs accompanied by William Tutt and Russell  Tutt representing El Pomar, cut the ribbon to open Penrose Library.  We will reenact that event with…

Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Campaign

Denver, Colo. (July 10, 2018) — Coloradans Against Auto Theft (CAAT), along with law enforcement and community partners, today launched their annual statewide public awareness campaign aimed at educating Coloradans about what can happen when a car is left unlocked. The “Lockdown Your Car” campaign, which coincides with National Auto Theft Prevention Month reminds drivers…