Author: Helen Wolt
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Colorado City Creamery builds loyal clientele over 30 years
Housed in a historic building on West Colorado Avenue, the Colorado City Creamery hasn’t changed in 30 years, and the owners plan to keep it that way. The ice cream is still handmade in the shop. Customers can watch as the creamy blends are crafted in the kitchen adjacent to the parlor. The recipes are…
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Creamy west-side landmark turns 30
In a historic building on West Colorado Avenue, the Colorado City Creamery has barely changed in 30 years.The ice cream is still handmade in the shop. Customers can watch as the creamy blends are crafted.The recipes are the same the shop has used since day one, with new flavors such as mango sorbet and chocolate…
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Fireworks are selling well, even though most are illegal
Fireworks sales are sizzling this year in El Paso County. Since the city canceled this year’s Fourth of July event at Memorial Park for budget reasons, many residents are planning on a do-it-yourself celebration. “There will be a lot more family shows this year,” said Collins Fireworks manager Aleta Fields. Sales volume is up 20…
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Safeway, workers agree to more talks
Safeway’s Colorado Springs union grocery workers overwhelmingly rejected the company’s latest contract offer Monday and have agreed to extend their contract until July 18 while negotiations with the company continue, said Kris Staaf, Safeway’s director of public affairs in Denver. The previous contract expired Friday. Safeway and the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7…
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Monument festively opens new town hall
After years spent working from scattered office sites, Monument city agencies are under one roof. “Public works was four blocks away in Tuff sheds,” said Town Manager Cathy Green. “The finance department rented an office down the street.” The new two-story Monument Town Hall and Police Department opened in May. To celebrate, the town is…
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TSA rolling out Secure Flight I.D. program
This summer, air travelers are being asked to be precise when they book a flight. The federal Transportation Security Administration is slowly launching Secure Flight, an identification program that requires passengers to book tickets using their name exactly as stated on official ID. “If you go by Liz, but your driver’s license says Elizabeth, use…
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Working like a dog? Take one with you
Colorado Springs holds the distinction of being America’s most dog-friendly city, according to Dog Fancy magazine. Dog lovers can celebrate the honor Friday, which has been designated as Take Your Dog to Work Day. The event began in 1999 to celebrate canine companionship and the positive influence of pets. The observance, created by Pet Sitters…
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Working like a dog? Take one with you
Colorado Springs holds the distinction of being America’s most dog-friendly city, according to Dog Fancy magazine.Dog lovers can celebrate the honor Friday, which has been designated Take Your Dog to Work Day.Take Your Dog to Work Day began in 1999 to celebrate canine companionship and the positive influence of pets.The observance, created by Pet Sitters…
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Springs company honored by Ernst & Young
Colorado Springs-based Braxton Technologies has been named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Braxton is one of seven firms in the Rocky Mountain region recognized for superior performance in innovation, financial growth and commitment to their community. Awards in national categories will be announced Nov. 14 in Palm Springs, Calif. Braxton is a…
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ARINC to close jet center facility, lay off 20
ARINC, an international aerospace company based in Annapolis, Maryland, is closing its maintenance facility at the Colorado Springs Jet Center at 5725 E. Fountain Blvd. and will lay off 20 employees by August. The 14,400-square-foot center services and repairs commercial and private aircraft. In this economy, it is not cost-effective to keep the facility open,…