Author: Pam Zubeck
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City spending $400,000 per mile on trail
Colorado Springs will spend nearly $400,000 per mile for a 2.8-mile stretch of trail in the south part of the city, most of it for concrete.The $1.1 million project will upgrade the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail between America the Beautiful Park and the El Pomar Youth Sports Park as part of the city’s push to…
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Suthers’ 5th book presents his case on role of DA
The Gazette’s Statehouse reporter, Ed Sealover, reports the state’s attorney general/author is at it again. John Suthers has released a 192-page examination of the criminal justice system called, “No Higher Calling, No Greater Responsibility: A Prosecutor Makes His Case.” Published as part of Fulcrum’s Speaker’s Corner series, it’s the Colorado Springs resident’s fifth book, following a…
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Utilities’ $653 million deal will give customers a price break
Colorado Springs Utilities’ natural gas customers will get a price break for three decades under a $653 million deal made Wednesday. The typical residential user will see a savings of $1.75 per month for 30 years because of the deal, part of an overall savings of $150 million. But because natural gas prices are expected to rise…
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THE SPYGLASS: Suthers’ 5th book presents his case on role of DA
The Gazette’s Statehouse reporter, Ed Sealover, reports the state’s attorney general/author is at it again. John Suthers has released a 192-page examination of the criminal justice system called, “No Higher Calling, No Greater Responsibility: A Prosecutor Makes His Case.” Published as part of Fulcrum’s Speaker’s Corner series, it’s the Colorado Springs resident’s fifth book, following a…
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POLITIGAB: Merrifield speaking to Dems club
State Rep. Mike Merrifield, D-Colorado Springs, will be the guest speaker at the monthly El Paso County Democrats Club meeting on June 20. Merrifield will talk about the legislative session that ended last month. The meeting is set for 6 p.m. at Bambino’s Italian Eatery, 2849 E. Platte Ave., and buffets are available for $10…
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City fire marshal may charge for business inspections
The Colorado Springs Fire Marshal’s Office wants the City Council to require a business license to fund 14 new employees who would inspect the city’s roughly 20,000 businesses and other places where people gather.How much each business would pay hasn’t been decided, but if the $2.1 million program’s cost was shared equally, each would pay…
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POLITIGAB: Lamborn isn’t subject to debate
Rep. Doug Lamborn apparently has changed his mind about debating his Republican opponents in the 5th Congressional District race. Robin Corin, Lamborn campaign manager, said in a letter to challenger Bentley Rayburn that “the Lamborn campaign is not currently scheduling campaign debates or forums. We will be happy to make sure you are contacted if…
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Station 1 will get makeover or move
Colorado Springs’ downtown fire station will stay at Colorado Avenue and Weber Street, but it will either get a major makeover or be replaced if the existing buildings are moved.City officials have been hunting for months for a new location downtown for Station 1, which dates to the 1920s.Fire Chief Manny Navarro said Monday the…
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City explores ad revenue
Don’t be surprised to see a Nike or Home Depot logo on playground equipment at a Colorado Springs city park or on the sleeve of a city employee’s shirt if the city nails down a possible multimillion-dollar sponsorship deal. The city this week issued a request for proposals for an agent to sell exclusive…
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City Council berates Memorial Health System
Colorado Springs City Council lit into Memorial Health System officials on Monday, continuing a steady beat of criticism that has led to consideration of selling the municipal hospital system.The falling-out began months ago and has included dissatisfaction with administrators’ salaries, cost overruns and a lack of communication with city officials.”Information and communication is key to…