Author: Pam Zubeck
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Bumper crop of weeds could get property owners clipped
A wet spring is yielding a bumper crop of weeds and tall grass in El Paso County and Colorado Springs, and property owners who don’t mow could get clipped.”This is a prime year for weeds to come up,” said Ken Lewis, city code enforcement supervisor who noted the city received 316 complaints in the past…
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Northern Command demonstrating high-tech projects
When Jack Bauer needs information, Chloe O’Brian mines every database on the planet and sends the data to him wherever he is, and to others, wherever they are – all within seconds. It makes for good drama on Fox Network’s hit thriller “24,” but it’s wishful thinking for this country’s real Jacks and Chloes. Information…
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Northern Command tests new technology
When Jack Bauer needs information, Chloe O’Brian mines every database on the planet and sends the data to him wherever he is, and to others, wherever they are – all within seconds.It makes for good drama on Fox Network’s hit thriller “24,” but it’s wishful thinking for this country’s real Jacks and Chloes.Information isn’t a…
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Damron throws hat in ring as candidate for county clerk
El Paso County Treasurer Sandra Damron is the first to file as a candidate for clerk and recorder in the 2010 election. Damron, who filed Tuesday, is barred from seeking re-election by term limits. Clerk and Recorder Bob Balink will be forced from office in two years after he completes his second term. Damron might…
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Woodmen Hills Metro District board member to face recall ballot
A three-person recall committee has submitted enough signatures to trigger a recall election of Woodmen Hills Metro District Board Member Janice Pizzi. The district provides thousands of residents in the Falcon area with streetlighting, parks and recreation, water, and wastewater service. Pizzi, one of five board members, is accused of voting to lease a $150,000…
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Fireworks back on: Academy plans July 4 show
Although the city of Colorado Springs has canceled its July 4th fireworks display, residents can look to military installations to the north and south for Independence Day celebrations.The Air Force Academy will host its annual event as usual on July 4th, including fireworks. But it will open its north gate to the public at 5…
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Detox facility standoff resolved by cooperation
A standoff over water and sewer connection fees for the new El Paso County detox facility ended Tuesday when the Colorado Springs City Council approved a quid pro quo deal with the county. The deal clears the way for construction of a controversial project that has encountered several hurdles, including funding problems and the utilities…
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On the road to recovery, with a detour through Austin
In the movie “Animal House,” when things looked bleak, the Delta House had a simple answer: road trip. Likewise, with the economy sagging, about 30 Pikes Peak-region business and government leaders headed for Austin, Texas, in a highly unusual effort to pick up tips for how to jump-start the local business climate. Those on the…
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City, County strike detox utilities deal
A standoff over water and sewer connection fees for the new El Paso County detox facility ended Tuesday when the Colorado Springs City Council approved a quid pro quo deal with the county.The deal clears the way for construction of a controversial project that has encountered several hurdles.The first setback happened in April when city-owned…
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POLITIGAB: GOP transparency plan
Online all the time All disclosure reports required to be filed with the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder under state law must, starting July 1, be filed electronically. Filers must use the secretary of state’s Web-based electronic system, the Clerk and Recorder’s Office announced on its Web site. A computer terminal in the downtown…