Author: Savannah Eller savannah.eller@gazettedev.gazette.com
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Respondents strongly oppose property tax increase in Manitou Springs budget survey
A survey sent to Manitou Springs residents saw stronger support for increasing taxes that would impact visitors rather than residents, while respondents were mostly opposed to cutting public safety services like firefighting. The questionnaire gauged community feelings on ways to reduce a city budget shortfall that was anticipated to exceed $4 million last year. The…
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Coffin Races are on after Manitou Springs settles security
Manitou Springs’ annual October coffin races are still on this year after city councilmembers settled some of their security concerns over the popular event. “There’s more conversations to be had,” said Councilwoman Judith Chandler at a Juna 9 workshop on the issue. The Emma Crawford Coffin Races, organized by Visit Manitou Springs, attracts over 10,000…
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Coffin Races are on after Manitou Springs settles security
Manitou Springs’ annual October coffin races are still on this year after city councilmembers settled some of their security concerns over the popular event. “There’s more conversations to be had,” said Councilwoman Judith Chandler at a Juna 9 workshop on the issue. The Emma Crawford Coffin Races, organized by Visit Manitou Springs, attracts over 10,000…
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Coffin Races are on after Manitou Springs settles security
Manitou Springs’ annual October coffin races are still on this year after city councilmembers settled some of their security concerns over the popular event. “There’s more conversations to be had,” said Councilwoman Judith Chandler at a Tuesday night workshop on the issue. The Emma Crawford Coffin Races, organized by Visit Manitou Springs, attracts over 10,000…
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Primary ballots going out to El Paso County voters
Election officials started mailing ballots Monday to registered El Paso County voters for the June 30 primary. The primary will decide the Democratic and Republican candidates for major statewide and federal elections, as well as a bevy of local races. Selected candidates will face off in the Nov. 3 general election. For the county, major…
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Powers Boulevard: Colorado Springs’ next expressway?
By designation, Powers Boulevard is a highway. For a commuter navigating over a dozen potential red lights, it might not feel like it. “Just because you know a freeway is going to exist at some point doesn’t mean you build it now,” said El Paso County Engineer Joshua Palmer. Also known as Colorado 21, the…
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Lessons from Ukraine inspire ongoing hackathon at Fort Carson to integrate legacy computer systems
By Mary Shinn and Savannah Eller Lessons from Russia’s war in Ukraine inspired an ongoing hackathon at Fort Carson, where defense contractors are integrating previously siloed technology, such as air and missile defense systems and drones. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said he had the idea while talking with Ukrainian fighters in Germany who were working…
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Secretary of the Air Force announces $250 million planned investment in El Paso County
With millions in an upcoming budget request earmarked for Colorado installations, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink said at a press conference that the state remained a key player in expanding operational capacity. “This move serves as our tangible commitment to the state,” he said. Meink highlighted several planned projects, including a $250 million…
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Secretary of the Air Force announces $250 million planned investment in El Paso County
With millions in an upcoming budget request earmarked for Colorado installations, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink said at a press conference that the state remained a key player in expanding operational capacity. “This move serves as our tangible commitment to the state,” he said. Meink highlighted several planned projects, including a $250 million…
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Secretary of the Air Force announces $250 million planned investment in El Paso County
With millions in an upcoming budget request earmarked for Colorado installations, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink said at a press conference Friday that the state remained a key player in expanding operational capacity. “This move serves as our tangible commitment to the state,” he said. Meink highlighted several planned projects, including a $250…