Author: The Gazette Letters
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LETTERS: Keep childhood wild; putting the Waldo fire to rest
Keep childhood wild Recently, outdoor childhood programs across Colorado have found themselves under increasing scrutiny. Programs where children spend their days hiking trails, learning the phases of the moon, identifying plants and animals, building resilience in changing weather, and developing a relationship with the natural world are being treated as though they represent a threat.…
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LETTERS: A new threat on the trails; issues with USPS
A new threat on the trails We have lived in Village 7 since 1974. There are trails consisting of five miles of paved, lit, maintained walkways, which we happily utilized all these years. There is a new threat on the trails— E-Bikes and scooters. I was pleased to see the well-written and researched letter from…
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LETTERS: When a public utility forgets the public; post office
When a public utility forgets the public Garry Butcher’s letter (June 5, 2026) rightly names what many Colorado Springs residents feel: a $150,000 raise moving Colorado Springs Utilities CEO Travas Deal toward $700,000 a year lands badly when ratepayers are absorbing higher utility costs. This is not personal. It is about what kind of institution…
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LETTERS: Powers Blvd. issues; reckless juveniles
Powers Blvd. issues The Gazette’s recent article on Powers Boulevard highlights something that Colorado Springs drivers already know: Powers is no longer a future transportation challenge. It is a current one. For decades, Powers Boulevard has been envisioned as a limited-access highway connecting our growing communities and serving as a vital alternative to Interstate 25.…
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LETTERS: Noise mitigation efforts not effective; Democrats’ choice in Maine
Noise mitigation not effective The Colorado Supreme Court upheld the 50 dB noise limit in April 2026 despite attempts to amend the law to accommodate the entertainment industry and other businesses. The Colorado Springs mayor and police chief granted a noise variance for the commercial area around the Ford Amphitheater. However, the noise does not…
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LETTERS: Revisit the mayor’s vision; primary election voting is underway
Revisit the mayor’s vision As Colorado Springs continues to grapple with rising homelessness and policies focused on moving people from camps and public spaces, we should revisit Mayor Yemi Mobolade’s stated vision to “take a holistic approach to address the needs of our residents” and create a pathway to safe, stable, and affordable housing. Homelessness…
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LETTERS: Treating enforcement as optional; more details on equality
Treating enforcement as optional Colorado Springs does not have a shortage of noise laws. It has a shortage of follow-through. Excessive vehicle noise is already prohibited under both Colorado state law and Colorado Springs municipal code. State law requires adequate mufflers and prohibits exhaust modifications that make vehicles louder than the original muffler. City code…
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LETTERS: Every second counts; protect public lands
Every second counts I am alive today because the people around me knew what to do when I collapsed during a junior varsity football game. As I was heading to the huddle after a turnover, my heart suddenly stopped. Thankfully, my team’s athletic trainer started CPR right away and used an automated external defibrillator, or…
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LETTERS: A disappointing decision; governor’s race
A disappointing decision As Colorado Springs prepares for July 2026, many residents may not realize that one of our most successful Independence Day traditions, “Fireworks From Your Front Porch,” has been eliminated. When I contacted community leaders about the decision, I was told that budget reductions and rising event costs made changes necessary. While fiscal…
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LETTERS: City Council not listening; low turnout for primaries
City Council not listening Here we go again with a city council that doesn’t listen to the people of Colorado Springs and instead listens to big-money interests! This time, it’s the District 11 school board that wanted to close Boulder Street so they could expand Palmer High School. Without even having any other method to…