Tag: city hall
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Over 80 ‘No Kings’ protests planned across Colorado on Saturday
Thousands of people are expected to demonstrate against the Trump administration in cities and communities across Colorado for the third campaign of the “No Kings” protests scheduled for Saturday. Colorado has over 80 protests planned, and nationwide over 3,100 demonstrations are scheduled, according to organizers. In the Pikes Peak region, protests are planned in Colorado…
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Hundreds gather at Colorado Springs City Hall to protest second deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis
The second deadly shooting of a U.S. citizen by federal agents in Minnesota brought hundreds of protesters to the steps of City Hall in Colorado Springs on Sunday despite below-freezing temperatures and steady snowfall. Coordinated by the Colorado Springs Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, 50501 and other activist groups, the protest was in response…
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‘No blood for oil’: Local groups protest U.S. military action in Venezuela
About 200 protesters converged in front of Colorado Springs City Hall on Sunday in response to a U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend. The so-called “pop-up” demonstration was organized by the protest group 50501, which stands for “50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement.” Several local…
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‘We want you to listen’: Students in Colorado Springs, Widefield walk out after recent gun incidents in Colorado schools
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dozens of Palmer High School and Widefield D-3 students walked out of class Wednesday to protest gun violence in schools, calling for district officials to implement more safety measures such as providing mental health screenings…
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Dozens take to Colorado Springs streets to protest Trump administration
Demonstrators gathered outside City Hall in Colorado Springs Wednesday to protest an array of early actions by the Trump administration, echoing criticisms shared the same day in Denver and cities across the United States. Demonstrators shared displeasure over the crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives by President Donald Trump, immigration raids and deportations, the rollback…
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City Councilman Dave Donelson calls for campaign finance transparency during Friday news conference
Colorado Springs Councilman Dave Donelson called for the cancellation of Tuesday’s scheduled special council meeting along with campaign finance reform during his own news conference Friday. Donelson, who was supported by around two dozen people in front of City Hall, represents District 1 that includes areas in the northwest and north central parts of the…
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Pride flag returned to Colorado Springs City Hall after repairs: ‘It’s back!’
The 25-foot Pride flag honoring the victims of last week’s Club Q mass shooting in Colorado Springs was returned to City Hall on Saturday after being temporarily removed for repairs. “It’s back!” said city spokeswoman Vanessa Zink in a message to The Gazette. The massive banner was torn by high winds on Wednesday before the…
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NEWS | Massive Pride flag unfurls outside City Hall in remembrance of Club Q victims
The ‘Sacred Cloth’ pride flag was dropped from the roof of Colorado Springs City Hall during a ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. The historic flag has flown at the White House and Pulse nightclub, and now will hang from city hall for two weeks in remembrance of the Club Q victims. (Video by Skyler…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | Prolific architect designed 200 buildings in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | Prolific architect designed 200 buildings in Colorado Springs
Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into the landmark it is today. Gen. William J. Palmer may…