Tag: el paso county
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Calhan moves ahead on evaluation of major housing development
A project that could transform the small town of Calhan cleared another hurdle Monday night, but the town is still a long way from making the final decision. The Calhan board of trustees has finalized an agreement with a developer to cover the costs of an annexation impact report, which will show how adding more…
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El Paso County educators report low participation in biennial statewide survey
Colorado educators are feeling better about their working conditions than they did two years ago, according to a survey released by the state Department of Education on Tuesday. It’s unclear if the same can be said in much of El Paso County. The 2026 Teaching and Learning Conditions Colorado (TLCC) survey found that those surveyed…
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Colorado justices block injured plaintiff from suing, despite alleged concealment by Manitou Springs
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Monday that a woman injured on a Manitou Springs sidewalk could not sue the allegedly responsible entity, the city of Colorado Springs, even though she did not learn until too late of an agreement that made the city liable for the defective infrastructure. Jaimi J. Mostellar argued that Manitou…
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Crime recap: 345 arrested last week in El Paso County
Colorado Springs police saw several crashes, arson and an arrest involving child sexual abuse last week, among other incidents, with 345 arrests being made in El Paso County. From April 5 to 11, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted 13 blotter entries to its public database of incidents approved for release. Here is a recap of…
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El Paso County defendant’s speedy trial rights violated, Colorado justices find in overturning convictions
The Colorado Supreme Court concluded on Monday that an El Paso County prosecutor made an unjustified decision to file a mid-case appeal, pushing the trial beyond the legal deadline and requiring that the defendant’s convictions be overturned. In Colorado, the government generally must bring criminal defendants to trial within six months of a not-guilty plea,…
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Crime recap: 347 arrested last week in El Paso County
Colorado Springs police saw violent attacks, an officer-involved shooting and domestic disputes last week, among other incidents, with 347 arrests being made in El Paso County. From March 29 to April 4, the Colorado Springs Police Department posted nine blotter entries to its public database of incidents approved for release. Here is a recap of those…
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Half a century, full of wonder: Colorado Springs nature center celebrates milestone
One recent afternoon, Todd Marts took the familiar road through the southwest hills of Colorado Springs, descending and bending to a nook where the melodious creek joined birdsong and rustling oak and cottonwoods. The former El Paso County parks director was just settling into retirement. Now Marts was back where it all began for him…
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Colorado Supreme Court intervenes in 4 ongoing cases
The Colorado Supreme Court recently moved to intervene in four ongoing cases, including two criminal prosecutions, a civil lawsuit, and a child welfare proceeding. At least four of the court’s seven members must agree to hear a case outside of the normal appellate process. The issues raised before the justices include the ability of prosecutors…
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Newly formed PAC promises a stronger voice for southern Colorado businesses
A new political action committee has launched in southern Colorado, aiming to strengthen and elevate the voices of local businesses and their regional influence on state-level policy. Over the last two years, the Colorado Legislature has enacted more than 1,000 new laws that have burdened businesses with added costs and excessive regulations, and several more…
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Palmer Lake retains new legal counsel after firing previous
Palmer Lake hired a new attorney this month, as the town faces two active lawsuits and lingering questions about its new annexation requirements. The chosen firm, Wyatt Hamilton Findlay, is based in Denver and specializes in municipal law. The hiring comes several weeks after the Palmer Lake Board of Trustees voted to fire former town…