Tag: gov-local
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Manitou Springs leaders want ‘support’ from Cog Railway specified in dollars
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MANITOU SPRINGS – Before Manitou Springs strikes a deal expected to keep the Pikes Peak Cog Railway open for decades to come, the City Council wants to know exactly how much Cog owners will contribute to local projects. The council gave unanimous preliminary approval June…
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Frustrated with your internet service? El Paso County wants to hear from you.
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save El Paso County wants insights from businesses and residents about internet service options. An online survey is to gather information for the county’s Broadband Strategic Plan, which will analyze what private providers offer in the…
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Manitou Springs leaders want ‘support’ from Cog Railway specified in dollars
MANITOU SPRINGS – Before Manitou Springs strikes a deal expected to keep the Pikes Peak Cog Railway open for decades to come, the City Council wants to know exactly how much Cog owners will contribute to local projects. The council gave unanimous preliminary approval June 12 to an agreement with Oklahoma Publishing Co., parent company…
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Frustrated with your internet service? El Paso County wants to hear from you.
El Paso County wants insights from businesses and residents about internet service options. An online survey is to gather information for the county’s Broadband Strategic Plan, which will analyze what private providers offer in the county, from fiber-optic broadband to wireless, and planned expansions of those networks. The study also will identify opportunities for regional…
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Dial 211 for help recovering from last week’s hailstorm in El Paso County
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Help is available for El Paso County residents whose property was damaged in Wednesday’s destructive hailstorm. People can dial 211 and leave their contact information and details about their needs at Pikes Peak United Way’s…
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Dial 211 for help recovering from last week’s hailstorm in El Paso County
Help is available for El Paso County residents whose property was damaged in Wednesday’s destructive hailstorm. People can dial 211 and leave their contact information and details about their needs at Pikes Peak United Way’s information and referral line. A staff member will refer them to organizations that can help with assessing damage, removing debris,…
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Colorado Springs residents take sides on proposed creekside camping crackdown at town hall
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save About 70 people at a town hall Thursday were split over a proposal to crack down on homeless camps along creeks in Colorado Springs, with many saying it would improve water quality and trail safety. Others, though, argued the idea would cause more problems than…
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Colorado Springs residents take sides on proposed creekside camping crackdown at town hall
About 70 people at a town hall Thursday were split over a proposal to crack down on homeless camps along creeks in Colorado Springs, with many saying it would improve water quality and trail safety. Others, though, argued the idea would cause more problems than it would fix. “A ban without a plan is not…
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Colorado Springs councilman, advocate trade barbs over Immigrant Heritage Month proclamation
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado Springs City Council passed a proclamation Tuesday afternoon declaring June as Immigrant Heritage Month, which one advocate said didn’t go far enough. “I hope this is not just for show when our immigrant communities are currently under attack from the current federal administration…
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Colorado Springs councilman, advocate trade barbs over Immigrant Heritage Month proclamation
The Colorado Springs City Council passed a proclamation Tuesday afternoon declaring June as Immigrant Heritage Month, which one advocate said didn’t go far enough. “I hope this is not just for show when our immigrant communities are currently under attack from the current federal administration down to our Sheriff’s Office,” resident Jerima King said, referring…