Tag: pikes peak region
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Voter Guide: Pikes Peak Region school board elections
Term limits are up across many of Colorado Springs’ larger school districts, so big changes could be coming to local education’s leadership following the November coordinated election. Candidates are vying for multiple seats in Colorado Springs D-11 and Academy D-20. Meanwhile, a lack of candidates in Harrison D-2 and Fountain-Fort Carson means those districts have…
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UCCS Economic Forum: Pikes Peak region remains prosperous despite recent slowdown in growth
The Pikes Peak region remains prosperous, distinguished by high median household incomes and high levels of education attained among its residents — but the area faced a slowdown in growth in 2024 and the first half of this year that stalled home sales, building permits and Colorado Springs sales tax revenues. These and other findings…
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Year-round gardening: Plant this Colorado Springs native with four-season appeal
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As the season is winding down, gardeners across the Pikes Peak region are experiencing that “go out with a bang” fall-planting euphoria. They’re seeking that one hardy, drought-tolerant plant, a native standout that offers beauty,…
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Preliminary test results show Colorado Springs D-11 losing ground, Manitou Springs D-14 gaining distinction
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save While some school districts in the Pikes Peak Region have reason to cheer this fall, others face new concerns to address. The Colorado Department of Education released its preliminary school and district accountability frameworks based on 2024-25 data, showing trends largely consistent across the state…
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Gazette Preps fast forward: Palmer Ridge to test road dominance; Air Academy boys soccer preps for big match
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As the prep season enters September, several area schools have entered the Colorado High School Activities Association’s weekly rankings or boast unblemished records. This week’s contests will also feature multiple undefeated area schools competing to remain perfect. Below are some of the notable contests taking…
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Colorado Springs weather: Warm Wednesday with slightly hazy skies possible
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Another day of sunny, dry skies for the Pikes Peak Region is on the forecast Wednesday. Skies could turn slightly hazy as northwest winds bring in smoke from wildfires in Canada. The dry skies are…
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As home prices reach historic high in Pikes Peak region, is the American Dream of homeownership out of reach?
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The median sale price of single-family homes in the Pikes Peak region reached a historic high this summer. The hot sales market underscores the area’s exponential growth over the last decade, coupled with a shortage of available and affordable housing units to meet demand, some…
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Colorado Springs traffic roundup: Construction and route changes affecting post-holiday travelers
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save This weekend should see busy roads around Colorado Springs during post-holiday travel. Here are the major transportation and construction updates that could impact travelers in the upcoming week. Interstate 25 Southbound I-25 will be closed at Mesa Ridge Parkway starting Dec. 4 to complete work…
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Where to get a free Thanksgiving meal around the Colorado Springs area
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The holiday season is a time of giving, and these three organizations are giving a free Thanksgiving meal to those in need. Starting Wednesday, residents around the Pikes Peak region can visit the locations listed below for a free lunchtime feast. Here’s where to get…
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Hotel Polaris launches in grand fashion in north Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save When Hotel Polaris officials cut the ceremonial ribbon this month, officially declaring the 26,000-square-foot lodge open for business, it was the culmination of a massive joint venture that spanned more than a decade. Hundreds of business, civic and military leaders gathered to witness the long-awaited…