- Colorado Springs City Council has given final approval to an ordinance to form a citizens’ accountability advisory committee for police transparency.
- The City of Colorado Springs recently distributed more than $700,000 in grant funding to local organizations focused on issues of homelessness and housing stability. The city received the money from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The city’s Community Development Division apportioned it among 11 organizations.
- For wide trails and adventures in the Pikes Peak Region, Susan Davies of the Trails and Open Space Coalition has some suggestions for places to explore. This week on Nature’s Neighborhood, Davies shares a few parks to visit to help avoid overcrowding and maintain social distancing while enjoying the outdoors.
- For hiking and biking around the Pikes Peak region, Susan Davies of the Trails and Open Space Coalition has some new places to explore. This week on Nature’s Neighborhood, where we highlight some possibly lesser known areas to get outside, Davies shares two spots with views of water and easy walkability.
- Colorado Springs City Council is planning a second vote to form a commission on police accountability in mid-July. The council has held multiple work sessions over the past few weeks to discuss input from community groups on forming the commission.
- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has approved a variance for El Paso County that allows for more people in indoor and outdoor businesses.
- Pikes Peak Community College plans to resume in-person classes in a little less than two months for the fall semester. The college will continue to offer online opportunities and pilot hybrid in-person and digital classes. President Lance Bolton said they are doing their best to adapt to make sure students still have options.
- Poets and writers in Colorado Springs are adapting to a new reality in quarantine due to coronavirus, where writing groups are hosted on Zoom and community open mics have gone virtual.
- As parks, trails and nature centers continue to open to the public, local park officials still encourage visitors to avoid crowding popular spaces and continue social distancing. This week on Nature’s Neighborhood, Susan Davies of the Trails and Open Space Coalition shares two easy trails with scenic views.
- As people plan summer adventures to enjoy the outdoors, it’s important to continue maintaining social distancing guidelines and avoid overcrowded areas. This week on Nature’s Neighborhood, Susan Davies of the Trails and Open Space Coalition shares two shorter hikes with wooded views. Mt.
- Colorado Springs City Council had its second work session on Tuesday around the formation of a police advisory committee. Two groups presented proposals on the idea.
- City Council convenes Tuesday to continue discussions on forming an advisory committee for the Colorado Springs Police Department. Kevin Mitchell is a community organizer and member of the Empowerment Solidarity Network, one of the groups coordinating protest efforts in the city.
- Protesters gathered on Thursday afternoon outside of City Hall for a funeral procession to remember people in Colorado Springs killed by police. Protesters wore black and brought flowers and photos to carry as they walked through downtown. The Chinook Center, Empowerment Solidarity Network and Colorado Springs DSA collaborated to organize the event.
- As the weather heats up, we’re wanting to enjoy the outdoors more and more–but we also need to continue following social distancing guidelines and avoid piling up at popular parks.
- Colorado Springs City Council had a closed meeting Thursday to discuss creating an advisory committee aimed at addressing policing issues in the community. For folks like Samantha Christiansen, it’s not nearly enough.
- Tuesday marked the first regular city council meeting in Colorado Springs since protests over police brutality began in the city. Community members voiced their concerns during the public comment section, which was moved until after 1 p.m..
