- 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..
- Protesters across the country have gathered to denounce police brutality and demand action from their representatives.
- As the weather heats up, we’re wanting to enjoy the outdoors more and more–but we also need to maintain social distancing guidelines and avoid piling up at popular parks. This week on Nature’s Neighborhood, Susan Davies of the Trails and Open Space Coalition talks about two parks that could not be more different.
- Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers issued a curfew Wednesday, effective immediately, as protests sparked after the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota continue in the city and across the country.
- Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve announced a phased opening starting June 3. The park has been closed to visitors since mid-April due to health concerns amid the new coronavirus pandemic. The first phase includes opening access to the main park road, trails, picnic areas and dunefields.
- As the weather heats up, we’re wanting to enjoy the outdoors more and more, but we also need to maintain social distancing guidelines and avoid piling up at popular parks.
- As the state eases restrictions and summer comes into full view, we’re wanting to get outside more and more–but we also need to avoid overcrowding popular spaces and maintain a safe distance from others. That’s why we’re introducing a new weekly series called Nature’s Neighborhood.
- UPDATE–Friday, May 22: In an update on Friday, May 22, Bent County Public Health Executive Director Omer Tamir said the agency has concluded its investigation. The individual at the care center tested positive on May 15, and upon a second test on May 18, tested negative.
- This post will be updated throughout the week. Updated: Sun., May 24, 4:30 p.m. —Latest Data Shows More Than 24,170 Cases Of COVID-19 In Colorado— According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, there are more than 21,170 known positive cases of coronavirus in Colorado.
- Due to the new coronavirus, schools across southern Colorado have cancelled end-of-year events like prom and moved graduation services online. One organization in Colorado Springs has shifted their annual prom for LGBTQ youth into the digital space on Saturday, May 16.
