- Pueblo residents are being asked to participate in a first-of-its kind community survey. The Pueblo Collaborative Community Survey will help leaders assess which public services to invest in. It allows residents to rank the importance of ten different categories, including economic development, public safety, and health and human services.
- The project to build a new Pikes Peak Summit Complex is in its final stages of preliminary design. Four options are under consideration, which aim to modernize comfort and educational experiences for visitors. The public can view the designs and submit comments on the project webpage. The options feature minimalistic and futuristic designs.
- Bustang is expanding to some weekend service starting Saturday. Since its start in July, the interregional bus service has connected Front Range cities in addition to providing service along the I-70 corridor. The western route in particular has been popular, says Amy Ford of the Colorado Department of Transportation.
- State and county officials are encouraging voters to return ballots in person if they’re not yet mailed. The request comes after some voters experienced delays in receiving their ballots for the November 3rd election. Reports show that some are going to and from Denver multiple times before being delivered to voters.
- Eight libraries across the state are piloting the ‘Check-Out Colorado State Park’ program. It makes passes to state parks available for check out, along with backpacks stocked with information and activities. The program is part of the Governor’s initiative to motivate Coloradans to take advantage of the outdoors.
- The city of Colorado Springs is continuing steps in smoothing over a contentious stormwater issue with its southern neighbor. City Council yesterday passed a resolution allowing Mayor John Suthers to put $150,000 toward funding a restoration master plan for the Monument Creek Watershed. Monument Creek flows into Fountain Creek. High flows there have been causing
- A near century-old refurbished Wurlitzer organ gets an unveiling this weekend. The historic instrument moved around Walsenburg through the years, but returned to its original home at the Fox Theatre in the 90’s. The Pikes Peak Area Theatre Organ Society refurbished the rare instrument in a project that took six years to complete.