Washout closes roads in North Cheyenne Cañon Park in Colorado Springs
Officials are assessing damage on North Cheyenne Cañon Park Road about a mile and a half from the Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center.
Trails, rock-climbing and conservation are part of new master plan for Fishers Canyon Open Space in Colorado Springs
Fishers Canyon Open Space was initially acquired by the city in two phases, dating back to November of 2021 and March of 2022
Happy trails for Susan Davies, who steps down as head of Trails and Open Space Coalition
After 15 years leading the Trails and Open Space Coalition, Susan Davies has retired.
Colorado Springs’ six City Council districts have officially been redrawn
The new map shifts around 25 precincts and will be used in April’s municipal election.
Colorado Springs is setting new council districts and residents still have time to weigh in
Residents can view all of the options and leave comments on the city’s website ahead of a planned public meeting at the City Administration building on Oct. 30.
Colorado Springs residents can provide input on a new city council district map
The public can provide feedback on several different plan options, and also share what they think the biggest priority should be for a district map.
ADA accessibility and waterline improvements are coming soon to the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs
Work is set to get underway at Garden of the Gods park in Colorado Springs aimed at improving safety and accessibility.
The doors to the Pioneers Museum in Colorado Springs reopen after a year long renovation
The 121 year-old building served as the El Paso County Courthouse from 1903 – 1973. It’s been the home to the Pioneers Museum since 1979.
What do you do with an old rock quarry? It’s a question Colorado Springs needs to answer
The Pikeview Quarry has marked the mountains west of Colorado Springs for more than a century. Now that mining operations have ceased, the city needs to figure out what to do with the scar.
Creek restoration near downtown Colorado Springs aims to protect critical utility infrastructure
A roughly 3,500-foot section of Monument Creek just north of downtown Colorado Springs is currently undergoing a stabilization project.
Local agencies join forces to form a new firefighter training academy in El Paso County
A new firefighting academy is coming to the Pikes Peak region.
Interview: The evolution of Colorado Springs Teen Court
For nearly three decades, Colorado Springs Teen Court has provided youth accused of misdemeanor crimes an alternative path aimed at preventing future criminal behavior.
How the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is working to help save a rare toad
An effort that the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is participating in trying to help nudge the toads back to a healthier status.
Yemi Mobolade gets Sallie Clark’s endorsement in Colorado Springs mayoral runoff race
Second-place winner Wayne Williams, who already had the support of outgoing mayor John Suthers, announced Thursday that more than half of the sitting city council supports him.
Why does a 1960s Colorado Springs mayor have a monument that no one notices?
Thousands of cars pass by daily just a couple of blocks away, but this monument is off the beaten path enough that drivers likely wouldn’t notice it.
What do you call people from Colorado Springs? This is what we found out
Residents of Denver are called Denverites. People from Pueblo, Puebloans. And informally, those from Manitou Springs might be called Manitoids. What are residents of Colorado Springs called?
