Author: Breeanna Jent
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El Paso County to consider suing state of Colorado over ‘unconstitutional’ immigration laws
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El Paso County could join a lawsuit against the state of Colorado, challenging laws that stop local governments from cooperating with the federal government in certain matters of immigration. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Tuesday will consider a resolution authorizing litigation against the state. If approved, the county would…
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Planning Commission denies height increase for contentious Colorado Springs water tank
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The Colorado Springs Planning Commission denied a request to increase the height of a nearly-completely built water tank in the Mountain Shadows neighborhood on the city’s northwest side, with some board members characterizing the series of events that led to the structure being built taller than allowed as an “embarrassment” to the local public planning…
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More people, more cars: As El Paso County grows, planners grapple with traffic ‘pain points’
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Curtis Hill remembers a time before the unavoidable stop-and-go nature of traffic across Colorado Springs and El Paso County when it felt like getting around town was easier – and quicker. “Everywhere in Colorado Springs has traffic (now),” he said one recent Friday afternoon at his home near Airport Road and Powers Boulevard, where he’s lived since…
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More city funding for urban renewal project may be in Gold Hill Mesa’s future
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More city funding for a commercial urban renewal project may be in the near future for the Gold Hill Mesa development on Colorado Springs’ west side. Gold Hill Mesa, which spans more than 200 acres southeast of U.S. 24 and 21st Street, was previously home to a gold and silver milling operation. In 2004, the…
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Resident group alleges ‘anomalies’ in ballot returns for Colorado Springs municipal election
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A resident group in Colorado Springs has filed a complaint with the El Paso County clerk and recorder, alleging “anomalies” in some of the ballot returns for the city’s April 4 municipal election. In the formal complaint submitted to Clerk and Recorder Steve Schleiker on Sept. 25, the group Integrity Matters said it and other…
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Proposed 2024 budget anticipates weak consumer spending in Colorado Springs next year
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Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade’s first draft budget for 2024 proposes some hiring freezes, decreases in spending across all departments and drawing on reserves as the city projects weak consumer spending into next year. The draft budget of $901 million for all services plans for a one-time use of $10 million in reserves, as well…
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Colorado Springs City Council approves annexation aiming to bring diverse housing options
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The city of Colorado Springs will grow by about 150 acres at its southern border, and developers plan to turn the vacant land into neighborhoods with hundreds of new homes alongside commercial, industrial and open space. The council voted unanimously Tuesday to give final approval of the annexation request for the master planned community known as the…
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$9M federal grant will help restore, enhance thousands of trees in southeast Colorado Springs
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A multi-million-dollar federal grant will help restore and enhance thousands of trees in southeast Colorado Springs, improving the environment, beautifying the area and enriching community well-being, parks and forestry officials said Friday. “Understanding the health benefits associated with the tree canopy, and being able to have that nature close by and within your immediate area…
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City of Colorado Springs sued over controversial apartment complex for homeless young adults
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A resident and two local groups are suing Colorado Springs after the City Council approved controversial plans to build an apartment complex for homeless young adults on the city’s west side – the second lawsuit filed against the city in two weeks over recent contentious land use approvals. The 50-unit Launchpad Apartments received hefty opposition from…
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Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade to deliver inaugural State of the City address next week
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Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade will deliver his inaugural State of the City address next week, on his 100th day in office. Mobolade will give the address Thursday, Sept. 14 at The Broadmoor International Center, 1 Lake Ave. The event takes place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mobolade will report on the progress made in his…
