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Gas prices spike in Colorado Springs, but reason goes beyond war in Middle East
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Gas prices in Colorado Springs are rising, up by about 26 cents per gallon compared to the same time last week, according to a GasBuddy survey. AAA Colorado, the local arm of the national travel agency, reported a 25-cent increase compared to last week. Still, Colorado’s average of $3.02 per gallon is cheaper than the…
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As rates dip below 6%, Denver agents see market come alive with multiple offers
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When Mile Hi Modern agent Brandy Pfalmer’s clients put in an offer on a $1.025 million home in Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood last week, her clients added an extra $75,000 to sweeten the deal. But that wasn’t enough. Ultimately, Pfalmer’s buyers lost out to another party offering a cash transaction — one of many multiple-offer situations…
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Judge rejects motion in lawsuit against Palmer Lake mayor: ‘Weird situation’
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An El Paso County District Court has denied a request to freeze Dennis Stern’s role as mayor in Palmer Lake, calling the motion an overreach of judicial authority. In the denial, Judge David Prince said that a court interfering in the legislative actions of a municipality violated legal principles “that have been established for more…
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Aurora, Holmes reach settlement in First Amendment lawsuit
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Aurora officials and activist MiDian Holmes (Shofner) announced a settlement Monday in a First Amendment lawsuit filed by Holmes almost a year ago. The lawsuit claimed the decision by Aurora City Council members to end public comment pending a decision in the Kilyn Lewis family lawsuit was unconstitutional. Under the settlement terms, Aurora City Council…
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Report says Denver’s restaurant industry in need of intervention
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Denver’s restaurant industry is struggling and facing “sustained structural pressure,” according to a report by local industry leaders. Last year, the city’s economic development department and Visit Denver created a six-month liaison program to research issues affecting the restaurant sector after leaders spoke out against Mayor Mike Johnston. The initiative led by two veteran…
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Denver City Council to vote on police identity bill and quarterly reporting
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Two bills are up for final consideration by the Denver City Council on Monday. The first is Council Bill 26-0125, which proposes an ordinance to prohibit law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, from concealing their identities while interrogating, detaining, or arresting an individual within the City and County of Denver. The second is Council…
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Aurora police chief creates team to improve communication between police, residents
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In the midst of Aurora officials’ efforts to create a police oversight office, the department’s chief announced Thursday the creation of a community response team intended to improve communication between residents and police. Aurora Police Department officials lauded the formation of the Chief’s Community Response Team in a news release Thursday, saying the team will…
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‘Housing mismatch’ improving in Colorado Springs, but residents losing purchasing power: Report
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Residents in Colorado Springs and El Paso County are losing purchasing power as average rental housing and home prices over the last decade have increased more than two to three times that of average incomes. At the same time, a “housing mismatch” between the types of homes being built in the area and the homes…
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Denver launches public process to update energy code, extending standards to single-family homes
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Denver launched a public process on Feb. 26 to update its energy code for new and renovated small buildings, including single-family homes and duplexes, that would extend efficiency and electrification-readiness standards that began with energy compliance goals for large commercial and multifamily buildings in 2023. Denver’s 2021 Energize Denver ordinance required energy benchmarking and reductions…
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Aurora Water officials answer funding, timeline questions about planned reservoir in Park County
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In recent months, Aurora Water selected a new site in Park County for a future reservoir to expand the city’s water storage capabilities. On Wednesday, water officials shared project updates with 100 meeting attendees online, answering questions about the location, timeline and impacts of the project. The reservoir, dubbed the Wild Horse Reservoir, will be…