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Republicans in the lead for El Paso County commissioner races
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The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners will likely stay red this year, with Republicans taking the lead against Democrats in each of three open elections. All three Republican candidates are leading against Democrats in early unofficial results. In District 3, Republican Bill Wysong has 54.02% of the vote to Democrat Naomi Lopez at…
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Resident sues El Paso County for violating dead-end road rules; ‘they’re putting people’s lives at risk’
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Tucked into a valley north of the Air Force Academy, the residents of about 80 homes have one way out in the event of a fire — Hay Creek Road. Some houses are well hidden in the foothills and accessed by dirt roads that wind down to the main paved two-lane Hay Creek. None have an…
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Findings from first of two investigations into Space Command basing decision expected early April
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Nearly 15 months after then-President Donald Trump announced U.S. Space Command would be moved from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Ala., findings from the first of two investigations into potential political influence on the decision are expected in early April. “There is a rumor going around that it will have some findings that will be favorable…
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State of the Region postponed after El Paso County commissioner tests positive for COVID-19
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Thursday’s State of the Region has been postponed until January because the keynote speaker, El Paso County Commission Chairman Stan VanderWerf, tested positive on Monday morning for COVID-19. VanderWerf spoke about having the virus Tuesday during the regular county commission meeting, saying he was feeling “pretty good” and that postponing the State of the Region,…
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More than 50 county commissioners endorse Republican gubernatorial candidate Walker Stapleton
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County commissioners representing more than half of Colorado’s counties are endorsing Republican gubernatorial candidate Walker Stapleton, his campaign said Monday. The two-term state treasurer, one of 10 Republicans running to replace term-limited Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper, unveiled the slate of 57 officials from 33 counties the day before voters are set to attend precinct caucuses. “County…
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I-25 bridge dedicated in honor of Springs Pearl Harbor veteran Jim Downing
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A Colorado Springs thoroughfare that for months was a jumble of traffic drums and restricted lanes will now pay tribute to a beloved local Pearl Harbor survivor, retired Navy Lt. James “Jim” Downing. The new Interstate 25 bridge over Cimarron Street will forever bear his name. Downing, 104, is one of the oldest living survivors…
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Commissioner Stan VanderWerf endorses Republican Chance Hill in CU regent’s race
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Republican Chance Hill announced Tuesday that he’s won the endorsement of El Paso County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf for University of Colorado regent in the 5th Congressional District. Hill, an employment law attorney and political newcomer, is the lone declared candidate for the seat in next year’s election, when incumbent Kyle Hybl, who has also endorsed…
