News April 3, 2019
Read moreNews April 3, 2019 Trip Line on Rock Island Trail Two community leaders—a nationally-known artist and philanthropist, and the Executive Director of a local nonprofit—were injured this past week by a criminal act targeting cyclists. The perpetrator strung a taut line across a bridge on the Rock Island Trail, purposely to trap bicycle wheels. Both victims were flipped off their bikes
10News March 27, 2019
Read moreNews March 27, 2019 Santa Fe Trail Closure Trail Closure Wed. March 27 – Wed. April 3 USAFA will be closing the New Santa Fe Trail at the Tri-Intersection Bridge. Maintenance is scheduled to take a week. After April 3rd work will continue in the area, but will be fenced off so the trail can be accessed. Read more on our blog.
New Santa Fe Trail Closure
Read moreThe US Air Force Academy will be closing the New Santa Fe Regional Trail at the Tri-Intersection Bridge on March 27th thru April 3rd to remove the conex boxes and re-establish the trail. If they complete the work early, they will remove all of the closure signage and reopen the trail. After April 3rd they will still be working on
Friends of Peregrine Park Award
Read moreFriends of Blodgett Open Space is now called Friends of Peregrine Park and Open Spaces, due to their affiliation with the adjacent Home Owners Association. They received a $1000 Trustee award from the Edmondson Foundation for their ongoing excellent work. The money will be used to support volunteer projects this summer.
Celebrating the Progress Made at Blodgett Open Space
Read moreThis article by Susan Davies is a reprint from the Gazette Woodman Edition on March 20, 2019 Outsider’s View: Celebrating the progress made at Blodgett Open Space A common complaint amongst park and open space users is inadequate parking. For that reason, as Blodgett Open Space grows by 64 acres after a recent purchase, 15 new parking spaces will be
Stormwater Project Near Dublin and Rangewood
Read moreStormwater Project Near Dublin and Rangewood Thanks to voter support of Ballot Issue 2A, the City continues to invest in stormwater projects that will positively impact neighborhoods around Colorado Springs. Several large stormwater projects are slated for construction this winter and one of them is in your area. The Rangewood Tributary Detention Pond will be near Rangewood Drive and Dublin
News March 20, 2019
Read moreNews March 20, 2019 Friends of Ute Valley Park Receive Community Service Award The Colorado Springs Fire Department presented the David J. Collas Community Service Award to the Friends of Ute Valley Park! The Friends of Ute Valley Park were recognized for their outstanding commitment to community safety through collaborative and cooperative efforts in wildfire risk reduction. The friends group provided
2019 Lineworkers Rodeo
Read moreSat. March 30, 7:30 – 4:00 pm Rock Ledge Ranch, parking at 2424 Garden of the Gods Road FREE EVENT. Enjoy food trucks and family-friendly events while watching lineworkers from across the country compete. Opening Ceremony: 7:30 a.m. Competition: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids’ Zone activities: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit csu.org for more information or visit Facebook
Community Service Award for Friends of Ute Valley Park
Read moreThe Friends of Ute Valley Park received the David J. Collas Community Service Award from the Colorado Springs Fire Department on Saturday March 16, 2019. The recipient of this award is to a group that exemplifies an outstanding commitment to community safety through collaborative and cooperative efforts in wildfire risk reduction. The David J. Collas award is in recognition of this
News March 13, 2019
Read moreNews March 13, 2019 Largest Neighborhood Park Renovation in City History Panorama Park will soon receive the largest neighborhood park renovation in city history. The City and several partners have drafted plans to upgrade the park, including: a new playground, walking paths, lighting and a community gathering space. Parks department will continue to gather community feedback about the park’s renovation this spring