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Issue 1 draws nearly $1 million in campaign money
click to enlarge If you haven't noticed, there's a lot of air time on TV and radio stations devoted to convincing you to either support Issue 1 in the city's April 2 election, or defeat it. Issue 1 would authorize firefighters to have collective bargaining rights but prohibit a strike. Firefighters argue they need a seat at the table to assure their and the public's safety via appropriate staffing and equipment.
"Battle of the Bike Lanes" draws large, noisy crowd
click to enlarge Faith Miller About 300 people crowded Studio Bee to hear panelists speak about bike lanes. Bike lanes are currently one of the most controversial topics in Colorado Springs, at least in terms of the number of comments and letters-to-the-editor that local media receive on the subject. So, we stopped by a free public event called "Battle of the Bike Lanes," hosted by the Gazette at the Pikes Peak Center's Studio Bee on Feb. 25.
New CSPD police chief says traffic deaths, adding officers, homeless are top challenges
click to enlarge Courtesy CSPD Vince Niski Deputy Chief Vince Niski is expected to succeed Pete Carey as chief of the Colorado Springs Police Department (assuming if City Council approves). He says his biggest challenges in his new role will be curbing traffic fatalities, efficiently adding 120 police officers in the next four years and dealing with the growing homeless population. Niski, chosen by Mayor John Suthers on Feb.
Green New Deal proposes sweeping environmental change
click to enlarge Facebook Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, co-author of the Green New Deal, and target for anti-socialist rhetoric. A bill rolled out in the U.S. House Thursday, Feb. 7, aims to make the U.S. net-zero, emissions wise, by 2050. Dubbed the “Green New Deal,” the legislation backed by New York freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Massachusetts Sen. Edward J. Markey proposes an overhaul of the nation’s infrastructure, energy and transportation sectors. Both lawmakers are Democrats.
White supremacist posters found on Indy distribution boxes downtown
Thursday, January 31, 2019 White supremacist posters found on Indy distribution boxes downtown Posted By Alissa Smith on Thu, Jan 31, 2019 at 10:12 AM click to enlarge Nico Wilkinson Identity Evropa, a white supremacist hate group, has been active in Colorado Springs for at least seven months. In August of 2018, we reported that a swastika had been found spray-painted on a trail in Briargate — an area of town that has seen previous white supremacist activity.
Dragon Theatre Productions celebrates 10 years with a retrospective showcase
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Dragon Theatre Productions celebrates 10 years with a retrospective showcase Posted By Alissa Smith on Wed, Jan 23, 2019 at 1:00 AM click to enlarge Matt Meacham Dragon Theatre 10th Anniversary Celebration, 2-6 p.m., Stargazers, 10 S. Parkside Drive, $10, stargazerstheatre.com. When Dragon Theatre Productions puts on a show, the most magical part of it happens behind the scenes.
Skirted Heifer owners win on Guy's Grocery Games
Friday, January 4, 2019 Skirted Heifer owners win on Guy's Grocery Games Posted By Griffin Swartzell on Fri, Jan 4, 2019 at 4:27 PM click to enlarge Griffin Swartzell Skirted Heifer's Hangover burger. Congratulations to Suzette Megyeri, co-owner of Skirted Heifer and Bambino's Urban Pizzeria, and Kevin Megyiri, sole owner of the upcoming northeastern Skirted Heifer location. On January 2, the mother-son team took home first place on Food Network TV show Guy's Grocery Games.
International Duo Piano competition returns to The Broadmoor
Thursday, January 3, 2019 International Duo Piano competition returns to The Broadmoor Posted By Alissa Smith on Thu, Jan 3, 2019 at 1:00 AM click to enlarge Tina Jacob United States International Duo Piano Competition, Jan. 4-6, times vary, The Broadmoor, 1 Lake Ave., $5-$15, usidpc.org. In its 20th year, this prestigious competition returns again to The Broadmoor hotel, where it attracts some of the most promising and established talent in the genre of duo piano.
Lee Spirits Co. releases peppermint schnapps
Wednesday, January 2, 2019 Lee Spirits Co. releases peppermint schnapps Posted By Griffin Swartzell on Wed, Jan 2, 2019 at 8:09 AM click to enlarge Griffin Swartzell Lee Spirits Co.'s peppermint schnapps drinks under-sweet and aggressively minty, recalling an Altoids mint. Lee Spirits Company has a new product out on store shelves, and it's well-timed for winter.
Sierra Nevada entrusts local breweries to produce Resilience IPA charity beer
Friday, December 28, 2018 Sierra Nevada entrusts local breweries to produce Resilience IPA charity beer Posted By Griffin Swartzell on Fri, Dec 28, 2018 at 4:37 PM click to enlarge Courtesy Sierra Nevada In November, the Camp Fire devastated northern California, becoming the sixth deadliest fire in U.S. history. It burned over 153,000 acres and destroyed more than 18,000 buildings.
Phantom Canyon Brewing Company splits with longtime brewers
Thursday, December 20, 2018 Phantom Canyon Brewing Company splits with longtime brewers Posted By Griffin Swartzell on Thu, Dec 20, 2018 at 4:25 PM click to enlarge Matthew Schniper Taps at the bar at Phantom Canyon Brewing Company. As of mid-December, longtime Phantom Canyon Brewing Company brewers Alan Stiles and Troy Johnson no longer work at the Breckenridge-Wynkoop Holdings-owned spot. The duo brewed at Phantom Canyon for 10 and 5 years, respectively.
Brother Luck announces new restaurant Lucky Dumplings
Thursday, December 20, 2018 Brother Luck announces new restaurant Lucky Dumplings Posted By Griffin Swartzell on Thu, Dec 20, 2018 at 4:22 PM click to enlarge Kirsten Akens Luck's back on Food Network Local chef, restaurateur and occasional reality cooking show competitor Brother Luck just announced a new restaurant he’s working to open. It’s called Lucky Dumplings and if all goes to plan, Luck says it could open as soon as mid-March, 2019.
Blank Coffee/Food Slideshow
September 04, 2018 Slideshows » Food & Drink In as much as Blank's clearly a better space for coffee, and doing fine with eats, too, it should succeed in finding its community, and serving it well. Matthew Schniper A cortado and The Farm toast. Matthew Schniper Smoked mackerel toast with farmers cheese and pickled green chile. Matthew Schniper Donuts are made in house daily. Matthew Schniper The view down from the top seating area.
Nine recipes that make a night of excess that much tastier
Nine recipes that make a night of excess that much tastier We all have our vices, and all things should be taken in moderation — including moderation. But in those occasional excesses, when we’re drunk, stoned, hung over, locked into a Netflix original series, or in the middle of a serious knitting bender — excess doesn’t necessitate drugs — we need sustenance.
Visit Comanche National Grassland
The premise of the trip went this way: Front Rangers generally head west, where the mountains and many rivers are, for most of their outdoor adventuring. There's often a bit of northward or southern drift along those paths, but rarely do you hear your friends, even the fishermen and -women, talk of going east. Yes, Springs folk do make the Calhan drive regularly for the Paint Mines Interpretive Park, but what else? What's worthwhile on all the rest of that map — nearly half the state?
Streetcar520 previews menu, announces opening
In advance of Streetcar520's grand opening on Saturday, August 4, we were invited by for a media preview night. Check out what we tried at the former McCabe's and try not to drool on your screen. Griffin Swartzell Denver artist Michael Ortiz designed the murals in Streetcar 520. Griffin Swartzell The former McCabe's space has been renovated and is much more open than before. Griffin Swartzell Artist Michael Ortiz favors figurative work; he and owner Ari Howard collaborated on color selection.
Springs Utilities to power 30,000 more homes with solar
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Clear Spring Ranch 10 megawatt solar array. Colorado Springs Utilities recently signed contracts for two solar energy projects totaling 95 megawatts, enough to power 30,000 homes annually. The Palmer Solar Project and Grazing Yak Project will increase the Springs Utilities solar energy production to 130 megawatts when both projects are online by the end of 2020.
Recycled goods from Colorado Springs find many end users
Recently, we published a post on the ways China's National Sword policy is affecting recycling in Colorado . Now we're looking at where your waste becomes a valuable commodity.As mentioned, most waste enters the stream via single-stream recycling. From there it goes to a sorting facility where it's separated by a combination of machines and manual labor. The sorted material is bundled together where it's sold and sent elsewhere to become a new product.
Pueblo's Energy Future coalition holds municipal energy town halls
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Xcel's Comanche Generating Station. Pueblo's Energy Future coalition is hosting a series of town hall meetings to engage and inform citizens on a proposed transition to municipal utility. The meetings, which began in January, follow a September City Council resolution stating Pueblo's intent to end a franchise agreement with Black Hills Energy.
Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance launches local recreation website
The Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance (PPORA) , a collaboration of businesses and individuals promoting natural and recreational opportunity in the regionlaunched the Pikes Peak Outdoor website in March at their State of the Outdoors event. The new site connects local adventurers to all the information they need to plan their trip outdoors.
Olympic City USA celebrates Olympic Day
June 23 marked the 70th Olympic Day, celebrating the modern Olympic Games which began June 23, 1894. Olympic Day is now celebrated by millions in 160 countries, including over four million in 2017, according to the United States Olympic Committee. The Olympic Day mission is to promote fitness, well-being, culture and education, while promoting the Olympic values of excellence friendship and respect.
National Sword recycling program's impacts on Colorado commodities
"The amount (of plastic) that we're producing is supposed to quadruple by 2050. So we're producing this stuff super fast, it never goes away...
25th Bike to Work Day draws record numbers
On Wednesday, June 27, 1,355 Springs residents participated in the 25th annual Bike to Work Day, a record number of participants. Bike riders chose from several breakfast locations to stop for free breakfast on their commute, and The Corporate Challenge pitted businesses against each other to see who could draw the most participation. The Class A (1-29 employees) winner of the Corporate Challenge was Honest Accurate Auto Service with 12 out of 12 employees participating.
A firsthand look at PikeRide, the city's new bike share
June 27, 2018 Slideshows » News Tyler Grimes PikeRide is Colorado Springs' new bike share program. Tyler Grimes A PikeRide bike next to a new parking protected bike lane. Tyler Grimes PikeRide bikes come with solar powered batteries. Tyler Grimes Bikes will soon have turn by turn navigation. Tyler Grimes Bikes come with a basket. Tyler Grimes Allen Beauchamp, Bicycle Initiatives Coordinator for the Trails and Open Space Coalition, led the community ride.
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