Tag: annexation
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New city Colorado Springs expanded quickly during the 1800s and 1900s with annexations and surprises
It was known as Fountain Colony as Gen. William Jackson Palmer planned his city and drove that first stake at Pikes Peak and Cascade avenues in 1871. By 1872 it was formally incorporated and officially called Colorado Springs. Major expansions, integrations and annexations started almost immediately reaching out every direction from downtown. According to Colorado…
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What we’re tracking with Colorado Springs Utilities and City Council in 2026
The new year will bring a new round of political questions and economic issues for Mayor Yemi Mobolade and the Colorado Springs City Council to navigate. Colorado Springs Utilities will also have its own share of questions about the projects in its growing $2 billion budget. Here are a few of the stories The Gazette…
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Manitou Springs City Hall lockdown caused by man informing police he would annex city
A Manitou Springs man arrested by police on Thursday allegedly threatened to annex the city over an “illegal” ballot measure, according to court documents obtained by The Gazette. Travis Garrigan, 50, emailed a Manitou Springs police commander several times on Oct. 4-5 and nine times on Thursday about his seizure and annexation of the City…
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EDITORIAL: Locals need a say in community development
A small-town tussle over plans for Colorado’s second Buc-ee’s — on I-25 along the Palmer Divide, between Denver and Colorado Springs — has mushroomed over the past half year into a statewide debate that has drawn in wide-ranging stakeholders and even political luminaries. The controversy could be resolved as early as today, when the Palmer…
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Palmer Lake announces deal with Buc-ee’s
On Friday, Palmer Lake announced a negotiated agreement with Buc-ee’s on a proposed annexation of land for a travel station. In the agreement, the town states Buc-ee’s obligations if the annexation passes, including water use, road re-pavements and various costs toward Palmer Lake. As part of the agreement, Buc-ee’s offered to pay for the installation…
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Palmer Lake announces deal with Buc-ee’s
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save On Friday, Palmer Lake announced a negotiated agreement with Buc-ee’s on a proposed annexation of land for a travel station. In the agreement, the town states Buc-ee’s obligations if the annexation passes, including water use,…
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Palmer Lake announces deal with Buc-ee’s
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save On Friday, Palmer Lake announced a negotiated agreement with Buc-ee’s on a proposed annexation of land for a travel station. In the agreement, the town states Buc-ee’s obligations if the annexation passes, including water use, road re-pavements and various costs toward Palmer Lake. As part…
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Palmer Lake recall election moves ahead, but new mayor is excluded
Town must set election date for two trustees, but new mayor excluded
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Palmer Lake recall election moves ahead, but new mayor is excluded
Town must set election date for two trustees, but new mayor excluded
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Time running out to vote on Karman Line annexation
Ballots are due at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Colorado Springs’ special election about the future of the Karman Line annexation, which has garnered more than $1 million in campaign money. The Colorado Springs City Council voted in January to approve a “flagpole” road annexation to allow a new development east of the city. An opposition…