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From Facebook group to boutique shop: The Book Baddies of Colorado Springs
Cari Brown is living proof of the old adage, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” Brown, a longtime book lover, spent several fruitless months searching for an online group of “bookish babes” like herself – a local sanctuary where readers could discuss and recommend books without judgment. “I hadn’t found a truly safe space where…
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Permitting slows, but single-family home building hot spots emerge in region
New home construction in Colorado Springs continues to grow, even if at a slightly slower pace than in previous years. The Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) issued 2,811 permits for single-family homes in 2025. This was slightly fewer than the previous year’s total of 2,854. Still, there are signs of optimism, said Bill Craighead,…
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Monument town council proposes changes to regional water district charter
In response to an ongoing disagreement about representation, the Town Council of Monument has drafted its own amendments to the charter creating the Fountain Creek Watershed District. “We’re due our own representation,” said councilman Marco Fiorito at a discussion about the change at a meeting Tuesday night. The watershed district is an organization comprised mostly…
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Monument town council proposes changes to regional water district charter
In response to an ongoing disagreement about representation, the Town Council of Monument has drafted its own amendments to the charter creating the Fountain Creek Watershed District. “We’re due our own representation,” said councilman Marco Fiorito at a discussion about the change at a meeting Tuesday night. The watershed district is an organization comprised mostly…
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Monument, Fountain sign contract for regional emergency management
In its latest accreditation report last year, the Monument Fire District had recommendations for better planning in the event of disasters such as wildfires and winter storms. “The Fire District identified that we needed an emergency planner,” said Fire Chief Andy Kovacs. “It just wasn’t something that made sense to do on our own.” To…
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‘Turnkey’ solution: Fountain set to finalize major water contract
The city of Fountain is on the cusp of signing a 50-year agreement to pull hundreds of acre-feet in water per year from wells on the historic Venetucci Farm. “This is the cheapest water we’re going to get,” summarized Fountain Mayor Sharon Thompson at a presentation on the contract on Tuesday. The deal, if struck,…
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Man who caused death of Fountain police officer receives maximum sentence
The man found guilty of causing the death of Fountain police officer Julian Becerra was sentenced to 132 years behind bars on Thursday. Devon Bobian, 34, was found guilty at a jury trial in May 2024 on five charges for leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a car chase throughout El Paso County that resulted in Becerra’s…
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Fountain thief in 2024 officer-involved shooting avoids prison time
The Walgreens thief injured after being shot by Fountain police in September 2024 was sentenced to probation Monday. The case for Brenden Burningham, 32, started on Sept. 14, 2024, when Fountain police officers responded to a robbery at the Walgreens along 7910 Fountain Mesa Road. The man had threatened employees and was armed with a…
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Fountain reorganizes tax agreement for 200-acre ‘blight’ area
If you take a wrong turn in the intense commercial development around Mesa Ridge Parkway in Fountain, you might end up in a curious swath of undeveloped land. Designated by the East Infill Urban Renewal Plan, this 213-acre area has resisted development despite the presence of big box stores, dense residential neighborhoods and apartments on…
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6 takeaways from Election Day 2025 around Colorado Springs
The 2025 coordinated election is over. While results remain unofficial, major local races are showing wide margins of victory for some candidates and issues. Others remain too close to call. The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office, in its latest release of election data Tuesday night, is showing a 30.9% turnout in El Paso County among…