Tag: Parks Recreation And Cultural Services
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Remembering Bill Ruskin, advocate for parks, trails and conservation in Colorado Springs
The Palmer Land Conservancy. Cleanup work at Garden of the Gods. A nationwide program for trail stewardship. All three can trace their origins back to one Colorado Springs man’s advocacy work in the 1970s. William “Bill” Ruskin, who died Aug. 9 at the age of 87, was a leader for the city’s parks planning and…
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New community alliance launched to help guide Westside Community Center
Colorado Springs is partnering with a new neighborhood group to help steer the Westside Community Center’s programs. The Westside Community Center Alliance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit created by the Organization of Westside Neighbors, has been working with the city since May. The alliance is a “friends” group similar to the Guardians of Palmer Park or the…
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City Auditorium manager says building on track for events in 2027
From the outside, it may not appear that much work is happening at the City Auditorium. But construction is ramping up inside to keep the 103-year-old concert and event venue on track to reopen around the start of 2027. The city announced last year that it would contract with AVA Presents, a concert promotion company…
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Colorado Springs City Council approves new city attorney, parks director
The Colorado Springs City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to approve two new hires to lead major city departments. Stefanie Boster was approved as the next city attorney and Skyler Rorabaugh as the director of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department. Mayor Yemi Mobolade presented both nominees to the council and gave them the oath…