The City of Colorado Springs ranked ninth in the 2023 U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Places to Live rankings. This marks the sixth consecutive year Colorado Springs ranked inside the top 10 of the U.S. News Best Places to Live listing. Olympic City USA was one of only two Colorado cities to place in the top 10, as well as ranking second in the country in the “Most Desirable” category.
Increased investment in stormwater infrastructure over the last several years has made Colorado Springs better prepared for flash flooding. After record rainfall this week, the benefits of those investments can be seen in areas such as Monument Branch and Voyager. The creek was highly eroded causing issues downstream, but the recently finished project added sculptured rock to allow water to flow safely and avoid flooding in the area. From roadway intersections to creeks, all around town stormwater investments are helping to make Colorado Springs a safer place to live.
Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers is saying farewell, thank you and sharing some of his most emotional memories of his time serving the city.
Samples taken from Mountain Metropolitan Transit’s (MMT) Downtown Terminal show methamphetamine contamination levels that exceed the cleanup standards set by the state of Colorado. MMT will hire a remediation contractor who is certified by the State of Colorado. The facility will be tested again after the remediation work is completed, in compliance with state standards and to ensure the Downtown Terminal is safe for public use. The lobby and restrooms at the Downtown Terminal will remain closed until further notice.
The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) has begun an expansion and remodel of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security queuing area. Construction is anticipated to be a four-month project from now through the end of September 2023. This expansion will allow for an enhanced passenger experience and further accommodate traffic through the checkpoint.
The City’s Sports Office opens registration for fall soccer on Monday, May 15. Thanks to a program created by Olympic City USA, the registration fee will be waived for the first 460 kids to sign up. Free spots are available in parks citywide from PreK-4th grade. The most spots will be available in the youngest age divisions and at practice locations in southeast and central Colorado Springs.
City Council is seeking to fill two upcoming voting member positions on the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Advisory Board. This Board reviews matters pertaining to the planning, development, improvement, beautification, equipping and maintenance of the public parks, playgrounds, programs, urban forest, recreation facilities, and resources including golf courses and cemeteries. Applications can be found at ColoradoSprings.gov/boards and are due by Wednesday, May 31.
The Colorado Springs Fire Department is hosting its next Living with Wildfire Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, May 16. These informative meetings will encourage residents living in our wildland-urban interface to engage in a conversation about wildfire risk in their area. The Living with Wildfire Town Hall Series aims to empower the community to be ready if a wildfire happens.
Voters have until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16 to return ballots for the 2023 Mayoral Run-Off Election to one of 26 drop-off locations. If voters did not receive a ballot or have questions about the election, they are asked to contact the City Clerk’s office at 719-385-5901 or visit ColoradoSprings.gov/Election. Initial results will be released on Tuesday, May 16 at approximately 7:30 p.m. via the city’s website, ColoradoSprings.gov and Twitter account.