There are many ways to celebrate the holiday season this year in Colorado Springs, including a variety of City-sponsored events on Saturday, Dec. 9.  Events include the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum’s (CSPM) annual Festival of Lights Open House, Skate in the Park in Acacia Park, U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum Winter Celebration, the 40th annual Festival of Lights Parade and the Rock Ledge Ranch in Garden of the Gods Park Holiday Evening.

The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) will join forces with Shield616, Toys for Tots, and the Police Foundation of Colorado Springs to host its 3^rd Annual Holiday on the Hill, on Sunday, December 10, 2023, from 3-6 p.m. at the Gold Hill Division, 955 W. Moreno Ave. This event is free and open to everyone in our community. Every kid will walk away with a new toy!

The City of Colorado Springs just passed its 2024 budget. So, what’s in a City budget, how does it work and who’s in charge of putting it together? This blog answers common questions as well as addressing how the City works on tight budgets, how we prioritize spending, and where funding often comes from.

The Interstate 25 (I-25) exit at Fontanero Street will change its name to Centennial Boulevard, reflecting the City of Colorado Springs’ extension of the roadway during a recently-completed project.

Construction is now underway to replace the Circle Drive Bridges. Originally built in 1963, the City of Colorado Springs is replacing all four bridges. The project is anticipated to be complete by the fall of 2025. The public will experience traffic impacts, such as lane shifts, trail detours, and minimized speeds within the work zone.

Robert Hernandez, the City of Colorado Springs’ Human Resources Accessibility Manager, has been appointed by Governor Polis to the state's Subcommittee on Physical and Programmatic Basic Access Within State and Local Government for Persons with Disabilities. He will help study and make recommendations on issues to ensure people with disabilities have access to the services they need, can effectively participate in public discussions, can be employed by governmental agencies, and can run for and effectively serve in elected positions.