Colorado Springs and El Paso County leaders join together in recognizing Friday’s announcement by U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) that it has reached full operational capability at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs. Read statements from Mayor Yemi Mobolade, El Paso County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf, and , Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC President and CEO Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer.
The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) welcomed over 20 percent more travelers during the month of November in comparison to the previous year and a staggering 49 percent when compared to 2019. Of these, 106,483 passengers boarded flights at COS, contributing to a total of 211,464 passengers for the month. In November, COS had 129,098 departing seats, with an average load factor of 82.5 percent – a notable increase over the previous year and a trend seen throughout 2023.
Marksheffel Road will close to all traffic between Barnes Road and Zircon Drive from Friday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. to Monday, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. for major underground utility work. Travelers should plan for additional travel time and seek alternate routes, especially during the day on Monday. The signed detour route uses Peterson Road, which is less than one mile west of Marksheffel Road. Antelope Ridge Drive is not a recommended detour route. The west and north legs of the Barnes Road / Marksheffel Road intersection will remain open.
The Colorado Springs City Council voted unanimously to approve a 2024 property tax reduction for residents. By capping local rates, the City will provide approximately $6.2 million of property tax relief. The City’s share of property owner’s 2022 property tax bill payable in 2023 was 3.929 mills, which included a temporary mill levy credit of 0.35 mills, equating to approximately 7% of your property taxes. The 2023 property tax rate to be collected in 2024 includes a temporary mill levy credit of 0.70 mills for a total City mill levy rate of 3.579 which is approximately 6.7% of property taxes.
When the bitter cold hits Colorado Springs, there’s a program providing hope to those in need of shelter. Learn about Hope COS and the personal stories of two people working to save lives in our community.
Colorado Springs Police Department’s K9 Riggs has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Riggs’ vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Jovi”.
The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) was named one of The Gazette’s Best Workplaces for 2023. This is the third consecutive year COS has been recognized with this award. The annual Best Workplaces process demonstrates the value of an organization’s team and emphasizes the impact effective leadership has on achieving success and employee engagement. Best Workplaces honorees are voted on by the employees via a survey that addresses topics like organization health, leadership, employee engagement and work-life balance. The process is designed to highlight the companies that are creating a strong and healthy workplace culture.