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Veterans coming together in Colorado Springs
May 30, 2011 11:53 AM
The Pikes Peak Veterans Council and its' 40 member organizations are holding their annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Retired Enlisted Association in Colorado Springs. Mayor Lionel Rivera is the guest speaker for Monday's service. The service begins at 11 a.m. The Retired Enlisted Association is located at... more » -
One woman's 100th birthday wish
October 19, 2010 11:23 PM
Close to two dozen sets of eyes were watching Marian Courter on Tuesday afternoon when she visited Lockheed Martin's facility near Interquest and I-25. Why? It was her wish for her one hundredth birthday to have lunch at the place where she loved to work. "[I wanted] just to see... more » -
Broadmoor to host 2011 Global New Energy Summit
September 20, 2010 6:04 PM
The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs will host the third annual Global New Energy Summit in April 2011. In a press conference at The Broadmoor on Monday, it was announced the summit will be held April 17-19 of next year. Colorado Springs Mayor Lionel Rivera says Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has... more » -
Doctor, former councilman commits suicide
August 17, 2010 11:48 AM
A highly respected and well-connected member of the Colorado Springs community has ended his own life. Dr. Ted Eastburn's body was discovered at 7:45 Tuesday morning in his office at Memorial Hospital. Eastburn was a former city councilman, cardiologist, faculty member at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and... more » -
Council Members Boycott Mayor's Final State of the City Address
June 30, 2010 8:30 PM
Lionel Rivera delivered his final State of the City address as mayor of Colorado Springs Wednesday, but two of his fellow City Council members boycotted the event. Vice Mayor Larry Small and District 3 councilmember Sean Paige said they couldn't, in good conscience, attend the event at the Doubletree World... more » -
Ribbon cut on new Colorado Springs USOC headquarters
May 3, 2010 5:48 PM
U.S. Olympic Committee leaders have cut the ribbon on their new headquarters, the cornerstone of a $53 million project that will keep the organization in Colorado Springs for the next 30 years. USOC chief executive Scott Blackmun and Mayor Lionel Rivera were among those cutting the ribbon Monday. ... more » -
City launches fundraising campaign
November 19, 2009 8:44 PM
Want to give money to help Rockledge Ranch? The Starsmore Discovery Center? Buses? Now you can. The city started a fundraising campaign to try to raise money for the places and services people care about. It's called the "My Community Investment Campaign." Donations will go toward the park department... more » -
Mayor and Vice Mayor recall paperwork filed
November 13, 2009 3:24 PM
A local homeless activate has filed paperwork with the city clerk's office to begin a recall effort, an employee with the city clerk's office tells News First 5. She said Patrick Ayers filed the intent this morning. Ayers held a media conference last week to announce his plans. He... more » -
Homeless activist announces recall effort against Mayor and Vice Mayor
November 6, 2009 7:24 PM
A local homeless activist is becoming active in a different effort. Patrick Ayers is leading a recall effort against Mayor Lionel Rivera and Vice Mayor Larry Small. At a news conference on Friday, Ayers said he believes Rivera acted unethically in his dealings with the US Olympic Committee... more » -
Debate about 300 continues
November 4, 2009 8:43 PM
The ballots have been cast and counted but there are still questions about a key measure in Colorado Springs. Debate continues about ballot issue 300, which votes past Tuesday night and ends enterprise payments to the city At a press conference Wednesday, anti-tax activist Douglas Bruce who sponsored the... more »
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