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Florissant Fossil Beds closed on Mondays and Tuesdays beginning February 24

Effective Monday, February 24, there will be no access to the visitor center, trailhead parking, or public restrooms on these days.
Florissant Fossil Beds closed on Mondays and Tuesdays due to "staffing issues"
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FLORISSANT — Starting Monday, February 24, the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Officials say this is due to a lack of staffing. Guests will not have access to the visitor center, public restrooms, or trailhead parking on these days.

Starting next week, the monument will be open Wednesday through Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Colorado Springs Utilities case hearing set for October to determine solar rate hikes

The Colorado Springs City Council has set its rate case hearing with Colorado Springs Utilities on October 14th, and solar customers with Colorado Springs Utilities may be looking at a more expensive bill in the coming months.

Colorado Springs Utilities case hearing set for October to determine solar rate hikes

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