AltWeeklies Wire
'I'm done with him'new
Documents show Air Force Academy officials blowing off grad, faith-based complaints.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
08-18-2011 |
War
From Homes to Oil?new
Banning Lewis Ranch could be the next playground for oil and gas drillers, depending on rezoning.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
07-14-2011 |
Business & Labor
Growing Problemnew
Sheriff seeks advice from attorney general on how to handle medical marijuana found during evictions.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
07-14-2011 |
Drugs
Pinon Canyon: Staying vigilantnew
The four-year-old funding ban on military expansion lives on, but plans to protect Pinon Canyon remain in "initial stages."
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
05-31-2011 |
War
Power Playnew
Colorado Springs vies for the latest 'big thing' in economic development -- data centers.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
05-12-2011 |
Economy
Running on Emptynew
Nearly a third of top management jobs in the Colorado Springs government are vacant pending the election of a strong mayor.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
05-09-2011 |
Politics
Bach to Business in Colorado Springsnew
Mayoral candidate Steve Bach has been bullish in his dealings in local development and real estate.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
04-21-2011 |
Politics
Why Isn't Colorado Springs Leading the Way in Renewable Energy?new
This year, Colorado Springs Utilities set aside $1.5 million for solar rebates. The problem is, even with a rebate, your typical church, school or other nonprofit can't afford the up-front cost of a system. For-profit businesses -- which can qualify for federal grants -- are the only ones that might.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
04-21-2011 |
Environment
Democrats: New Blue Bloodnew
With Bidlack moving to Sen. Bennet's local office, county Dems find another leader with big ambitions.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
04-15-2011 |
Politics
Is it Time to End the Tax Breaks for Active and Retire Military Members?new
From 2008 to 2010, exchanges at Fort Carson, Peterson Air Force Base and the U.S. Air Force Academy sold nearly $600 million worth of goods to active-duty and retired military families, with most of those sales not subject to local and state sales taxes. Nor did the exchanges, run by a branch of the military called the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), pay any local property tax, personal property tax or income tax.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
04-15-2011 |
War
Reform -- Without the Team -- in Colorado Springsnew
Four new Councilors, plus an impressive mandate for Jan Martin, promise a positive restart for the city.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
04-07-2011 |
Politics
Is Bringing the New Combat Aviation Brigade to Fort Carson a Good Idea?new
Now that the Army has chosen Fort Carson to host a new Combat Aviation Brigade, nearly everyone is heralding it as a boon to Colorado Springs' economy and the nation's security. But others aren't thrilled.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
04-05-2011 |
War
Flying Solonew
Grant McKenzie wrestled with bipolar disorder, diagnosed by the Air Force within months of his graduation day but never properly treated.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
03-28-2011 |
Science
Flat-Liningnew
Contrary to hopes, economic indicators point more toward a tortoise-speed recovery.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
03-25-2011 |
Economy
Sun Blocknew
Unlike in other states, Colorado Springs Utilities and similar suppliers reduce their solar cell rebates.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
02-28-2011 |
Policy Issues
