City of Colorado Springs administrative and elected administrative offices and agencies will be closed on Monday, June 19 for Juneteenth.

The city’s new mayor has said one of his priorities is to be transparent and provide frequent updates. He’s back to talk about his first few days in office, his focus and his plan to keep residents informed.

The City of Colorado Springs Community Development Division has awarded more than $340,000 in grants to nine Colorado Springs nonprofit organizations through two programs aimed at assisting low- to moderate-income individuals and families. The City receives these funds by formula grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (PRCS) and the United States Forest Service (USFS) announced that the Palmer Red Rock Trail, also known as the Section 16 Trail or the National Forest System Trail 775, is now reopened to the public. The trail connection has been closed since the significant rockslide and destruction of a trail bridge in May of 2022.

Yemi Mobolade was recently sworn in as the 42^nd Mayor of Colorado Springs. Hear about his priorities during his first 100 days in office, and get to know Mayor Yemi! We also encourage you to follow him on Twitter and Facebook at @MayorofCOS.

The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) welcomed a new carrier to the COS roster this week. Sun Country Airlines will begin nonstop service twice a week to Minneapolis/ St. Paul (MSP) effective June 8, 2023 – September 4, 2023. Beginning September 5, 2023, service will go to one time a week through November 26, 2023.

Participants can now sign up for Bike to Work Day on Wednesday, June 28. Riders can partake in a free breakfast at any of more than 30 breakfast stations on the trail system and at local businesses throughout Colorado Springs from 6 to 9 a.m.