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What about PPRTA?

Approximately five years ago, the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority was created, and what big improvements have we seen? Do you realize some of the same people on City Council sit on the PPRTA board? I find this very disturbing. Did you know, according to the PPRTA Web site, that Colorado Springs spends $21 for each passenger annually while other cities spend up to $57 per passenger annually? And for every $1 invested in transit, the return is $3-$4 in new jobs, new developments and increased property values.

Are we any better off since PPRTA was created...

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Raw talent

Chevy Lee dishes fine food fakes at BAC dinners

Some of the most creative, interesting, vibrant and delicious dishes I've eaten recently have been comprised of raw food.

Star treatment

As Sheriff Terry Maketa runs for a third term, his personnel decisions deserve a second look

A detective brandished a gun at lawmen and landed in jail but is still working for the sheriff. A budget analyst received a 49 percent pay raise within five months of being hired. One dispatcher posed nude multiple times, played a prank that resulted in an Internal Affairs reprimand — then got promoted, herself. All those things have happened on Maketa's watch.

Starting a fire

Ex-Blood Brothers Johnny Whitney, Cody Votolato jam electro with their new band, Jaguar Love

The Indy tracked down the hyperactive Whitney, who will play this week at the Black Sheep.

 Film

Chaos contained

Green Zone

As long as you don't enter Green Zone expecting Bourne 4 or a totally accurate history lesson, you should emerge sufficiently entertained.

North Cheyenne Caņon Park Volunteer Training Program

A class on volunteer duties covering training for childrens programs, how to be a hike leader and more. RSVP to attend.
Fri., March 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Starsmore Discovery Center, 2120 S. Cheyenne Canon Road

Penrose-St. Francis Community Blood Drives

Walk-in and appointment blood donation opportunities at the Blood Bank and at locations throughout town through the mobile bank. Visit the Web site for locations and dates.

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Recent Comments

Re: Star treatment (News - 03/11/2010)

showmethemoney (03/12/2010)

So we get to see a pretty gross pic of Tiffany Huntz but none of Dorene (Billek) Cardarelle because of safety concerns? Like the soldier commented on his career and...

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Re: Star treatment (News - 03/11/2010)

Kane (03/12/2010)

Know what drives me crazy is that all of this negative Energy is being cause by false accusations by a couple people who are upset with Maketa. No one...

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Re: Star treatment (News - 03/11/2010)

disgustedatMaketa (03/12/2010)

I make a few calls and hear how Maketa and his staff have actually threatened the employees with termination if they say anything about the Sheriff publically. They were reminded...

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Reader Reviews

  • Re: Community Church of Manitou

    • We hope you always feel at home in the good graces of this little church…

    • on March 12, 2010
  • Re: O'Malley's Steak Pub

    • This is a casual, fun place to go. The wings are the best I've had…

    • on March 2, 2010
  • Re: Sushi Ring

    • I liked it the ppl there are friendly and the fiid was good alittle bright…

    • on February 27, 2010
  • Re: Dogtooth Coffee Company

    • Great coffee! nice place to just chill and have a coffee or a tastey lunch…

    • on February 26, 2010
  • Re: Edelweiss Restaurant

    • Went expecting good german food,had ok meal that was overpriced and service was below average…

    • on February 26, 2010
  • Re: Roman Villa Pizza

    • The best pizza in the springs! highly recomend it.

    • on February 26, 2010
  • Re: Borriello Brothers New York Pizza

    • Had the pizza.would not recommend it. sauce is missing somthing.Flavor. save your money buy a…

    • on February 26, 2010
  • Re: The Omelette Parlor

    • Love this place! really good reen chili. the staff is always on the spot. i…

    • on February 26, 2010

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