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Comment Archives: stories: News: Noted

Re: “Noted: White Acres plans advance

The truth is that the City Manager has dealt the budget problem to the employees saying "it's your problem if you want to fix it. What do I know? I have no one here, I'm a Californian." Is it asking too much to simply consider what Chicago City did today with furloughs leading up to eight million dollars in savings? There are willing employees who would do this...and not only with the concern for their jobs, but for the well being of the citizens they serve as a commUNITY.

Posted by TruWrite on 08/17/2009 at 11:18 PM

Re: “Noted: White Acres plans advance

Well Colorado Springs, get ready for the fun of red light cameras. If it works anything like to does in other cities, a private company will get 60% of the "ticket" to keep for "maintenance" and the city will do all it can to ensure revenues go up by shorting the Yellows (a 3 second yellow increases revenue by 150% vs a 4 second yellow).

Look at how Phoenix does it and tell me that cameras are right for our town.

Posted by Arominus on 08/17/2009 at 5:54 PM

Re: “Noted: Designated Driver scales back

Learn about mitigating human/coyote conflicts at www.ProjectCoyote.org. Project Coyote promotes educated coexistence between people and coyotes by championing progressive management policies and fostering respect for and understanding of America's native wild "song dog." We believe that coyotes are a vital component of our rural and urban communities, deserving of respect for their adaptability, resilience, and intelligence. We aim to create a shift in attitudes toward coyotes and other native carnivores by replacing ignorance and fear with understanding and appreciation. Also, watch the film trailer for “American Coyote— Still Wild at Heart” at www.projectcoyote.org/index.html

Posted by katedanaher on 06/25/2009 at 5:56 PM

Re: “Noted: Overdue tax fees lessened

Way to go Peak Addiction Recovery Center!! The order of articles here summarizes my thoughts; with the city hurting, and vital services consistently going away, you have managed to survive and grow! Despite a year of tremendous obstacles, you offer services unsurpassed by most treatment facilties across the nation!! Thanks Indy for putting in a good word for PARC, and their superhero McKelvey.

Posted by CSCounselor on 05/14/2009 at 6:27 AM

Re: “Noted: Few voting as election nears end

In reference to Article on this page-Rx discounts made available: El Paso County government will be offering a similar Rx discount drug card to residents within the entire county. Offered through National Association of Counties (NACo)cards will have no enrollment fee and no paperwork to fill out. Commissioners will approve the contract next week and cards will be distributed throughout the county and can also be used within the eight municipalities and unincorporated areas. El Paso County will have the new NACo Rx cards available by June. More to follow soon... Sallie Clark, El Paso County Commissioner

Posted by Commissioner Clark on 04/02/2009 at 7:39 PM

Re: “Theater fest shuts down

You can also download and print a petition to STOP the "Grow the Army" campaign from CSaction.org: http://csaction.org/TPs/pcms/SuspendPetition.pdf

Posted by CSaction on 02/26/2009 at 10:00 AM

Re: “Balink denies diverting calls

I agree that Rep. Lamborn is troubled--very troubled indeed--but I would suspect other causes than the one he stated. However, I have the same suspicion about most Republicans these days.

Posted by Wolfstan on 02/25/2009 at 1:48 PM

Re: “Pion Canyon plan takes hits

I find it interesting that Glenn is suddenly against the City Council pay increase when he has been such a huge proponent of it in the past. Perhaps his change in stance is due to the fact that he's up for re-election this year? (although he has no challengers yet). www.ImproveCOS.com

Posted by ImproveCOS.com on 01/19/2009 at 11:28 AM

Re: “City hopes to boot TABOR

RE: Kato Returns Home I just wanted to thank Ms. Stanley for her fair and open-minded reporting of my story. As an American Pitbull Terrier I am faced with breed discrimination everyday. I love people and try to look as friendly as my square head will allow, but sometimes when we go for walks, people stare at me and cross the street to avoid me. We APBT's have a somewhat dark past but it was not of our choosing. Today there are 'pitbulls' in many different professions not just professional fighting. For example their are APBT's that are therapy pets and rescue workers and some like me who are stay at home dogs. I am going to school though to become a therapy dog someday. So, Ms. Stanley I give you two paws up on your articles. Woof-Woof, Kato

Posted by Kato on 01/07/2009 at 3:47 AM

Re: “Early voting and other options near an end

Any record of how many people have voted early yet

Posted by Wizard on 10/31/2008 at 2:34 PM

Re: “College kids OK to vote here

While Balink may have corrected this information at CC, the El Paso County website still contains information to scare students aware from voting. This letter, dated October 2, implies that students who vote in a state other than their home state could suffer legal and financial repercussions, and so could their parents: http://car.elpasoco.com/NR/rdonlyres/6EBC251D-75BE-4777-A8E1-68BD177EDC82/0/Oct_2_2008_Zakhem_summary.pdf

Posted by epayne on 10/09/2008 at 4:05 PM

Re: “Kosley leaving Downtown Partnership

Beth Kosley has helped transform Downtown into a wonderful place. She will be greatly missed.

Posted by Rolfy1 on 10/05/2008 at 12:24 PM

Re: “Officials debate tax increase

1% is just a continuation of more and more, because it will never be enough for Maketa. I am getting very tired of the threats he and the Count continually put out . The voters can pay me now or pay for it later. Get over yourselves and do the job or get the hell out of it.

Posted by Watson on 09/18/2008 at 9:34 AM

Re: “Officials debate tax increase

1% MORE? Enough is enough. Workers already pay around 8% in social security/medicare tax in additional to high income, use, excise, gas and the tax list goes on and elected officials now want us to pay 8% plus in sales tax? Its time for them to get a grip on reality.

Posted by essoxhunter on 09/18/2008 at 8:57 AM

Re: “Local leaders keep eye on Pueblo race

Regarding the profits at Memorial Hospital being down and the last comment in the article, that more high margin procedures (like surgeries), need to be scheduled. Memorial Hospital had a tent a the Broadmoor Senior's open. They should have been recruiting from that crowd for gastric bypass, lipo, or even brain surgery (to open up the minds of some of the closed minded individuals in this community). We should be proud that we are a rather healthy community. Even though many of the well paying employment opportunities in this town have left, and more of us are without or have sub standard health insurance, we know how to take care responsibility for our own health. As for me, with all of the stunts the upper management is allowed to get away with by city council, I would not go to Memorial Hosptial for any service. I would not be suprised if John Newsome gets a job there in their substance abuse program.

Posted by moving on soon on 08/21/2008 at 3:38 PM

Re: “Council tightens up over managers' raises

Someone needs to tell Skippie Boy and all his COP buddies there's this neat little thing called the Constitution that says I can say what I want where I want...AMERICA is a FREE SPEECH ZONE, not just some little damned fenced off area...HELLO stand uo for yourselves people!!

Posted by Neo911 on 06/30/2008 at 9:40 AM

Re: “Council tightens up over managers' raises

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Posted by TonyDFan on 06/28/2008 at 10:12 PM

Re: “Dan May announces candidacy for DA

It's going to be interesting when the case actually goes to trial. Armstrong's group is going to have to defend dozens of briefs which are based sheerly on fictions. I wouldn't be surprised to find much of their case dismissed as "frivolous."

Posted by Wolfstan on 05/15/2008 at 4:44 PM

Re: “Noted

The link to the video of the assault on Brendan O'Connor at the Space Symposium protest is wrong. You'll find complete coverage here: http://csaction.org/040708/040708.html

Posted by CSaction on 04/18/2008 at 9:41 AM

Re: “Noted

The decision has not been made on the Cyber Command location. It was set for Oct 1, 2008 but now is to be delayed to the end of 2008. Louisana is know for corrupt politicians who offer bribes, look at how many governors went to jail! This does not guarantee them the spot. Hopefully Colorado Springs will get it. Look at www.city-data.com and the largest career field for Colorado Springs is "Computer Specialist." The industry is here to support Cyber Command with professionals. If Louisana gets Cyber Command, they will probably end up with 1985 "cyber" rejects supporting the command. No top-of-the line professional will want to move to a place ranked at the bottom of the US for education, with a crime rate over twice the national average, rampant racism, located in tornado alley, and with very high humidity and hot temperatures.

Posted by Aaron on 02/20/2008 at 4:21 PM

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