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Castle Rock approves RidgeView Town Center annexation and zoning

The Town Council unanimously approved the 10.54-acre project’s annexation and initial zoning, along with an agreement limiting the site to one drive-through and setting a 10-year development checkpoint.

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Colorado Springs council to discuss seller donation tied to 174 airport acres

A draft resolution would let the city accept the appraised value above the negotiated purchase price for two parcels planned for Peak Innovation Park.

Government

Manitou Springs sales-tax collections fell 6.3% in August as taxable sales rose

The city collected $589,478 on $14.40 million in taxable sales; a cut to the city’s marijuana sales-tax rate provides relevant context.

Government

Colorado Springs council member wants business-license fees to cover full costs sooner

The member proposed reaching 100% cost recovery in two years, compared with the staff proposal’s three-year path to 90%; the council chair said the item would not go on the consent agenda.

Housing

Douglas County single-family sales fell 25.3% in September; townhouse and condo sales rose

Median prices fell in both categories, while single-family sales ranged from a steep drop in Highlands Ranch to a gain in Lone Tree.

Government

Colorado Springs council to consider property-tax increases in two districts

Proposed 2027 rates are higher in Barnes and Powers North and Gold Hill North; staff is reviewing a separate dissolution petition.

Government

Manitou Springs budget proposal would shorten pool hours, cut parks and tourism funding

The pool’s operating budget would fall 13.6%; full closure appears only in separate, deeper-cut scenarios.

Business

Colorado Springs lacrosse championships projected to bring 10,000 room nights

The 2027 tournament is also projected to generate $45 million in economic impact and will award five qualifying spots in each gender’s competition for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Government

Miller’s Landing landfill remediation is complete, but hotel and retail project remains unbuilt

Town staff says remediation is the only improvement completed; the district reported $241,095 in property-tax increment revenue in 2025.