Contentious Colorado Springs open space master plan gains first vote of approval

Have 5 minutes? Catch up on today's stories in Colorado Springs [View In Browser]( [Share with Friends]( Springs Midday Update [NEWS]( [SPORTS]( [LIFE]( [A&E]( Curated by Emily Bejarano. This is a 5 minute read. [Contentious Colorado Springs open space master plan gains first vote of approval]( Amid opposition, a master plan for a popular, expanded open space in northwest Colorado Springs is poised for approval. The Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) working committee voted in unanimous support of the Blodgett Open Space plan that has been more than a year in the making. [>> READ MORE]( [Other Trending Stories Here]( LOCAL NEWS What to know about the Rockies' Opening Day Friday [READ MORE]( Fire chief in Teller County arrested, faces domestic violence charges [READ MORE]( The Q Bar and Lounge opens in Colorado Spring, bringing unity and healing: 'It felt like a homecoming' [READ MORE]( [Dining review: Marigold Bistro a chip off the old block]( Although well on its way to making a name for itself, Marigold Bistro might well be called Junior for its familial connection to the popular cafe and bakery of the same appellation. The Bistro is smaller and without a display case of freshly baked treats to entice diners when they enter. Nonetheless, it does offer fine cuisine and excellent service. Although the menus are similar, the fare at the south location might be slightly more imaginative than that of the cafe. [Read More]( [NEWS]( [SPORTS]( [LIFE]( [A&E]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [Instagram]( [Become a member of our E-Edition to get access to your local news straight to your phone, tablet, or desktop!]( [Subscribe]( The Gazette, 30 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA [Gazette.com]( [Unsubscribe.](