Colorado grant program awards $1.3 million to reduce barriers to the outdoors

PLUS | Colorado Springs landlord to comply with lead paint investigation, 'Irish Christmas in America' brings holiday cheer from across the pond to Colorado Springs and more. Springs PM Update Good evening, today is Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. Catch up on everything going on in Colorado in 5 minutes. [Colorado grant program awards $1.3 million to reduce barriers to the outdoors]( More than two dozen organizations throughout the state received over $1.3 million from the latest round of Outdoor Equity Grants announced on Thursday. [Read More]( [Under new agreement, city of Fountain will provide animal control services for Fort Carson]( Under a new agreement that city and military officials approved Tuesday night, the city of Fountain will administer animal control services for Fort Carson. [Read More]( [The Broadmoor Holiday Show is a seasonal treat]( When a variety show has been around for 20 years, there has to be a very good reason. The Broadmoor Holiday Show and dinner has become a cherished tradition not only for locals, but for out-of-town visitors. [Read More]( [Colorado Springs landlord to comply with lead paint investigation]( The federal appeals court based in Denver agreed that a Colorado Springs landlord must comply with an order to provide records to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which is investigating whether he properly disclosed lead paint to tenants. [Read More]( [Popular 'Wintersong' by small Colorado Springs chorus features medieval, modern music, poems, stories]( It’s not always the most wonderful time of year for many. In the midst of our culture’s deep affection to holly and jolly up the holidays, the cold, dark days can dig up painful feelings: memories, regrets, expectations that go awry and emotions that aren’t very celebratory. [Read More]( [EDITORIAL: Common ground in Colorado’s curriculum wars]( Finally, there’s some good news from the battlefront in the cultural war over teaching history at our nation’s schools. Notably, it seems most people aren’t really itching for a fight after all. [Read More]( ['Irish Christmas in America' brings holiday cheer from across the pond to Colorado Springs]( Catch a glimpse into the rich holiday traditions of Ireland without leaving Colorado Springs this Friday as Stargazers Theatre hosts “Irish Christmas in America.” [Read More]( Get access to all our content! Support local journalism and [subscribe here]([.]( Already subscribed? [Log in.]( Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe [here.]( 30 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80903