City Highlights
2025-2030 Homelessness Response Action Plan
The City of Colorado Springs has released its Homelessness Response Action Plan, a long-term plan that reflects the community's priorities and outlines 60 key strategies to address homelessness in Colorado Springs in six key focus areas: enforcement and cleanup; street outreach and shelter; homelessness prevention; employment; housing and supportive services; and collaboration and public communications.
American Airlines announces nonstop service to Chicago O'Hare from COS
The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) has announced that American Airlines will resume nonstop service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) on June 5, 2025. Tickets for this service are now available for purchase.
April 1, 2025 Municipal Election candidate filing information available
On April 1, 2025, a General Municipal Election will be held to elect each of the six district City Council positions for Colorado Springs. Residents interested in running for a council position may pick up a candidate filing packets in the City Clerk’s Office (30 South Nevada Avenue, Sute 101), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. between Dec. 31, 2024 and Jan. 21, 2025. The candidate filing period ends at 5 p.m. on January 21.
Podcast: Together COS
The Colorado Springs Police Department is using technology to be even more efficient when it comes to keeping our community safe. Hear about a new program that teams police up with community members to fight crime. The police department’s Real Time Crime Center uses camera footage from residents and businesses, along with drones to help solve crimes. Find out how we can come Together COS!
Colorado Springs is the #1 most desirable and #3 best place
to live in the United States. - U.S. News and World Report