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Fountain City Council faces major de-annexation request
A proposal to de-annex 2,400 acres known as Kane Ranch from Fountain and back into unincorporated El Paso County will go before the Fountain City Council on Tuesday. The land has... — Updated 1/23/2022 Full story
Fountain Council discusses variety of issues
During the Jan. 11 meeting, Fountain City Council Member Gordon Rick requested that the council and city staff discuss an update regarding the city's plans for a new recreation... — Updated 1/19/2022
Retail, homes, apartments still on horizon for Fountain areas
As building totals for both new residential and commercial projects skyrocketed around the Pikes Peak region last year, a few projects anticipated in the Fountain area have yet to break ground. The memorable demolition in April... — Updated 1/11/2022
New businesses announced for Mesa Ridge
A liquor store with wine tasting room, a local pet supply store, and a third as of yet unknown tenant are coming to the vacant space between Safeway and the Dollar Tree on Mesa... — Updated 1/7/2022 Full story
A 25-year holiday tradition
Some neighbors just barbecue together; these neighbors deck the halls – well, most of their cul-de-sac, actually. Security residents may be familiar with the bright holiday... — Updated 12/28/2021 Full story
Villas at Mesa Ridge nearly complete; few units still available
Villas at Mesa Ridge, the new senior apartment complex under construction between Mesa Ridge Parkway and Cross Creek Avenue in Fountain, is nearly complete and leasing is well under... — Updated 12/22/2021
Latest City Council news
The final new member of the Fountain City Council was sworn in last week, and the council selected a new mayor pro tem – after a lengthy and confusing voting process. It also was... — Updated 12/22/2021
Fountain family creates neighbor's name in lights
For years, one Fountain couple joked about putting a special message in their Christmas lights for a certain neighbor to see, this year, they made it happen. Looking carefully from... — Updated 12/21/2021
DA's Office fulfills holiday wishes of Pinello students
In a tradition that dates back several years, the District Attorney's Office of the Fourth Judicial District is continuing to fulfill the wishlists of local school children. Last... — Updated 12/15/2021 Full story
Developer wants out of City
Property owners and potential developers of 2,400 acres in Fountain blame the city for not addressing water supply issues in years past, leading to a situation they say makes it... — Updated 12/14/2021
Annexation petition concerns city
Petitions to annex more than 3,000 acres into Colorado Springs have some officials in the Fountain Valley concerned about what kind of densities might be allowed for future... — Updated 11/23/2021
Ortega, Gieck end their terms on City Council
The last City Council meeting on Nov. 16 was a time for bittersweet farewells, as Mayor Gabe Ortega, Council Member Sam Gieck, and various city staff and leaders said their... — Updated 11/23/2021
Developers propose 122-unit 'Cottages'
Developers who plan to build 122 manufactured homes near the intersection of Mesa Ridge Parkway and Powers Boulevard are planning a meeting with neighbors on Thursday, Nov. 18, to... — Updated 11/18/2021
Fountain cemetery joins national veteran wreath program
For the first time, the Fountain Fairview Cemetery is participating in Wreaths Across America, a national fundraising program to honor veterans with beautiful fresh evergreen... — Updated 11/10/2021 Full story
Fountain adopts Water Master Plan
The Fountain City Council adopted a new Water Master Plan last week, its first since 2007. Just moments later, council members were asked to make their first policy decision based on that plan – whether to continue the city’s... — Updated 11/3/2021
A firehouse tradition
Fountain Fire held its first ever fire engine push-in ceremony last week, literally and symbolically ushering its newest investment to its new home at Station 1. The tradition of a... — Updated 11/2/2021
Fountain Mesa roundabout construction begins Monday
Starting Monday, Nov. 1, construction begins on the roundabout and other road work along Fountain Mesa Road. The public can expect to see the following: • Lane closures on Fountai... — Updated 10/29/2021 Full story
Nightmare on Main Street to be inaugural "Fountain UP" event
Residents may be happy to see the return of a popular community event, Trunk or Treat at Fountain City Hall, this year on Friday, Oct. 29. But members of a newly established... — Updated 10/22/2021 Full story
Roundabout open house planned
Now that El Paso County has selected a contractor to begin work on the new roundabout at Fountain Mesa Road and Caballero/Fortman avenues, the public is invited to an open house... — Updated 10/20/2021 Full story
Water in Fountain: City staff provide update on capacity, future options
The annual demand for water in Fountain this year is around 1 billion gallons, and that number eventually will rise to 3.75 billion gallons once the city is fully developed... — Updated 10/6/2021
Council approves new contracts job, dispatch
The city of Fountain will hire a new Contracts and Programs Administrator to manage various intergovernmental agreements between the city and Fort Carson, and any other military or... — Updated 10/6/2021
City Council tackles budget, water and roads plans in Fountain
The Fountain City Council is in the final stages of working through the budget for 2022. "We are in our second year of our two-year budget cycle," Mayor Gabe Ortega said, noting this year's planning is less intense than when the ci... — Updated 9/22/2021
When a trip to the playground is no walk in the park
Last November, the city of Fountain unveiled a major facelift to Fountain Mesa Park that included two brand new playground areas with plenty of equipment for kids of all ages and... — Updated 9/8/2021
Council, mayoral races in Fountain
Monday was the deadline for potential candidates for Fountain mayor or City Council to submit their petitions with the required signatures from registered voters. As of press time... — Updated 8/27/2021 Full story
Security Fire: Ready to build new fire station, request mill increase
After circulating letters, fliers and surveys to residents over the last few months, Security Fire Department has decided to place a mill levy increase on the November ballot – bu... — Updated 8/18/2021 Full story
