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Building the Future: City Council approves 2026 budget

The approved $2.2 billion budget, a 23% increase compared to 2025, supports critical infrastructure investments across all four services. The approved $2.2 billion budget, a 23% increase compared to 2025, supports...

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Contract secured to construct fiber network

Owning this fiber network will help us increase our data security, improve safety and optimize customer value. Owning this fiber network will help us increase our data security, improve...

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Martin Drake Power Plant employees: the next chapter

We have pledged that no employee will lose their job in our pursuit of a sustainable energy future. We have pledged that no employee will lose their job in our pursuit of a...

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Named a most trusted utility brand in national survey

This elite group of utilities go beyond providing great service. They've built trusted brands that make a positive impact on their... This elite group of utilities go beyond providing great service. They've built...

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Blue-green algae found at Pikeview Reservoir

While the reservoir is still safe for fishing, humans and pets are prohibited from entering the water until further notice. While the reservoir is still safe for fishing, humans and pets are prohibited...

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Colorado Springs now powered by wind

For the next five years, Colorado Springs will receive 60 megawatts of renewable energy from two wind farms in northeast Colorado. For the next five years, Colorado Springs will receive 60 megawatts of...

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