Archives » October 12th, 2007

Pikes Peak region a big contributor to state’s earnings

The Pikes Peak region represents a small geographic section of the state – but a proportionally larger share of the state’s population and earnings, according to a University of Colorado at Colorado Springs study.
The report, which was commissioned by the Colorado Association of Realtors, details the statewide and regional economic impact of the real estate […]

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Oil peak won’t mean lower prices

Despite reports that global oil production will peak within the next two decades, some industry insiders believe prices will not drop – and that oil will become more expensive.
An April report predicts that global oil production will peak in 11 years, but other industry insiders are calling it “the end of cheap oil.”
“To date, petroleum […]

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COSMIX to close Mark Dabling, Rockrimmon

This weekend, crews will close the intersection at Mark Dabling and Rockrimmon Boulevards for 17 days to complete the reconstruction of the intersection and the frontage road connection.
In addition, motorists should be aware of traffic shifts, lane closures and shoulder work this week when driving through Colorado Springs Metro Interstate Expansion construction zones.
Mark Dabling/Rockrimmon intersection […]

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Walgreens, AARP launch Web store

Walgreens has teamed up with the American Association of Retired Persons to launch an e-commerce site and catalog.
AARP.walgreens.com will carry more than 20,000 discounted health, beauty and wellness products.
As an incentive to order online, the site will offer free shipping on orders of more than $50 and a 5 percent product discount for AARP members. […]

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Care and Share to celebrate groundbreaking with BBQ, family fun

Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado will celebrate the groundbreaking of its distribution center from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 near the intersection of Powers Boulevard and Constitution Avenue.
A free barbecue picnic lunch will be served and activities will include face painting, a bounce house and horse shoe throwing.
While the event […]

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