Archived News

Archived News

City Council passed unanimously Resolution 09-013, formally adopting a new City of Fountain Strategic Plan.
02/13/2019
At the February 12, 2019 City Council Meeting, Council passed unanimously Resolution 09-013, formally adopting a new City of Fountain Strategic Plan.
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Proposed Fountain Valley Recreation Center Fact Sheet
02/01/2019
In December of 2018, the City of Fountain, along with other stakeholders in the Fountain Valley, began holding Recreation Facility Advisory Committee Meetings to discuss the feasibility of a future Recreation Center in the Fountain Area. The Committee recently has developed a quick fact sheet, to address some initial questions that may be out there in the community about the potential of building a recreation center in the Fountain Valley area.
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Update on the Duckwood Road/C&S Road Project
01/23/2019
The Duckwood Road/C&S Road Project will connect Highway 85/87 with C&S Road to the east. This project is required to complete the Quiet Zone through the City of Fountain.
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City of Fountain Utilities continues to provide safe drinking water from its ground wells
01/14/2019
The City of Fountain Water Department recently replaced the Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) in two of its water treatment facilities located in downtown Fountain.
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Free Christmas Tree Drop-off site at Metcalfe Park
01/03/2019
Free Christmas Tree Drop-off site at Metcalfe Park to accept trees through January 31, 2019.
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City Council formally adopts new Vision Statement and Strategic Priorities
12/19/2018
On December 18th, 2018, City Council passed a resolution formally adopting a new Vision Statement and Strategic Priorities for the City of Fountain. This will lay out the city’s priorities through 2021,
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Fountain Fire and Police Departments join together for Fill the Helmet and Blue Santa
11/28/2018
The Fountain Fire and Police Departments are joining together to do one large toy drive for local children this year in order to reach more families.
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Holiday Resource Guide 2018
11/19/2018
In need of a little extra help this holiday season? Our friends at Fountain- Fort Carson School District 8 have put together this Holiday Resource Guide.
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Annual Tree Lighting
11/14/2018
The holiday season is here, come get in the spirit and join us for the Annual Tree Lighting. This festive event takes place on November 16th, 2018 at Mayor’s park from 6:00-7:00 pm.
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City of Fountain Moves Forward with 2019 Budget Process
11/08/2018
The first reading and public hearing for the 2019 budget will be presented on Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 starting at 6:00 pm during the regular City Council Meeting.
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Veterans Day Events in Fountain
11/05/2018
On November 11th we honor all veterans who have served our country in the United States Armed Forces. This year there are several events planned in Fountain to recognize the veterans who honorably served and protected our country during war and peacetime. All events are open to the public.
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Voter Information for Election Day 2018
10/30/2018
General Election Day for the State of Colorado is November 6th, 2018. Here is some information that will help you to have an understanding of the issues affecting Colorado, El Paso County and Fountain.
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Come Celebrate Halloween 2018 with Us
10/22/2018
There are many fun Halloween Festivities happening in Downtown Fountain this year. Join us on Friday October 26th, 2018 to celebrate.
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Fundraiser Will Benefit Riverside Mobile Home Residents Who Were Scammed
10/17/2018
A fundraiser to benefit residents of Riverside mobile home in Fountain who were swindled out of thousands of dollars is scheduled for 1-6 p.m. this Sunday at Metcalfe Park in Fountain. There will be a raffle, a Halloween costume contest with prizes and a silent auction. There will also be live music starting at 1 p.m.
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Election Day is November 6th, 2018
10/16/2018
Fountain Residents, your time to vote is approaching. This is your chance to have your voice heard. Election Day for the State of Colorado is November 6th, 2018. Are you registered to vote?
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Fall Cleanup is Here!
10/09/2018
Do you have unwanted trash and debris in your yard or home? You will be able to drop your items off at the dump, or our senior citizens will qualify for our Senior Citizen Curbside Service.
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Fall City Cleanup and Senior Citizen Curbside Service
09/03/2018
City of Fountain Residents may pay $10 a standard size truck load (price may vary depending on size of materials) to dump certain items at the Waste Connections landfill for their convenience.
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New groundwater treatment begins in Fountain
06/18/2018
Starting Monday, the City of Fountain will begin introducing newly treated water into its drinking water system.
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Fountain to offer unique program to honor active-duty military members
06/08/2018
Fountain residents will soon have a new way to honor family members who are serving in the military.
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For Fountain-Fort Carson schools, safety begins outside the building
06/06/2018
Keeping an armed attacker or some other assailant out of a school is a lot like preparing for military combat, Fountain Police Chief Chris Heberer says.
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Fountain Wins Most Patriotic City Award
05/25/2018
Fountain has been named the most patriotic city in Colorado by Insurify. This award recognizes the community in each state with the highest percentage of current and former military service members according to Insurify data.
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24th Annual Pikes Peak Region Peace Officers' Memorial Day Service was held at New Life Church on Friday May 19, 2017. Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette.
Fountain adds death benefits in wake of law enforcement deaths
05/21/2018
Fountain amended its policies this week to allow families of city employees who die on the jobs to continue to receive health benefits for up to two years.
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Governments exploring industrial rail park in southern El Paso County
05/06/2018
Several government entities vote to move forward with a proposal for an industrial rail park that could breathe new economic life into an area just south of Fountain.
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Air Force to buy water, help with filters for Colorado Towns
05/01/2018
The U.S. military has agreed to spend more than $900,000 to buy water and take other steps for Colorado communities where wells were tainted by chemicals from nearby Peterson Air Force Base.
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Water Filter at Aga Park, Fountain Colorado
Air Force works to ease toxic water tensions at Fountain meeting
10/24/2017
Peterson Air Force Base bosses worked Tuesday to soothe the Fountain City Council's frustrations over the base's role in polluting drinking water for thousands of residents in southern El Paso County.
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Raising a family? Here are the top 20 cities in Colorado
10/04/2017
Close proximity to the Rocky Mountains, a low unemployment rate, a housing market that's relatively affordable (at least compared to major coastal cities) are all factors that make Colorado an attractive place to raise a family.
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Walmart manager pays Fountain firefighters tab
09/16/2017
MONTANA - The Fountain Fire Department has been helping keep Montana communities safe during this active fire season.
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Fountain Creek Regional Park
Fountain getting first community garden
09/07/2017
An addition to an El Paso County park will help Fountain residents go from farm to table starting in the spring.
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City Hall
2017 Citizen's Academy
07/24/2017
Sign up now - space is limited to the first 20 applicants.
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Park and Rec Board
Park and Recreation Board Vacancy
07/21/2017
Accepting applications for Park and Rec Board
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Movie in the Park
Free Movie Night at the Park
07/21/2017
Showing "Everyone's Hero on August 18th at Metcalfe Park
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