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Colorado Springs City Council approves CHIPS Zone plan

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4 months ago

November 14, 2025

Colorado Springs City Council approves CHIPS Zone plan

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – Colorado Springs is one step closer to becoming a CHIPS Zone following the City Council’s approval of a resolution on Monday.

The CHIPS Zone Program was created through Colorado House Bill 23-1260 to maximize incentives available to eligible semiconductor companies in the state. Municipalities, counties, and groups of the two can apply to designate a geographical area within their governance as a CHIPS Zone.

According to the City of Colorado Springs, becoming a CHIPS Zone would allow eligible businesses to apply for state tax income credits for new employees, research and development, investment and more.

The city said this can strengthen local supply chains and keep jobs in Colorado Springs, as well as support the growth of companies involved in semiconductor design, production, and advanced manufacturing.

“I want to thank City Council for advancing this important opportunity for Colorado Springs,” Mayor Yemi Mobolade said.

“With their approval of the proposed CHIPS Zone boundaries, we’re reinforcing our legacy as a high-tech manufacturing hub and accelerating our momentum as ‘Silicon Mountain.’”

The proposal now goes to the Colorado Economic Development Commission for final consideration.

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Colorado family pushes for change after rare disease clinical trial abruptly ends

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7 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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Colorado family pushes for change after rare disease clinical trial abruptly ends

This week marks Rare Disease Week, a time when families across the country are sharing their struggles with access to treatments and clinical trials, and their hopes for change, with lawmakers and federal health officials. A Colorado family is now adding its voice to the chorus after a clinical trial their son relied on suddenly ended.

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Evacuation warning issued for area near wildfire in southwest Boulder

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19 hours ago

February 28, 2026

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Evacuation warning issued for area near wildfire in southwest Boulder

Updated on: February 28, 2026 / 2:39 PM MST
/ CBS Colorado

Authorities have issued an evacuation warning for homes near a wildfire that broke out in southwest Boulder on Saturday afternoon.

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Just before 1 p.m., Boulder Fire Rescue said a wildfire sparked in the southwest part of Boulder’s Chautauqua neighborhood. The Bluebell Fire is currently estimated to be approximately five acres in size, and more than 50 firefighters are working to bring it under control. Mountain View Fire Rescue is assisting Boulder firefighters with the operation.

Around 1:30, emergency officials issued an evacuation warning to the residents in the area of Chatauqua Cottages. Residents in the area should be prepared in case they need to evacuate suddenly.

Chatauqua evcuation warning area

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Officials have ordered the DFPC Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) and Type 1 helicopter to assist in firefighting efforts. Boulder Fire Rescue said the fire has a moderate rate of spread and no containment update is available at this time.

Red Flag warnings remain in place for much of the Front Range as windy and dry conditions persist.

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Two-alarm fire damages hotel in Estes Park, 1 person taken to a Colorado hospital

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February 28, 2026

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Two-alarm fire damages hotel in Estes Park, 1 person taken to a Colorado hospital

Updated on: February 27, 2026 / 10:26 PM MST
/ CBS Colorado

A two-alarm fire damaged a hotel in Estes Park on Friday night. It happened at Expedition Lodge Estes Park just north of Lake Estes.

The lodge, located at 1701 North Lake Avenue on the east side of the Colorado mountain town, was evacuated after 8:30 p.m. and the fire chief said by 10 p.m. the fire was under control.

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One person was hurt and taken to a hospital.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. So far it’s not clear how much damage it caused.

A total of 25 firefighters fought the blaze.

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