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Colorado Springs is located in El Paso county and is the second largest city in Colorado. Sitting at 6035 miles above sea level, Colorado Springs is 183 square miles in size and is home to over 360,000 residents.
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Colorado Springs Education
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Colorado Springs School District offers 10 public schools. There are also 12 private schools. Higher education in Colorado Springs include 8 Universities, 11 Colleges and 4 Graduate Schools.
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Colorado Springs Employment
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Colorado Springs has a lot to offer when it comes to employment in all sectors. Tourism, Military, Space Technology, Computers & Electronics, Printing & Publishing are among some of the industries that do business in Colorado Springs. Some of the largest employers in Colorado Springs are: Agilent, Atmel, Intel, Compaq, Fed-Ex and Ingersoll-Rand.
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Colorado Springs History
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Colorado Springs was founded in 1871 by General William Jackson Palmer. General Palmer saw the beauty of Colorado Springs and wanted to develop the area to attract rich vacationers and settlers. The gold rush brought a boom in business developments to Colorado Springs. The area became a tourist attraction once again after the gold rush. Military presence increased greatly since 1942 when Colorado Springs offered land to armed forces. The manufacturing industry also expanded greatly in the 1960's and 1970's as the city's quality of life and cost advantages were realized. Colorado Springs is now the second largest city in Colorado.
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Colorado Springs Housing
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There are 141,516 housing units in Colorado Springs with an occupancy rate of 95%. The median home selling price recorded in January 2003 was $176,667.
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Colorado Springs News
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Search for "Colorado Springs CO" - Summer 2010 Environmental Educator - Scientific American
| Employer: Catamount Institute Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Posted: March 8, 2010 Expires: May 1, 2010 Requisition number: 471-0910 Science jobs from Catamount Institute: *Catamount Institute* offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for seasonal summer employment with the potential to continue on staff in the fall. |
- I-70 rock-slide closure costs truckers valuable time and money - Denver Post
| The rock slide that choked off Glenwood Canyon, closing a stretch of Interstate 70, is jacking up costs for truckers, increasing delivery times for merchants, and causing headaches for commuters and employers. |
- Steve Lefemine on Ecumenicalism - TruthSeeker24's anti-N.W.O. corner
| Tuesday, March 09, 2010 Steve Lefemine on Ecumenicalism Ecumenical Personhood Colorado rallies in Roman Catholic Church building Founded:1957 St Dominic Parish 331 Main St Security, CO 80911 Phone: 392-7653 Fax: 392-1651 A Parish of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Colorado Springs CO ... |
- GOP Forum Draws Large Crowd in CO Springs - KKTV
| Republican candidates gathered for a debate in Colorado Springs Tuesday night. The large crowd shows there's a lot of interest in this year's election, according to Scott McInnis, one of two contenders for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. |
- Coroner IDs Texas Ave. murder victim - Grand Junction Free Press
| The Mesa County Coroner's Office has completed its examination regarding the death of Andrew Todd Boxa, 27, of Grand Junction. |
- Robbery on 65XX S. Academy BD, Colorado Springs, Co - SpotCrime
| Two white male suspects entered the store and demanded money and cigarettes, while threatening the victim with a shotgun. |
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Colorado Springs Recreation
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Colorado Springs has 157 public parks that take up over 13,000 acre of land. Residents here also have access to 17 golf courses, 5 of which are public courses. Activities range from picnicking, swimming, soccer and hiking to biking and nature enjoyment.
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Colorado Springs Transportation
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Colorado Springs is conveniently located near Interstate 25, U.S. 85/87 and 24, Colorado 83, 94, 115 and 122. Air travelers can take full advantage of Colorado Springs' own airport which also serves surrounding cities. Public transportation is served by the Colorado Springs Transit. Ridefinder service is also available for people who are looking to carpool or vanpool.
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Colorado Springs Weather
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 Colorado Springs' weather is very mild. Low precipitation allows for dry and sunny weather most of the year. Day time temperature is warm during the summer time with cool evenings. Snow is common although it melts away fairly quickly. The climate in Colorado Springs makes it very ideal for people who suffer from asthma and allergies.
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