Article Archive
Scoring Our Water Thesis
In July we published a water thesis with a falsifier anyone could check: Powell above 3,550 feet by summer's end, or new rules shielding junior diverters. Summer is over. Powell ended at 3,518. The rules shielded no one. The scorecard, and a new falsifier for 2027.
Your Property Tax Bill Is a Map, Not a Fee
Almost none of your Colorado Springs property tax funds the city itself — about a nickel on the dollar. Schools take most of it, and on newer builds a metro district you've never heard of can out-collect everyone. How to read the bill like a map.
Food Chain / Logistics Changing
There are a lot of moving parts at the national level. This project - Lighthouse - exists to help map the impact locally.
The Two Clocks of Colorado Springs Water
Colorado Springs' water risk isn't drought — it's seniority. The city holds years of storage, but the reservoir that decides its place in line is falling during fill season, and the rules that govern it expire this year. A Signals deep-dive built on KAL's live data feeds.
Of Water and Droughts - Impact to Water Possible
COS/Colorado's water is impacted severely by surrounding states
Project Taurus coming to Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs stands to gain jobs and positioning in the data center race but citizens are concerned.
Colorado Solar Initiative Looking to Bring Solar Plug Ins Fields Generator for Construction
A local COS company is working to bring plug in solar to the area.
Millions in Defense Investment Possible
A bill under consideration signals continued confidence in Colorado Springs as a strategic hub, from space operations to missile defense to aviation support.
Colorado Awards ADU funding
CO State has awarded $1M in funding for ADU planning
El Paso County Residential Turnover Rates
October 25 turnover rate .4%, 12 month rate 5.68%
Homeowner's Insurance
Colorado is the sixth-costliest state for homeowners insurance and costs are rising.
Sep 25 YoY Avg Sales Price - Increased $35K but...
Sep 25 YoY Avg Sales Price - Increased $35K but...
CO AG files suit to block Space Command Move
CO AG files suit to block Space Command Move
Fox Run Regional Park $1.4M Renovation Underway
Fox Run Regional Park $1.4M Renovation Underway
Health Premiums Could Double for 225K Coloradoans
Health Premiums Could Double for 225K Coloradoans
Amazon to lay off 30K corporate, hiring 250K seasonal workers
Amazon to lay off 30K corporate, hiring 250K seasonal workers
DOW/DOD Memo Calls for 50% reduction in PCS moves by 2030
A recent memo from the U.S. Department of Defense calls for a cut of up to 50% in PCS moves by FY2030.
Importing Argentine beef could hurt US ranchers
More beef from Argentina could hurt local ranchers
COS Projecting $15M shortfall in tax receipts for 2026
COS Projecting $15M shortfall in tax receipts for 2026
27 OCT 25 - SFH EPC 0-7 DAY DOM REPORT
27 OCT 25 - SFH EPC 0-7 DAY DOM -$2,308.13