Mayor Yemi Mobolade honors two community leaders with Spirit of Colorado Springs Awards Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade presented two Spirit of Colorado Springs Celebration Awards this week highlighting the unwavering contributions of two exceptional leaders in the community: Martin Wood and Carlos Jimenez. 
Martin Wood A transformative leader in higher education, Martin Wood, Senior Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Emeritus at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), was recognized for his decades of service to both UCCS and the broader educational landscape of Colorado Springs. “Wood’s unwavering commitment to UCCS and the Colorado Springs community has transformed our local educational landscape and set a standard for what true community dedication looks like,” said Mayor Yemi. “He has inspired countless individuals through his visionary leadership and profound belief in the power of collaboration and has dedicated his life to creating opportunities with future generations.”  Under Wood’s leadership, UCCS has secured over $320 million in funding, grown its endowment to nearly $100 million, and established significant public-private partnerships that have advanced the university’s mission. Notable achievements include the establishment of UCCS Downtown, creation of the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience, and positioning the university as a…

Line of Duty Death: Retired CSFD Captain
The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) is saddened to announce the passing of retired Captain Patrick Rogacki on August 1, 2025. He bravely fought an aggressive form of job-related cancer for a long time. Captain Rogacki’s illness was a result of his heroic work at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks. As a Search Group Manager with Colorado Task Force 1, he spent countless hours in the dangerous and hazardous debris piles, focusing on safety and recovery efforts for those lost in the tragedy. He joined CSFD in 1979 and retired in 2014. During his time, he worked at some of the busiest stations in the city. He was part of the Wildland Program, served as a Medical Lieutenant, and spent 15 years in the High Angle Rescue Program. He led this program as captain for the last five years ofhis career. Captain Rogacki also helped create the CSFD “High Angle Rescue Techniques and Procedures” manual. This manual has aided firefighters in performing hundreds of high-angle rescues safely.He was a dedicated member of the CSFD Honor Guard and led the group for many years. He supported official…

North Chelton Road crosswalk and signal work means lane shifts
The City of Colorado Springs plans to start work on North Chelton Road, in front of Twain Elementary School near the intersection with Marion Drive, on Monday, July 28. The school safety project consists of reconfiguring the crosswalk, rebuilding the existing pedestrian signal, and installing bump outs to reduce the length of the pedestrian crossing. The shortened crosswalk will make it safer for pedestrians, especially students walking to and from the school from nearby neighborhoods.   The work involves no road closures and should conclude within two weeks, prior to school starting. Construction will start on the west side of North Chelton Road in the first week before switching to the east side. Travelers will experience lane shifts and some bike lane closures during the short-term project.  For more information or questions, please contact City Engineering at (719) 385-5908 or at City.Engineering@coloradosprings.gov.
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