Press Release

Suspect threatens patrons with knife, slams parked car, leads ISPD on a chase 

On 10/08/21 at approximately 2052 hours, ISPD responded to the area of the 2100 block of E.

Idaho Springs City Council has passed two resolutions, No. 21 and 22, Series 2021 in support of City Ballot Questions 2A and 2B.

City Ballot Question 2A concerns the imposition of a City Marijuana Excise Tax, pursuant to the Colorado Revised Statutes which grant Municipalities the right to impose such tax. Currently, excise tax on Marijuana transfers in the City goes to Clear Creek County. If passed these funds will transfer to the City of Idaho Springs. This tax does not increase the existing tax burden on any business or person in the City.

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The preschool class at Carlson Elementary School planted, watered and were growing pumpkins in preparation for
Halloween. They worked very hard to nurture and care for their pumpkin patch. Some of the preschoolers had hoped
the “Great Pumpkin” from the Peanuts cartoon was going to make an appearance at the pumpkin patch during the
upcoming Halloween festivities.
However, on September 22nd, 2021 at approximately 9:40 pm the prospect of learning how to clean a pumpkin, roast

In response to a recent court filing (09/17/21) the Idaho Springs Police Department has the following  statement: 

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Updated Public Participation Venue for the Upcoming Public Meeting/Hearing

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announce the I-70 Floyd Hill to Veterans Memorial Tunnel Environmental Assessment (EA) is available for 60 days for public review and comment. The Comment Period ends October 1, 2021.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that petitions will be available beginning Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. for candidates interested in running for municipal office in the City of Idaho Springs.  The following offices will be on the ballot for the November 2, 2021 election: