Written by KRDO13 intern, Melissa Ramirez.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– The City of Colorado Springs has kicked off a 100-day countdown to Colorado’s 150th anniversary of statehood and the United States’ 250th anniversary, with a series of events planned across the Pikes Peak region this summer.
City leaders made the announcement during a media event at North Catamount Reservoir overlooking Pikes Peak. As part of the kickoff event, Phil Long Dealerships also announced a $25,000 donation to support these events.
The milestone celebrations will take place on July 4 and Aug. 1, with activities designed to highlight the region’s history while also bringing residents and visitors together, says officials…