Colorado Springs Basic A-Z
Visiting Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau, Colorado Springs Post Offices, Colorado Springs Utilities, Colorado Springs Voters Registration
Area Code for Phone Numbers is (719) unless noted otherwise
Tourism:
Tourism is Colorado Springs’ third largest industry, contributing over $1
billion into the local economy and employing over 17,000 people. Fifty major attractions in the Pikes Peak region attract six million visitors each year, with Garden of the Gods being the #1 destination.
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER
Convention and Visitors Bureau
515 S. Cascade Ave. • 635-0750
Out-of-state: 1-800-DO-VISIT
Local: 719-635-7506 www.experiencecoloradosprings.com
U.S. Postal Service:
U.S. Postal Service and Other Mailing Options:
Main Office:
201 E. Pikes Peak Ave. • Colorado Springs 80903
(719) 570-5336 • http://www.usps.com
Other Locations:
Phone: (800) ASK-USPS, except where local number is provided.
Post Office locations for specific cities and/or locations are listed in the addendums of the cities and/or area in Community Profiles.
United Parcel Service (UPS)
Call 1-800-742-5877 for more info and/or drop box locations
FULL SERVICE UPS STORES:
3355 N. Academy Blvd.: 597-4355
4164 Austin Bluffs Pkwy: 260-1797
445 E. Cheyenne Mtn. Blvd : 576-2880
1670 E. Cheyenne Mtn. Blvd : 540-0595
3107 W. Colorado Ave. : 473-6299
6660 Delmonico Dr.: 592-1778
911 Emory Circle: 800-742-5877
3578 Hartsel: 260-6666
2910 N. Powers Blvd.: 572-8018
6050 Stetson Hills Blvd: 591-6499
7645 N. Union Blvd: 590-7111
Check Staples and Office Depot locations to see if they are
authorized shipping outlets, www.staples.com, www.officedepot.com
Federal Express (FedEx), www.fedex.com Call 1-800-463-3339 for numerous locations throughout the area.
Utilities:
The city of Colorado Springs Department of Utilities, provides electricity, natural gas, water and wastewater treatment within the city limits and in some neighboring areas. Services can be started before occupancy.
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Electrical Service
Colorado Springs Department of Utilities
111 S. Cascade Ave. • www.csu.org Customer Service: 448-4800 or 800-238-5434
Intermountain Rural Electric Association
Woodland Park District Office – 687-9277 • www.intermountain-rea.com
Serves Palmer Lake, Woodland Park, Divide
Mountain View Electric Association
Falcon Office – 495-2283 • www.mvea.org
Serves Falcon, Black Forest, Tri-Lakes
Gas Service:
Colorado Springs Utilities (see above)
Aquila • 800-303-0752 • www.aquila.com
Serves Black Forest, Chipita Park, Colorado Springs, Cripple Creek, Divide, Glen Eagle, Green Mountain Falls, Manitou Springs, Palmer Lake, Security, Victor, Widefield, Woodland Park, Woodmoor
Telephone Service
Qwest Communications • www.qwest.com Phone: 800-475-7526, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Repair: 800-573-1311, 24 hours / 7 days a week
Log on to website to view monthly fees, set up new or transfer service, sign up for paperless billing, etc.
Voter Registration:
Qualifications for Colorado:
• You must be a citizen of the U. S.
• At least 18 yrs. old on or before the election.
• Resident of Colorado at your present address at least 30 days prior
to the election.
• Registered as a voter at least 29 days in advance. Registrations Contact the appropriate County Clerk or Election Commission Office. You may also register at any driver’s license office or public assistance agency or by mail using the approved form available at county clerks’ offices, libraries and other agencies. Voters registration applications may be obtained online by visiting www.elections.colorado.gov. Absentee ballots require information for application. They may be obtained by contacting your county clerk or elections commission.
El Paso Election Commission Dept., County Clerks Office
Centennial Hall • 200 S. Cascade Ave.
575-8683 (Hearing Impaired call 520-6286)
Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Call this number to find the closest office to your address (automated).
Voters Registration Forms & Absentee Ballots:
Teller County Clerk & Recorders Office
101 W. Bennett Ave. • Cripple Creek • 719-689-2951
Woodland Park Branch
540 Manor Ct. • Woodland Park • 686-5427
Voters registration and absentee ballots are available at the above locations
and online by logging on to http://www.co.teller.co.us.
Useful Websites
www.senate.gov