Fountain

The City of Fountain Utilities enlisted the Baker family to provide 28 sheep for weed control near a power substation and solar array. This biological method was implemented because previous treatment methods at the location were less effective. The sheep, which are expected to remain until freezing temperatures arrive, have previously participated in rodeos.

The World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., has been vandalized. The vandalism involved bubbles filling a fountain and graffiti that displayed the message “Clean hands dirty $,” which was written using red paint.

Daniel O'Sullivan, owner of Boardmoor Pet Resort in Fountain, Colorado, pleaded guilty to an animal cruelty charge for the death of a dog named Cheesecake and faces two additional misdemeanor summonses related to other dog deaths, employee injury, and dangerous dog ownership. The facility was closed in May after its license was suspended, and O'Sullivan was sentenced to a $500 fine, 12 months of probation, and required to complete a course and write an apology letter.

A veteran-owned arcade called Level Up Arcade opened in Fountain, Colorado. The owner, Ivan Rodriguez, stated the community needed more entertainment options, making an arcade a natural choice.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office issued an evacuation order for the Fountain area on July 4 due to a fire. The affected zone is south of Link Road and east of Old Pueblo Road.

El Paso County Sheriff issued evacuation orders for homes on the east side of Jordan Road in Fountain due to an ongoing fire. Residents are directed to evacuate immediately, and emergency communication tools like Everbridge and the ReachWell app are highlighted for multilingual alerts. The 911 authority partners with ReachWell to provide translations for Peak Alerts without requiring personal information.

Joseph and Jennifer Clark, owners of Olde Town Coffee Shop in Fountain, emphasize community connections and downtown revitalization. The couple, who previously operated a yoga studio, support local initiatives through the Fountain Urban Renewal Authority and contribute to schools via a quarterly coffee drink donation.

On June 23, 2026, severe hail with reports of 2.5-inch stones struck El Paso County and southern Colorado, including areas like Fountain and Widefield. A severe thunderstorm watch remains active through 1 a.m., urging residents to report larger hailstones with photos.

Southbound I-25 is closed due to a crash between exit 119 (Rancho Colorado Boulevard) and exit 116 (County Line Road), two miles south of Fountain, Colorado. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) reported the incident on Monday, June 22.

Repaving of Southmoor Drive in Fountain, Colorado, is nearly complete after a six-year closure due to erosion concerns. The city allocated $450,000 for the project, which includes recycled asphalt to reduce costs, and the street is expected to reopen before the 4th of July. The closure, from 2020, affected the neighborhood and local businesses, but residents like Tracee Spencer of American Legion Post 38 welcome the impending reopening.