A service of the Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph.

Information for Newcomers

Telephone Service

US West Communications
308 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
Colorado Springs
Residential customer service: 1-800-244-1111
Residential repair service: 1-800-573-1311

Garbage Removal Service

Provided by private contractors.

Utilities

Electric Companies
Colorado Springs Department of Utilities
30 S. Nevada Ave.
Colorado Springs
Customer service: (719) 636-5401
Billing & Credit Department: (719) 636-5441
Manitou Springs Office: (719) 636-5353

Intermountain Rural Electric Association
800 Highway 67
Woodland Park
Customer service: (719) 684-9277
After hours: 1-800-332-9540

Mountain View Electric Association
1140 E. Woodmen Road
Falcon
Customer service: (719) 495-2283

Gas Companies
Colorado Springs Department of Utilities
30 S. Nevada Ave.
Colorado Springs
Customer service: (719) 448-4800

People's Natural Gas
7060 Alegre St.
Fountain
Customer service: (719) 392-3491
109 W. Midland Ave.
Woodland park
Customer service: (719) 687-9059

Water/sewage Companies
Cherokee Metropolitan District
1335 Valley
Colorado Springs
Customer service: (719) 597-5080

Colorado Centre Metropolitan District
4770 Horizonview Drive
Security
Customer service: (719) 390-7003

Colorado Springs Utilities, Department of Water
30 S. Nevada Ave.
Colorado Springs
Customer service: (719) 448-4200

Donala Water Sanitation District
1335 W. Baptist Road
Monument
Customer service: (719) 488-2675

Forest View Acres Water District
16695 Von Neuman Drive
Monument
Customer service: (719) 488-2110

Gleneagle Water District
15850 Holbein Drive
Monument
Customer service: (719) 488-3603

Highland Lakes Water District
1137 Park View Road
Woodland Park
Customer service: (719) 687-7937

Mountain Mutual Water Co.
4338 Timber Lane
Cripple Creek
Customer service: (719) 689-2527

Pikes Peak Water Co.
90 S. Cascade Ave. Suite 950
Colorado Springs
Customer service: (719) 442-2376

Rock Creek Mesa Water District
180 Rock Creek Mesa Road
Colorado Springs
Customer service: (719) 576-0746

Stratmoor Hills Water and Sanitation districts
1811 B
Colorado Springs
Customer service: (719) 576-0311
After hours: (719) 576-1200

Sunset Metropolitan District
90 S. Cascade Ave. Suite 950
Colorado Springs
Customer service: (719) 442-2376

Westwood Lakes Water District
391 Rampart Range Road
Woodland Park
Customer service: (719) 687-0761

Widefield Homes Water Co.
37 Widefield Boulevard
Widefield
Customer service: (719) 390-7111

Woodmen Water & Sanitation District
7513 Stinson Drive
Colorado Springs
Customer service: (719) 598-5290

Woodmoor Water & Sanitation District
1845 Woodmoor Drive
Monument
Customer service: (719) 488-2525

Driver Licenses

State law requires that drivers obtain a Colorado license within 30 days of living here. Colorado adult driver licenses, available at age 21, are valid for four years; provisional driver licenses, available at age 18, are valid for three years; and beginner driver licenses, available at age 16, are valid for two years. All applicants must take a written examination. First-time applicants and those seeking to renew revoked or expired licenses must take a driving examination. Licenses cost $15. Test sites are located at:

Shops at the Bluff Mall
Academy Boulevard & Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs
(719) 594-8701

Chapel Hills Mall
1710 Briargate Boulevard
Colorado Springs
(719) 594-8701

5520 South US Highways 85 & 87
Security
(719) 392-6101

781 Gold Hill Place
Woodland Park
(719) 687-2447

Vehicle Registration

License Plates
Motorists must display a Colorado license plate on their vehicle within 45 days of moving here. Fees are based on the vehicle's age, weight and taxable value. Plates may be obtained at the following locations:

200 S. Cascade Ave.
(719) 520-6240

Emissions Testing

All vehicles operated along Colorado's Front Range, including Boulder, must pass an emissions test. Proof of passing the vehicle emissions test is required at the time of the vehicle's registration. For testing sites, call (719) 594-8709.

Insurance
State law requires automobile owners to carry insurance for bodily injury liability, property damage, personal injury protection (no-fault medical) and uninsured motorist liability provisions. Proof of vehicle insurance is required at time of registration.