
The Pikeview Quarry served an essential role in Colorado Springs’ history. Its story is still being written
“If you can’t grow it, it must be mined,” so goes the miner’s credo. It also applies to the history, and growth, of Colorado Springs. All of the material to build the city had to come from somewhere.


More solar power in the works for southern Colorado
The projects would also bring hundreds of jobs to the area.

By Jess Hazel

Inaugural Pueblo Flag Day to honor the history and culture of the Steel City
The newly-proclaimed holiday falls on the same day of Pueblo’s incorporation as a town in 1870.

By Jess Hazel

Some Colorado Springs Utilities customers to get refunds due to $4.7 million in excess tax revenue
This credit comes from a failed ballot issue.

By Jess Hazel

Whimsy and movement: 24-foot-tall puppet honors local artist Charles Rockey at Manitou Springs Carnivale parade
Meet the artist behind the giant puppet in this year’s Manitou Springs Carnivale parade that honors the legacy of the late Charles Rockey.

By Jess Hazel

Colorado Springs burger joint Skirted Heifer latest downtown business to temporarily close after storefront car crash earlier this month
It’s the latest downtown Colorado Springs business to temporarily close its doors following a series of unrelated incidents since last fall.

By Jess Hazel

Pueblo will not be the new home of the National Championship Air Races
The National Championship Air Races has taken place for 60 years in Reno, Nev., but the airport there can’t accommodate it anymore.

By Jess Hazel

Judge dismisses lawsuit against the new Sunset Amphitheater in Colorado Springs
A district court judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought on by Colorado Springs residents to stop the development of a new amphitheater on the north side of the city.

By Jess Hazel

What to know about Pueblo’s upcoming mayoral runoff election
Pueblo’s mayoral runoff takes place Tuesday, Jan. 23. Find out more about the mail ballot-only election here.

By Jess Hazel

Interview: Pueblo mayoral candidate Heather Graham on improving public safety, job availability and her future vision for the city
Heather Graham owns three restaurants in Pueblo and has served as the city’s council president for the last two years. She is running against incumbent Nick Gradisar for Pueblo mayor.

By Jess Hazel

Interview: Pueblo mayoral candidate Nick Gradisar on public safety, affordable housing and the future of the city
Nick Gradisar is the first mayor that Pueblo has elected in more than 100 years. He is vying for a second term against city council president Heather Graham.

By Jess Hazel

From tree lightings to Christmas parades, here’s where you can celebrate the holidays across southern Colorado
Communities across southern Colorado will host parades, light up lights and celebrate the season over the next few weeks.

By Jess Hazel

Skate in the Park returns to Colorado Springs’ Acacia Park for holiday season
The outdoor ice skating rink in Downtown Colorado Springs opens Friday and will remain open through January.

By Jess Hazel

Coming in hot! Pueblo to build three new fire stations
Pueblo is getting three new fire stations in order to improve response times and firefighter safety.

By Jess Hazel

The spirit of Manitou Springs is alive with the Emma Crawford Coffin Races
The nearly 30-year tradition reflects the unique character of Manitou Springs and the people who live there while sharing some of the city’s history.

By Jess Hazel

Specialized wheelchairs to bring more opportunity for open space exploration in Colorado Springs
The chairs are designed to navigate terrain not suited for a regular wheelchair.

By Jess Hazel