Author: Ajia Cuevas ajia.cuevas@gazette.com
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Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off: What to know before you go
Colorado Springs will be looking to the sky as a beloved Labor Day weekend festival returns this weekend. The Labor Day Lift Off is back this Saturday, with dozens of hot air balloons set to float over Colorado Springs. The free annual festival will run from early Saturday morning through Monday morning at Memorial Park.…
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Colorado State Fair returns this weekend: Here’s a look at discounts, concert lineup and more
Labor Day is right around the corner, which means it’s time for some iconic end-of-summer local events — including the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo. The annual state fair kicks off this Friday, running for nearly two weeks through Sept. 1. It will feature exhilarating carnival rides, delicious fair food and concerts. Here’s a look at…
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WATCH: Moose spotted in north Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A moose was spotted on Colorado Springs’ north side near Interstate 25, according to a post from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife. On Thursday, the department posted about the sighting in the area of I-25 and Interquest Parkway. According to parks and wildlife, officers observed a…
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Critically endangered baby gorilla born at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is celebrating the birth of a critically endangered Western lowland gorilla baby, according to a release from the zoo. The bundle of joy was born early Monday morning to 32-year-old mother Asha and first-time father Goma. Asha and her new baby are…
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo bids farewell to ‘oldest’ Asiatic black bear
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo said goodbye to its 32-year-old Asiatic black bear, Beezler, over the weekend, according to a news release. She was the oldest Asiatic black bear in human care in the U.S. before being euthanized Sunday, the zoo’s release stated. She was euthanized…
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Territory Days 2025 guide: Where to park, foods to try, performances and more
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A beloved annual event returns for its 50th year this weekend, bringing a variety of tasty street fare, live music and unique vendors to Old Colorado City. Territory Days will run this Saturday through Monday…
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Mudslide closes highway near Glenwood Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A mudslide caused a highway south of Glenwood Springs to close Sunday, according to a Facebook post from the Colorado Department of Transportation. CDOT said CO 82 is closed in both directions 5 miles south…
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Ford Amphitheater kicks off its first-ever concert season this weekend: Here’s a look at the inaugural lineup
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The highly-anticipated public debut of the Ford Amphitheater as arrived. OneRepublic will kick off the very first weekend of concerts at the 8,000-seat, open-air venue in north Colorado Springs. The luxury amphitheater is set to host several country stars, rock icons and more for its…
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Denver sets new record high temperature Sunday
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver International Airport hit a high of over 100 degrees Sunday afternoon, shattering the previous record, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder. The weather service reported that DIA reached a scorching high of 102 degrees just after 2 p.m., setting a new daily…
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Food truck rallies to check out this summer around Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save For the times you can’t decide on what to eat, food truck rallies have you covered with tons of tasty options. Whether you’re craving a feast, a snack, or a sweet treat, these culinary delights on wheels are worth checking out. Here are six free…