Author: Kelly Hayes
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Meet Colorado’s ‘storm doctor,’ who chases tornadoes and prepares for medical emergencies
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save During the spring, as thunderclouds form and twisters charge across the Kansas plains, you can find Dr. Jason Persoff in his 2014 Kia Sorento. With him, an iPad and ham radio. He’s chasing tornadoes, his springtime hobby for the past 25 years. When the chill…
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‘Just explore’: One woman’s journey in Colorado high-altitude wildlife photography
At the start of November, Rocky Mountain National Park saw its first big snowfall. The fluffy, white powder coated the meadows several inches deep and lakes turned to an icy slush. Dawn Wilson, with her camera attached to her hip, woke up early on this cold morning to guide another photographer around the park. Today,…
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‘Tis the season: 5 holiday markets happening in Colorado this weekend and beyond
As the chill of winter arrives, so do the warmth of hot cocoa and the scent of pine. The holidays are on the horizon, and local artisans are ready to help with gift giving. This weekend, the Front Range will host plenty of holiday markets, including some with long histories and others that intend to…
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Gobble, gobble, crunch: How some farmers have turned to birds to combat the ‘hopperpocalypse’
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save CAÑON CITY • Hundreds of grasshoppers flutter through the air as Matt Koster wades through his neighbor’s decimated hay field. Passing through the flattened grass and fog of pests, he reaches his own field. The clouds of insatiable insects seem to dissipate, and the rows…
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Colorado Springs boutique finds new home after downtown fire
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The Local Honey Collective owners Hailey Sardi and Cara McQueeney were left aimless after the downtown Bijou Street fire forced the closure of their storefront. The boutique owners had operated out of the brick-and-mortar since late 2019. The fire, which occurred last December, left the business with damaged inventory and no space. The next few…
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From geology to the metaphysical: Crystal Festival heads to Colorado Springs to celebrate rocks, gems and minerals
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Toothpaste. A Frosty. Aluminum foil. Ceramic toilets. Eyeshadow. There’s something these items have in common — they contain minerals. Showing people how much they rely on rocks and minerals in day-to-day life is one of the main goals of the Crystal Festival, said curator Adrienne…
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Canine Companions: How a service dog makes life a little easier for Colorado Springs Paralympian
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Amanda McGrory hadn’t even left handler training when she realized how much her service dog would affect her life. The retired Paralympian was packing her bags to return home from a two-week training program, where she learned how handle to Calvin, a 2-year-old, blond Lab-golden…
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‘We learned so quickly how strong she is’: Colorado girl fights leukemia with 100 hikes
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save “Do I need to pull over for this conversation?” Sarah Bailey remembers asking the doctor. “Yeah, I think you should,” the doctor told her. Sarah had just taken her 5-year-old daughter, Bellamy Korn, to the office the day before for swollen lymph nodes. They had…
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Fan Fest ahead of Pikes Peak Hill Climb to promote local breweries, celebrate the race
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save While you might not be able to catch “The Race to the Clouds” on the mountain, there is a chance to celebrate a bit closer to home. The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Fan Fest is set for Friday night, right before race day…
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Festivals galore: Memorial Day Weekend events around the state
Mountainfilm Festival, Telluride | Thursday-Monday The Mountainfilm Festival in Telluride is a documentary film festival that showcases stories about social justice, nature, activism and adventure. The festival started back in 1979. This year’s lineup will feature 101 films, including 18 features and 83 shorts. Twenty-three of the films will be making their world premiere at…