Tag: Colorado Springs
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8 great ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Colorado Springs
As they year comes to an end, Coloradans are sure to be planning their celebrations to ring in the new year. Colorado offers plenty of diverse festivities, from elegant galas to lively parties. Here are some great New Year’s Eve celebrations across Colorado Springs: This New Year’s Eve event at Colorado Springs’ famous The Broadmoor…
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Two Colorado cities among top 20 ‘most livable’ metro areas in US
When it comes to finding a place to call home, ‘livability’ is often a key factor – or in other words, where can someone have a satisfying life while keeping cost of living in mind? With Centennial State prices feeling like they’re on the rise in recent years, it can feel difficult to find a…
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$956,277 worth of bicycles stolen in Colorado city of 108,000 residents thus far in 2025
As any Coloradan who owns a bike should be aware of, bike theft in the Centennial State is no joke. Property theft rates in Colorado tend to be on the higher side compared to other places around the country and with many local outdoor recreation enthusiasts opting to invest in high-performance gear, bicycles can be…
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Colorado zoo reflects on legacy of 17-year-old giraffe after euthanization
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, located in Colorado Springs, is reflecting on the legacy of their 17-year-old giraffe, Khalid, who was humanely euthanized on Friday, Dec. 12. According to a post from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, they had exhausted all possible humane treatments for Khalid. Khalid weighed 2,500 pounds and stood sixteen-and-a-half feet tall. He was the…
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Colorado drivers ranked ‘3rd-best’ nationwide, but not all cities alike
A report released earlier this month by LendingTree sought to determine where the best and worst drivers were located in the United States. Sure to be a shock to local residents, Coloradans landed among the best of the best. The report utilized auto insurance inquiries from January 1 through September 30 to produce a final…
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Colorado zoo home to 2nd best ‘zoo lights’ in North America, says USA Today
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Electric Safari lights display has ranked as the second best zoo lights in North America in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. According to the zoo, this is the seventh year in a row that Electric Safari has ranked in the top three Best Zoo Lights in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice…
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Swire Coca-Cola, USA announces $475M investment in Colorado Springs
Swire Coca-Cola, USA will establish a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Colorado Springs, the company announced late Wednesday afternoon. The Draper, Utah-based company plans to break ground next year on a 620,000-square-foot facility at Peak Innovation Park, the 1,600-acre business park at the entrance to Colorado Springs Airport on the city’s southeast side. Swire Coca-Cola,…
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Back to school: CU Denver offers retirees guidance for next chapter
Going to college is often associated with the phase in life when a person begins or pivots their professional career, but what about the phase when it’s winding down? With this question in mind, the University of Colorado Denver developed a program to help retirees look toward their futures. Based on successful programs at universities like…
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First 3 shows of 2026 announced for Colorado Springs’ 8,000-person venue with mountain view
With 2026 right around the corner, many of Colorado’s venues are starting to announce their schedules for next year – including 66 shows already on the calendar for Red Rocks. Located in a different metro area, however, is Ford Amphitheater, standing tall on the northern side of Colorado Springs. With a seating capacity of about…
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Colorado Springs man dies before sentencing hearing in child drowning case
A Colorado Springs man charged with negligence and child abuse resulting in death after a 6-year-old boy drowned at Prospect Lake in Memorial Park two years ago has died before sentencing, court records show. Joseph Camacho, 55, was arrested Sept. 30, 2023, when a woman who had been windsurfing at the park called 911 after…