Tag: Colorado Springs
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Mountain town police seek help in finding missing woman last seen in August
An October 31 press release from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the Manitou Springs Police Department addressed the ongoing search for missing 57-year-old Margaret Woolsey. Law enforcement has expressed concern for Woolsey’s safety. Woolsey, a local resident, was last heard from on August 3, not reported missing until the evening of September 23. The…
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The spooky tale of the hitchhiker on Colorado’s Gold Camp Road
Gold Camp Road is known as a stunning scenic drive in Colorado Springs that offers wonderful views of the mountainous terrain found west of the city. That said, some aspects of its past are a bit spooky.. As a former railroad route, the road is now used for activities like hiking and biking, but it’s…
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Homicide investigation underway after body found near Colorado trailhead
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office reports that the body of a deceased adult male was found near Woodlake Trailhead in the area of Eastonville on October 27, following an extensive search for a missing person. A missing person report was received during the early morning hours of that day at 3:40 a.m. after the…
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New pub serves up authentic British charm in Colorado Springs
A new British pub just opened in downtown Colorado Springs – aptly named The Brit Pub – and it’s sure to be a hit. For starters, let’s talk location. The Brit Pub is located directly next to Weidner Field – the stadium for the Switchbacks soccer team – and even offers a view of the…
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Risky business: Modern-day gold rush lucrative for sellers, opportunity to buy for others
The world’s richest gold rush that began in 1891 in what became the Cripple Creek Mining District created endless lines of mined ore carts slogging down the mountain to smelting and milling operations in Colorado Springs. The current gold rush that started six months ago has produced steady lines of people at businesses that buy…
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‘Coffin races’ set to take place in Colorado mountain town this weekend
The quirky Emma Crawford Coffin Races and Festival are set to make their return to Manitou Springs on Oct. 25. According to the city of Manitou Springs, the first coffin races in the nation began in 1995 when the Chamber of Commerce came up with the event in memory of Emma Crawford, a beloved former…
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Popular reservoir with ‘dog beach’ to permanently close amid toxic cyanobacteria and E. coli concerns
Once a popular destination for pet owners in Colorado Springs thanks to its beach and dog-friendly nature, South Suburban Reservoir is set to be permanently closed to the public – four-legged friends included. The reservoir is found in Stratton Open Space and has served an important role in providing local residents with safe drinking water…
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Combat veteran, author Matt Cavanaugh launches independent challenge to Jeff Crank in Colorado’s 5th CD
Army combat veteran and author Matt Cavanaugh on Tuesday launched an independent bid to challenge first-term Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District, predicting that its voters are hungry for an alternative to what he termed the “broken two-party system.” “I’m as unhappy with this same old, broken Washington as everybody else…
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Olympic track medalist Paul Chelimo calls ‘beautiful’ Colorado Springs home as he navigates transition to marathon distance
On a quintessential fall October morning, Bear Creek Regional Park was alive with walkers, bikers, and runners enjoying the park’s loop trails under the backdrop of the Front Range. Besides the sounds of chirping birds and the chatter of park users, the crunch of shoes on crushed stone could be heard at a rhythmic, fast…
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As peak flu season looms, vaccination rates remain low in Colorado
Get the flu once, they say, and you’ll never skip your flu shot again. If such wisdom holds true, we’re either getting healthier or better at forgetting what it feels like to be really sick. As of Oct. 11, 10.7% of El Paso County’s eligible adults and children had received the annual flu vaccination, according…