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Gundega Stevens, owner/curator of G44 Gallery in Colorado Springs, knows that art is subjective but is reflective of the way the viewer feels. In celebrating her 10th anniversary as a gallery, Stevens admits her job – and calling – is about finding those right voices and taking chances on new ones and while maintaining the commerce necessary to keep her business successful.

Colorado ranchers are facing a challenge absent since WWII: wolves. Attacks on livestock, so far mostly in Jackson County, are stirring up political discussions in the state; discussions that started with Proposition 114. This policy, passed in 2020 by a razor-thin less than 1% majority, will kick off in 2023.

When the Supreme Court ruled to overturn the decades-long Roe v. Wade decision, people from both sides of the political spectrum reacted. Many conservatives across the country embraced the decision and were delighted that the legality of abortions would be brought to each state to consider.

Micah Rice, executive director of the Pikes Peak APEX cycling race, approaches his job by balancing planning, fun and conscientious understanding of the land. Held in September every year, the APEX mixes elements of professional and amateur riders in a four-day mountain bike challenge bringing the outdoor community together.

Roughly 75 brightly colored balloons will float over Colorado Springs during the Labor Day Liftoff festival. This liftoff will be held Sept. 3-5 at Memorial Park and includes an array of activities and events for the whole family. This is one of the largest free hot air balloon festivals held in the country.

Ron Ilgen, President of Pikes Peak Marathon, knows that the balance of the race's international popularity needs to be balanced with local pride in addition to effective planning, robust volunteer operations and, of course, logistics.

Colorado House Speaker Alec Garnett says Colorado laws and regulations have failed to keep up with the evolution of cannabis products.

In the Centennial State, Conservation Colorado leads the charge for 30 by 30. Conservation Colorado and other philosophically aligned ecologists, like Western Resource Advocates, want to add 14 million acres to Colorado’s permanent protections by 2030. That’s a 233% increase in acreage over a few years from the current 6 million.

Colorado is the eighth largest state by area. It has considerable natural resources and historic outdoor recreation. Conservation has always been part of its commonwealth. But new environmentalism, like the type seen in the 30 by 30 plan, is of a different “nature” than traditional land management.

Creating a culinary business, especially one steeped in traditional food with a twist is always about pivoting and understanding your customers. Samuel Tovar, who created Kariacos Food Truck and recently established the Kariacos brick-and-mortar eatery on Circle Drive in Colorado Springs, used this approach to bring the taste of Venezuela to his new home.