Greenback Cutthroat Trout

Recent Human-Made Re-Creation of Colorado State Fish: What About Bear Creek’s 2012 Discovery?

A wild corner of Colorado Springs might be an untold, wise-use, ecological success story about the Centennial State’s fish. Before headlines in 2020 about the greenback cutthroat trout population loss, there was a big find.
Donkeys

Donkeys Serve as Livestock Guardians

Now that 2023 has arrived, the Colorado government is tasked with formulating a plan to bring wolves back to the state after Proposition 114 was passed by voters in 2020. Wildlife officials and Colorado ranchers must come up with ways to live next to wolves in the future.
Owner/Operators Stacy Poore & Aubrey Day of Bread And Butter Market in Colorado Springs.

Bringing Community and Fresh Groceries to Downtown at Bread and Butter Neighborhood Market

Bread and Butter (B&B) Neighborhood Market Owners Stacy Poore and Aubrey Day saw a need for a fresh market in the downtown area.
Man Trying to Break Into Car

Colorado Car Thefts Still Surging as State Cruises Towards New Record

Rampant car thefts continue to alarm Colorado residents. Politicians in charge are scrambling to allay concerns about these crimes and the accompanying hit to public safety. People from across the political spectrum consider public safety a bedrock responsibility of government at any level. Yet there was a recent outcry by influential people in Colorado – and nationwide – about the treatment of crime and criminals.
Buckley's Homestead Supply - Alison Buckley

Finding Grounding in Old School Skills at Buckley’s Homestead Supply

Alison Buckley's approach to her store is about preserving a way of life. At Buckley's Homestead Supply in Colorado Springs, she strives to connect the community with the skills and lifestyle that harken back to a different time whether it be canning, fermenting, raising chicks, or even beekeeping.
Oil Rig

Boulder County Attempts to Halt Oil and Gas Development

Disputed territory, and the ground beneath it, are the subject of a face-off in Boulder County. Crestone, an oil and gas development concern that is now part of Civitas Resources Inc., is fighting back against dogged litigation by the county.
Stacy Platt Senior Instructor at UCCS

The Context of Perspective in Teaching Photography While Maintaining Creative Vision

Stacy J. Platt, the Senior Instructor of Visual Art & Art History at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, knows that the essence of all photography is about perspective and having a focus on what wants to be said.
Food Prices

Experts Weigh in on Rising Food Prices

What Has Caused High Food Prices and What is the Outlook for the Future? Everyone knows that in the last year or two the cost...
Joshua Aldarondo Delicias

The Alchemy of Creativity and Flavor with Bread at Delicias

Joshua Aldarondo is the owner and head baker of Delicias Bakery in Colorado Springs. He has the technique to make all types of bread but the creative element that motivates him is all about understanding chemistry, altitude, and age-old techniques to create a beautiful taste
American Money

Costs of Being a Coloradan are on the Rise

Many people who live in Colorado or who travel here have seen costs in the state rise over the last several years. In many cases, by crossing state lines into Colorado’s bordering states people notice that prices are cheaper across the board -- from food to gas to lodging.

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Dustin Zvonek

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The White House recently took an important step toward rethinking America’s approach to homelessness. An executive order signed by President Trump last year directs federal housing...
David Leinweber

Guest Opinion: Camping ordinance focuses on providing a solution

Guest Post by David Leinweber, Colorado Springs City Councilman Every person living on our streets has value. No exceptions. No one plans to sleep under a bridge....
Dave Donelson

City Council failed to improve public safety

Guest Post by Dave Donelson, Colorado Springs City Councilman City Council had the chance to improve the quality of life of the citizens of Colorado...