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Extreme Fire

City Prepares for a Possibly Extreme Fire Season

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New Charter School Offers a Special Lecture Series to Celebrate Their First Year

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DNA

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Farley McDonough Adam's Mountain Cafe

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Finding a place to belong sometimes is a matter of path. Farley McDonough started on a journey from Virginia to Seattle in the early ‘90s when she was in her 20s. But fate brought her to Manitou Springs, where she became part of the Adam's Mountain Cafe family. Now as the owner, she brings the texture of vegetarian heavy food, great menu items and a sense of belonging to her business.
Catalytic Converter

Increase of Catalytic Converter Theft Could Drain Coloradoans’ Pocketbooks

Imagine getting into your vehicle, which has been in the office parking lot all day, after a hard day’s work to suddenly notice a loud, rattling noise once you start their engine. When you press on the accelerator, the noise gets louder, and it is obvious the sound is coming from underneath the car.
Jungle Bird at Shrunken Head Tiki

Creating an Oasis of Tiki in the Springs with Shrunken Head

Building a new concept from the ground up takes inspiration and collaboration but also a sense of experience. Audriana Crane, who co-owns Shrunken Head Tiki in Colorado Springs along with local entrepreneur Joe Campana, realized just how much the Springs needed an oasis like this.
Marijuana Plant

Impact of New Mexico Marijuana Legalization on Colorado Sales

Mayor Phil Rico of Trinidad, Colorado, said he expects his community to lose revenue from marijuana sales due to neighboring New Mexico’s legalization of selling recreational cannabis, which started April 1.
Fighting Fire

Planning and Safety During the Fire Season

Residents of Colorado are familiar with the changes that come with each season – and are becoming increasingly familiar with a year-round fire season. While typically worst during the months of May through August; due to ongoing drought issues wildland fires can start at any time and any place.
Debbie-Emily-Rick-Katie Uhl-Breckinridge

Staying One Step Ahead with Ski Shop Inc.

Skiing has always been part of the family business with the Uhls at Ski Shop Inc. in Colorado Springs. Current owner Rick Uhl took over the shop from his parents Wolf and Julie in 2002. They had purchased the business in 1981. The shop, as a business though, has been thriving and evolving for nearly 65 years.

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