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In 2012 and 2013, the Waldo Canyon and Black Forest Fires proved to be the two mostly costly wildfires in the history of the Pikes Peak Region. In the aftermath of the blazes 10 years later, lawmakers have tried to come up with ways to prevent the level of destruction these two fires caused.

The Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum was started by World War II and Korean veterans who wanted to make sure that the history of what they did and the machines they used would be there for the future. For Joe Musso, head of restorations and acquisitions – and a former deputy at the Pueblo County Sheriff's Department, it is about love of details and the stories that go with it.

Many Americans are surprised when they see videos of the roundabouts in Europe with cars zipping through the circular features in the road with little effort. However, it is fair to say that Americans are not as skilled at using roundabouts as their European counterparts.

Jerry Davis has a history of moving into a market at the right time with an understanding of food offerings, comfort and location. After being involved in other ventures including nightclubs and venues like The Underground and Brewer's Republic, the creation of Cerberus Brewing Company found a balance both offering a neighborhood feel while maintaining a standard of beer and food that elevates the area around it.

Last fall, a task force from the Colorado Energy Office released recommendations that will effectively regulate how much energy certain buildings can use. The report is part of HB 21-1286 Energy Performance for Buildings. That bill is part of Gov Polis' steeplechase effort to reduce greenhouse gas pollution in the state of Colorado. These recommendations are open for public comment until May.

During the 2023 legislative session, the state’s Democrat lawmakers sent a clear message that they are determined to push gun control legislation due to an increase in violent crimes. One legislator has decided to go after the type of bullets that are used in firearms due to the threat to the environment lead bullets cause.

Grass It Up is an American Bluegrass band established in Colorado Springs in 2004. Started by David Jeffrey and Jon Bross, they came to prominence playing at Front Range BBQ on West Colorado Avenue. Fiddle player David Siegel, a Manitou Springs native, joined in 2014 with the band continuing to play throughout El Paso County and numerous festivals.

Just when everyone thought their year was going well, bad news arrived in the mailbox of property owners. In May, the Colorado county assessors are tasked with giving property owners their new valuations based on the current housing market. And according to several experts, Colorado homeowners will most likely be shocked when they find out how much properties have increased over the last two years.

After the Democratic Party made history by getting the largest majority in the state legislature, one thing they promised during the 2023 legislative session was to crack down on guns. Last April, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a number of bills drafted by state lawmakers aimed at making firearms harder to purchase with intentions to curb gun violence.

Nic Ponsor knows the importance of stamina – but also of good training. An Iron Man competitor who won the 2021 Iceland Extreme Triathlon, Ponsor began working at Criterium Bikes in 2004 after moving from San Diego. He eventually bought the business in 2013 with the intention of continuing its community focus and helping forward the bike riding experience in the Springs.