Author: Ajia Cuevas
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s ‘longest-living resident,’ Roxie, has died
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is mourning the death of one of its “icons,” a 48-year-old female gorilla named Roxie, according to a press release from the zoo. Roxie, the zoo’s longest-living resident, was the third-oldest female western lowland gorilla in human care in the U.S. before she died, according to the zoo. She was humanely euthanized…
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And the winner of the 2025 Taco Takedown is…
The final tallies are in and Colorado Springs has officially crowned its Taco Takedown champion! Thousands of local foodies and taco fanatics came together to vote in The Gazette’s 2025 food bracket and named El Chapin as the best taco spot in the city. The popular taco truck faced off against other fan favorites and…
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Top concerts coming to Colorado this summer
With summertime fast approaching, you can almost hear music in the air. As the temperature begins to rise, Colorado’s summer concert lineup is heating up with popular artists like Coldplay, Post Malone and The Weeknd. And with iconic outdoor venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater, music lovers have plenty to look forward…
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Taco Takedown Championship: Vote now to help your favorite taco spot take the title
Note: Voting for this round has closed, and the winner will be announced on Wednesday, April 9. Which taco spot will claim the 2025 Taco Takedown title? The choice is in your hands. We are one round away from crowning the champion in The Gazette’s fiery face-off between Colorado Springs’ top taco eateries. The high-stakes final…
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CSPD: Tractor-trailer drags 300-pound landscaping boulder across several blocks
A tractor-trailer scooped out an approximately 300-pound boulder and dragged it for several blocks, according to a blotter entry from the Colorado Springs Police Department. At 10:30 a.m., the police department received a call for service in the area of East Fountain Boulevard and South Weber Street on reports of a traffic collision. After investigating,…
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Taco Takedown Final Four: Which taco spots will make it to the championship round? Vote now
This round is now closed. Click here to vote in the latest round. After two nail-biting rounds, the 2025 Taco Takedown is down to its Final Four in The Gazette’s spiciest showdown of the year. The Elite Eight round was filled with razor-thin margins and intense matchups, but four spots came out on top and advanced to…
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Taco Takedown Elite Eight: Vote now to see your favorite spot advance to the Final Four
This round is now closed. Click here to vote in the latest round. Thousands of votes have poured in, and the Elite Eight lineup is set—so let’s taco ’bout it! On March 4, the 2025 Taco Takedown kicked off, and Colorado Springs foodies voted on which spots they think should advance to the second round.…
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2025 Taco Takedown: Who has the best tacos in Colorado Springs? Vote for your favorite now
This round is closed. Click here to vote in the latest round. It’s that time of year again! While sports fans are filling out their college basketball brackets, The Gazette is hosting a mouthwatering single-elimination showdown for Colorado Springs foodies. This year’s food bracket was chosen by readers who picked a craveable classic: tacos. Whether…
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Update: Missing 13-year-old girl found safe
Update: The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office announced on social media Friday evening that Kyrie has been found safe. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 13-year-old girl. Kyrie, whose last name was not provided, was last seen around 1 p.m. near the 3000 block of Ellesmere Drive…
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Who needs Cupid? The ultimate guide to a solo Valentine’s Day in Colorado Springs
Valentine’s Day is all about showing appreciation for someone special, so why not make that person you this year? If you’re single or unattached this holiday, skip the ice cream and sappy romance movies. Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to enjoy your own company and treat yourself to a day of everything you love.…