Author: Alexander Edwards
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Tourism in Pikes Peak region remained high in 2025: Report
Tourism increased slightly last year in the Pikes Peak area despite an uncertain and turbulent start, according to a newly released Longwoods International Travel Report. In 2025, 25.6 million people visited the region, with 11.2 million tourists staying overnight, a 1.6% increase from the previous year. Overall, the number of visitors increased by 0.3%, and…
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Abandoned downtown Colorado Springs gas station and car repair shop slated for demolition
After nearly 15 years, a long abandoned building in downtown is finally being torn down. What used to be a Texaco gas station and car repair garage at 225 N. Nevada Ave. has sat empty since 2012, when Denny Lauer closed the business for good. In 2023 a fire ripped through the station, adding to…
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Two groups serving seniors in Colorado Springs set to merge
Two local nonprofits providing health care and other services for older adults in Colorado Springs are merging, the groups announced this week. The merger of the Bethesda Foundation and Rocky Mountain Health Care, which have a combined 120 years of senior care experience, should not impact the daily lives of existing patients, both groups said.…
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Construction in 2025: Commercial development dominates the scene, single- family homes see slight decline
Commercial construction dominated the Colorado Springs building scene in 2025. Nearly 400 permits for new commercial projects were approved by the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department last year, according to a news release issued Monday. This is up 31% compared to 2024 and the region’s most since 2022. The year ended with a bang. December…
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Need to give your Christmas chef a break? Some restaurants scheduled to be open
Still in the holiday spirit but sick of cooking? Some Pikes Peak region restaurants will be open on Christmas Day, although with limited hours. This list may not be exhaustive, and may grow. Call your favorite restaurant ahead of time for more information. The Cliff House at Pikes Peak: The Christmas Day Buffet is sold…
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Ready, set, go: Busy holiday travel week arrives at Colorado Springs Airport
Getting ready to travel by plane this holiday season? Roughly 8 million people nationwide are, too. The Colorado Springs Airport is anticipating a similar travel rush to last year. Still, airport officials are asking people to arrive earlier and be mindful of what they pack before traveling. “We predict that, (between) 12/20/25-1/5/26, we will have…
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Tava House on track to open next spring in Woodland Park, serve as regional attraction for town
Much like the highway leading into Woodland Park, the road to Tava House fully opening has been long and winding. But now the town is poised to gain a major attraction as soon as next year. City officials and the ownership group of Tava House hope it will serve as a catalyst for further development…
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Tava House on track to open next spring in Woodland Park, serve as regional attraction for town
Much like the highway leading into Woodland Park, the road to Tava House fully opening has been long and winding. But now the town is poised to gain a major attraction as soon as next year. City officials and the ownership group of Tava House hope it will serve as a catalyst for further development…
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Sports economy in Colorado Springs primed to grow with possible new 130-acre complex
The Colorado Springs sports sector experienced some ups and downs throughout 2025, but by and large, it was healthy, according to a panel of four local experts discussing the first annual sports economy report. The local landscape, however, is missing a key piece of infrastructure that would make the region a landmark destination for sports…
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Colorado Springs gas prices reach lows not seen since pandemic; State average lower than national
In a moment that would make characters from “Mad Max” green with envy, gas prices are tumbling to lows not seen since the days of COVID-19. Colorado Springs, as of Tuesday, has some of the lowest average prices in Colorado — and the nation. The cheapest gas in the city could be found at an…