Author: Chhun Sun
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Cheyenne Mountain Guide: Grace Vining, animal keeper, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Grace Vining is in her happy place when she’s surrounded by warthogs, hippos, guinea pigs, guineafowls, African penguins and lemurs. The 26-year-old is an animal keeper at the Water’s Edge: Africa exhibit within Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. She didn’t expect to land in this position but it doesn’t come as a complete surprise to Vining that…
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National mental health organization NAMI partners with Empty Stocking Fund
As concern about the potential impact of COVID-19 on the mental health population grows, Gazette Charities and El Pomar Foundation have stepped in to do their part. On July 17, the two organizations announced the addition of National Alliance for Mental Illness to the 2020 Empty Stocking Fund Class of Partner Agencies. It is the…
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National mental health organization NAMI partners with Empty Stocking Fund
As concern about the potential impact of COVID-19 on the mental health population grows, Gazette Charities and El Pomar Foundation have stepped in to do their part. On July 17, the two organizations announced the addition of National Alliance for Mental Illness to the 2020 Empty Stocking Fund Class of Partner Agencies. It is the…
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National mental health organization NAMI partners with Empty Stocking Fund
As concern about the potential impact of COVID-19 on the mental health population grows, Gazette Charities and El Pomar Foundation have stepped in to do their part. On July 17, the two organizations announced the addition of National Alliance for Mental Illness to the 2020 Empty Stocking Fund Class of Partner Agencies. It is the…
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National mental health organization NAMI partners with Empty Stocking Fund
As concern about the potential impact of COVID-19 on the mental health population grows, Gazette Charities and El Pomar Foundation have stepped in to do their part. On July 17, the two organizations announced the addition of National Alliance for Mental Illness to the 2020 Empty Stocking Fund Class of Partner Agencies. It is the…
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Woodland Park launches new website designed to help residents become more engaged
A new website by the city of Woodland Park aims to make life easier for its residents. Launched on July 7, www.city-woodlandpark.org is a mobile-friendly site that allows user to access several features, including online submission and calendars for meetings and events. “The purpose was really to better serve our residents and constituents,” said Karen…
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Storms possible during hot Colorado Springs weekend
This weekend’s weather forecast in Colorado Springs calls for warm temperatures before possible rain and thunderstorms roll through, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo. Saturday kicks off with a high near 96 degrees with mostly sunny skies, the Weather Service reported. But a 30% chance of precipitation starts after 5 p.m. with relatively…
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Palmer Ridge football star Kaden Dudley commits to Boise State
Kaden Dudley, a star receiver who provided monster play after monster play in helping lead Palmer Ridge football to its third state title last season, has committed to the next level. He’s headed to Boise State. The senior-to-be announced Friday in a Twitter post that he’s joining the competitive Mountain West Conference program. He received…
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Friday Faceoff: Which sports moments do you remember most?
Matt’s take: The Drive, Magic and an earthquake defined my childhood To an 11-year-old kid, there was nothing more popular than the Chicago Bears in 1986. The Super Bowl shuffle, the annihilation of the Patriots in the Super Bowl, and, heck, William “Refrigerator” Perry had a G.I. Joe action figure that you could send away for.…
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Temperatures in the 90s to continue in Colorado Springs area this weekend
After a nearly record-breaking day Friday, expect some relief with cooler temps. Colorado Springs could see low-90 degrees weather on Saturday and Sunday with mostly sunny skies and relatively light winds, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo. This comes after the city hit 95 degrees, just one degree short of the record high…