Author: Halle Thornton
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Sunflower Motel demolished for ‘No Man’s Land’ project near west Colorado Springs
All that was left of the Sunflower Motel south of Manitou Springs Wednesday was dirt as a construction crew directed traffic and hosed down the building remains. Wildcat Construction began demolition of the Sunflower Motel at 3703 West Colorado Avenue Wednesday about 8:30 a.m. as part of the effort to improve the area. This is…
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9 Colorado fourteeners for beginner climbers
Here are some of the easier Colorado fourteeners to get your heart rate going if you are new to climbing. Chris Meeham ranks Colorado fourteeners in his guidebook “Climbing Colorado’s Fourteeners”. Read the full Gazette article here: Class 1: Easy hiking, usually on a good trail. Class 2: More difficult, may be off-trail. You may have to…
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Culver’s restaurant in Falcon raising money for teen killed by suspected drunken driver
Culver’s in Falcon is raising money to help the family of Michael Finley, the Falcon High School senior killed April 14 when his car was hit by a suspected drunken driver on Woodmen Road. Today from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., all money from sales at the Falcon location, 7220 N. Meridian Road, will go…
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Don’t make it easy for thieves while enjoying the outdoors, Colorado Springs police warn
With more warm days approaching, it is the perfect time for a quick hike or trip to the park, and a perfect time for motor vehicle break-ins. The Colorado Springs Police Department offered the following tips on how to keep valuables safe while you are out enjoying colorful Colorado: – If you don’t need it,…
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Got a dry, brown lawn? Colorado Springs grass experts offer tips to bring it back to life
With the chilly weather and sporadic snow finally coming to an end, it’s time to thaw out and start thinking about how to revive your brown, crunchy lawn. Here are some tips to turn that sad-looking grass into a lawn you will be proud of in the months to come: Water your lawn Jon Rick,…
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Barnes Road to be reduced to two lanes west of Oro Blanco for construction work
Beginning 9 a.m. Thursday, Barnes Road, west of Oro Blanco, will be reduced to two lanes in each direction to allow crews to remove and replace the handrail and damaged concrete in the channel. The lane reduction will continue through the end of May. The project will include concrete removal and replacement, handrail removal and…
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Things to do in Colorado Springs for spring break in 2017
Schools are letting out for Spring Break over the next few weeks. If you’re looking for activities for children to do, here’s a list of camps and activities in the Pikes Peak region. Academy of Children’s TheatreMarch 27-31: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., performance Friday, 1:30 p.m.Location: Monday-Thursday: ACT Studios, 2314 Vickers Drive, Friday 4805 Mallow Road…
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Colorado Springs hits heat record for third day in a row
Colorado Springs’ first day of spring featured record-breaking heat, prompting people to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. Monday’s high of 76 degrees broke the day’s 110-year-old record of 74 degrees set in 1907, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo. It was the third consecutive day of record-breaking heat. Saturday and Sunday’s highs…
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12 best spring break staycations in Colorado
Still need something to do on spring break? We have a dozen choices to help you plan.Looking for something fun to do but don’t want to spend money? Here are 13 free things to see and do in and around Colorado Springs.For more Gazette lists, check out our lists page.
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15 infamous cold cases in Colorado
Here are 15 notorious unsolved cold cases in Colorado.Take a look at 25 cold-case homicides in Colorado SpringsFor more lists, check out our lists page. –>