Author: Ryan Maye Handy
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LETTERS: Increased traffic endangers wildlife; bill would protect animals
Increased traffic endangers wildlife Over the past couple of years, we have seen a growth in the population along the northeast Meridian Road corridor. With this growth in population has come a change in traffic flow. In the past, most drivers who lived on the northeast end of Meridian Road would have taken Meridian to…
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Art, wine make good pairing at southern Colorado winery
A glass of rosé pairs well with a lazy Saturday gazing at art and wandering the lush grounds of The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey. The Cañon City winery, set in a former monastery of the Order of St. Benedict, will offer “Palette to Palate,” a free event Saturday that features works by 10 artists…
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Pope arrival in Cartagena off to bumpy start with black eye
CARTAGENA, Colombia — Pope Francis wrapped up his Colombia trip with a deeply personal final day Sunday honoring St. Peter Claver, a fellow Jesuit who ministered to hundreds of thousands of African slaves who arrived in the port of Cartagena to be sold during Spanish colonial times. Francis’ visit to Cartagena got off to a…
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Fire danger comes Monday, but snow looms later
The Pikes Peak region is in for a couple of days of dangerous fire weather this week, according to National Weather Service in Pueblo. Warm temperatures and high wind are in the forecast for Monday, when a red flag warning for high fire danger will be in effect from 1-7 p.m. A red flag warning…
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El Paso County awards more than $1 million for contractor to fix road
El Paso County has awarded a more than $1 million contract to a company from Pueblo West to replace damaged culverts beneath Black Forest Road. The El Paso County commissioners announced Tuesday that Pate Construction Company Inc. will repair the road, which was shut down in October when the culverts under the road failed. Since…
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Charity helps Colorado Springs family stretch out into dream of home ownership
Tressalina Wiggins and her two daughters used to share a bedroom in her parents’ three-bedroom home. But on Sunday, the family cut the ribbon on a renovated home that will give each a room of her own. “We made a deal,” Wiggins said, while standing on her new porch with her 16-year-old daughter Galactica. “She’d…
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Storms start week in Pikes Peak region, fire danger high in some areas
Typical March weather might be hitting Colorado this week, as a storm system could bring several inches of snow to the high country and gusty conditions to the plains. A Sunday evening storm brought rain showers to Colorado Springs and was expected to bring snow to the mountains overnight. The storm set the stage for…
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Abandoned ski areas in Colorado continue to leave their mark decades later
Although abandoned for 25 years, the dual slopes of Ski Broadmoor still stand out against the backdrop of Colorado Springs. When it snows, the long vacant resort looks like an active ski area. And it’s likely it will be that way for years to come. Two researchers from the University of California, Davis have found…
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Home values plunge $3.7M from landslides
The collective property value for more than a dozen El Paso County homes damaged by landslides has dropped $3.7 million, a fluid number that could change as more homeowners report damage and others appeal their newly adjusted values. “These values are changing daily,” said El Paso County Assessor Steve Schleiker, who adjusted values for 17…
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Colorado Springs caucus goers feel the ‘Bern,’ split on Republican support; Sanders wins Colorado
Bernie Sanders, the Vermont senator, won big at three packed Democratic caucuses held in Coronado High School on Tuesday night, fueled by self-described millennials, union leaders and fans of “the Bern,” many of whom were participating in Colorado’s complex Democratic nominating process for the first time. With 98 percent of precincts reporting, Sanders took 59…