Tag: black forest
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New summer camp near Colorado Springs aimed at lovers of horror genre
Horror is having a moment. For the first time since 2007, a horror novel, Daniel Kraus’ 2025 “Angel Down,” took home a 2026 Pulitzer Prize. And last year’s horror action film “Sinners” nabbed four Oscars in March. “That speaks to how much more seriously the genre is being taken,” said Amanda Shafer, founder of Broom…
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Live beats, tasty treats offered at Memorial Day music fest
A fun-filled family festival famous for its live beats and tasty treats returns to Black Forest this Memorial Day weekend. The 17th Annual MeadowGrass Music Festival will sound off May 22-24 at the La Foret Conference & Retreat Center. Camping, music, workshops and yoga highlight the activities and entertainment lists. Festival hours vary depending on…
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Black Forest students receive scholarship
Nine high school seniors from Black Forest received scholarships. “Congratulations to an accomplished group of nine high school seniors from Black Forest, who are the 2026 recipients of the Educational Opportunity Foundation of Black Forest Scholarship,” a press release said. The annual banquet was held at the Black Forest Community Center on April 17 where…
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Tri-Lakes area offers something for everyone this holiday season
People embrace the Christmas holiday season because of community spirit, historical tradition and a desire to celebrate the season with colorful, festive mountain town events. That’s because the holiday season evokes cherished memories, and Christmas events provide an opportunity to create new memories and celebrate the most joyous of all seasons. The shared experience of…
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Tri-Lakes area offers something for everyone this holiday season
People embrace the Christmas holiday season because of community spirit, historical tradition and a desire to celebrate the season with colorful, festive mountain town events. That’s because the holiday season evokes cherished memories, and Christmas events provide an opportunity to create new memories and celebrate the most joyous of all seasons. The shared experience of…
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Fugitive still on the run months after ICE raid in Black Forest; no charges filed
Three months have passed since immigration officials swept through Black Forest in search of a man suspected of trying to ram a vehicle into federal agents during a raid in the area. Jose Mendez-Chavez, a man federal authorities believe was living in the U.S. illegally, is considered a fugitive by Immigration and Customs Enforcement following…
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Woman accused of killing Uber driver, dumping his body in Black Forest, court records say
A woman is accused of fatally stabbing a man and then dumping his body in a field in Black Forest before driving off in his car, arrest records show. The 26-year-old man was reported missing just before 3:45 a.m. Oct. 27 after his parents told the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office that he did not…
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Woman accused of killing Uber driver, dumping his body in Black Forest, court records say
A woman is accused of fatally stabbing a man and then dumping his body in a field in Black Forest before driving off in his car, arrest records show. Jeremy Campbell, 38, was reported missing just before 3:45 a.m. Oct. 27 after his parents told the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office that he did not…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office makes arrest in Woodlake Trailhead homicide investigation
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested an individual after a homicide investigation began following an extensive search for a missing person, officials said Monday. Khayla Dawson, 27, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, aggravated robbery and motor vehicle theft, according to a news release by the sheriff’s office. The incident is believed to…
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A week later: What we do and don’t know about the Black Forest ICE raid
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The clinking and clanking of construction work reverberated throughout a Black Forest housing development a week after federal agents flooded the neighborhood streets to detain two individuals suspected to be illegal immigrants. The Timber Ridge housing development was raided by ICE operatives the morning of…