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Pikes Peak or Bust: One of biggest rodeos in the country kicks off in Colorado Springs Tuesday
The Pikes Peak region is rodeo country. The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo has been a community staple since 1936, only missing three years during WWII and one year during the pandemic. Not only does it entertain 30,000 fans, but net proceeds are donated to help support quality of life initiatives for active duty military…
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Coronado’s Boston Potts’ race in Spain significant for Cougars cross country
Immediately after learning he’d represent Team USA in the International U18 Mountain Running Cup, Boston Potts texted his high school cross-country coach. Potts had the chance to represent not just America, but Coronado and its cross-country team in Montaña Palentina, Spain, and wanted to share the news. “He had to send in letters of recommendations…
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6 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: ‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.,’ Touch a Truck and more
FRIDAY-SUNDAY Belle will fall in love with a beast this weekend during Academy of Community Theatre’s (ACT II) production of “Beauty and the Beast Jr.,” a shorter version of the Tony Award-winning musical. Adapted from Disney’s Academy Award-winning 1991 animated film, the show features popular songs like “Be Our Guest,” “If I Can’t Love Her” and “Human…
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Chocolate festival returns to Colorado Springs this weekend after three-year hiatus
New to this year’s festival — cheese!
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PHOTOS: 4A Division Cheyenne Mountain Cross Country Meet
Runners from across the Colorado Springs area competed in the 4A cross country race at the Norris Penrose Event Center Sept. 11, 2020. The two fastest times, recorded by Erik Le Roux and Bethany Michalak, were both more than 40 seconds faster than the second place times in their divisions. The second day of the…
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The top 10 things to look for in sports from Colorado Springs this upcoming week, starting Sunday
No. 10 The Colorado Springs-based Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference annual Hall of Fame inductions and awards are Friday night at the Marriott with UCCS’ Skylyn Webb the woman athlete of the year. No. 9 The annual Sports Corp. college football kickoff luncheon is Thursday at The Antlers No. 8 The Tour de France has its…
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The top 10 things to look for in sports from Colorado Springs this upcoming week, starting Sunday
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save No. 10 The Colorado Springs-based Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference annual Hall of Fame inductions and awards are Friday night at the Marriott with UCCS’ Skylyn Webb the woman athlete of the year. No. 9 The…
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The top 10 things to look for in sports from Colorado Springs next week, starting Monday
No. 10 NASCAR’s top teams visit Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday No. 9 The U.S. Swimming Championships take place in Boston Thursday to Sunday No. 8 Area college home soccer games begin with Air Force women Thursday and Sunday and men Saturday and CC women Sunday No. 7 The Ride for the Brand Championship Ranch…