Tag: car crash
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Pedestrian seriously injured in hit-and-run crash: Colorado Springs police
Colorado Springs police are investigating a suspected hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian seriously injured on Saturday, according to law enforcement officials. Officers responded to an 8:45 p.m. call about a traffic crash involving a pedestrian in the 1800 block of South Academy Boulevard, north of Chelton Road, police said. When they arrived, they found…
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Georgetown Loop Railroad’s Female Engineer
Jenn Jenks, one of very few female steam engineers in the U.S., works at the Georgetown Loop Railroad alongside her father, Sam McCloskey, continuing a family tradition of railroad work that dates back to her great-great-grandfather.
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Rehabilitating burros with racing
Amber Wann, founder of ReDONKulous Ranch Sanctuary and Rescue, rehabilitates donkeys by pairing them with human runners to train for pack burro races, fostering both the animals’ physical health and emotional well-being. Pack burro racing, Colorado’s official summer heritage sport, began in 1949 to honor the donkeys’ role in the state’s mining history.
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Bella Terra Farms offers healing through animals
Bella Terra Farms is a therapeutic sanctuary offering healing through animal-based and sensory-driven experiences, particularly for individuals with special needs or those facing emotional, psychological, or physical challenges. Founded by Tara after years of working with special needs children and a lifelong passion for animals, the farm provides hands-on encounters with friendly animals, creating a…
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Norm’s Video, as seen on VHS
Sights and sounds from Norm’s Video, as shot through an old VHS-C hand-held camcorder, on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 in Calhan, Colo. The store was founded by owner Kerri Lemesany’s parents, Norm and Kay Ullom, in the early 1980’s, and has slowly transitioned from selling VHS and (briefly) Betamax to DVD formats. (The Gazette, Arthur…
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The Colorado Trail at 50: A 500 mile journey across the state
The Colorado Trail, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, spans 500 miles through Colorado’s forests, mountain passes, and historic towns, showcasing some of the state’s most iconic landscapes. With an average elevation above 10,000 feet, the trail presents hikers, bikers, and equestrians with rugged terrain, unpredictable weather, and the physical demands of high-altitude travel. This…
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Salida bikepacking company prioritizes product longevity, sustainability
Lane Willsonck, co-founder of Oveja Negra, creates sustainable, durable, and functional bikepacking bags alongside her husband, Monte, in Salida, Colorado. The company prioritizes sustainability through U.S.-made products, innovative practices to reduce textile waste, and a fun, minimalist design approach that appeals to cyclists and non-cyclists alike.
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At Camp St. Malo, spirituality is tied to the experience of nature
The Chapel on the Rock, located at the base of Mount Meeker near Rocky Mountain National Park, blends natural beauty, history, and spirituality, attracting thousands of visitors each year. Known for its active parish, scenic trails, and nearby Tahosa Coffee House, the site emphasizes disconnection from technology and stewardship of nature.
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Through the ups and downs of life, father and son have climbed on
Craig Richard and his father, Ron Smith, share a deep bond rooted in their love of climbing, starting when Craig was just 5 years old at Garden of the Gods. Ron, an accomplished mountaineer who once summited Colorado’s highest peaks and North America’s Denali, now supports from the ground as Craig continues their legacy, climbing…