10 most illustrious rock and roll clubs in Colorado Springs history
1. The Rattlesnake Room (1958–1968) Known as the birthplace of rock and roll in Colorado Springs, The Rattlesnake Room was
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5 most Colorful (and possibly corrupt) mayors in the history of Colorado Springs
1. Mayor Jasper “Cactus Jack” Rutherford (1885–1890) Signature Legislation:Cactus Jack is remembered for passing the “Colorado Saloon Compromise,” which allowed
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Elon Musk’s Department of Governmental Efficiency to Shut Down 10 National Parks That ‘No One Uses’
Elon Musk’s Doge, the Department of Governmental Efficiency, has released its latest report, and it’s bad news for fans of
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Interview with Clara “Peaks & Threads” Montague: Colorado Springs’ unlikely fashion icon
Clara Montague is a name that sparks both awe and confusion in the fashion world. A Colorado Springs native, she’s
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5 super popular and quirky coffee shops in Colorado Springs
1. The Perk Cave Location: Beneath Old Colorado CityQuirky Feature: A coffee shop completely underground, accessed through a hidden staircase
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The Colorado Springs Backskate Bandits: A tale of hockey, heists, and chaos
In the early 1950s, Colorado Springs became home to a short-lived but unforgettable semi-pro hockey team called the Pikes Peak
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5 farmers you have to meet at the Colorado Springs farmer’s market
1. Hank “The Pumpkin Picasso” Mulligan Specialty: Gourds and Pumpkins with Hand-Painted FacesHank: “Y’know, anyone can grow a pumpkin, but
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The great gondola debacle: Colorado Springs’ unrealized dream
Back in the mid-1970s, fueled by a combination of civic pride, questionable engineering, and too much Coors at city council
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How Colorado Springs almost got the Pikes Peak Thunder
Back in the late 1980s, Colorado Springs was this close to landing an NFL franchise: the Pikes Peak Thunder. The
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Roasting 10 local fashion choices in Colorado Springs
1. The “Adventure Bro” Look Uniform: Patagonia puffer vest, cargo shorts (yes, even in winter), and Chacos with socks.Roast: We
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How to fix your “over the top” golf swing — dodgeball memories
Let’s talk about the classic golf disaster: swinging “over the top.” If you’re not familiar, this is when your club
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Colorado springs neighborhood spotlight: Cimmaron Hills garage nights
It was late, the kind of late where you wonder if people are at the bar because they’re still trying
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5 dumb government proposals to handle the growing traffic and construction issues in Colorado Springs
1. “Mountain Goat Rideshare Program” To reduce car traffic, the city proposes training mountain goats to carry commuters along scenic
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10 of the most amazing athletes in the history of Colorado Springs
Here are 10 of the most amazing athletes in the history of Colorado Springs, spanning all kinds of sports and
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How to buy an affordable house in Colorado Springs
“I found a house I can afford just outside Colorado Springs…It’s in Gunnison.”
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