
Change In Amtrak Leadership Raises Questions About The Future Of The Southwest Chief
For several years now, a state commission has been looking into ways to preserve and expand Amtrak’s long-distance passenger rail line, the Southwest Chief.

Election Day Is Nov. 6. Here’s Your Guide To Statewide Initiatives
Ballots are out and drop-off locations and polling centers are open for the 2018 mid-term election. For many voters in Colorado, the ballot is a long one.


Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Reopens After Major Hailstorm
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs is reopening Saturday after a severe hailstorm on Monday caused significant damage, injuries, and even killed some animals.

How Would You PlanCOS? The City Wants To Know
The new comprehensive plan for Colorado Springs, known as PlanCOS, is out in draft form, and the city is seeking feedback.

Spring Fire 55% Contained; Highway 160 Reopened
The Spring Fire burning in southern Colorado is now 55% contained, up from 43% on Saturday. It’s burned 106,985 acres.

Spring Fire Surpasses 105,000 Acres; Now 35% Contained
The Spring Fire in southern Colorado is now 105,704 acres and 35% contained. The Colorado Department of Transportation anticipates reopening Highway 160 on Saturday at 2:00 p.m.


Spring Fire Grows To More Than 94,000 Acres
The Spring Fire continues to grow quickly, with reports showing a burn area of more than 94,125 acres. That’s an increase of 10,000 acres since previously reported.


Update: Spring Fire In Southern Colorado Grows To More Than 78,000 Acres
The total acreage burned by the Spring Fire continues to grow. As of Tuesday morning, officials say 78,941 acres, more than 120 square miles has been effect.


Saturday: Arson Charges Filed; Spring Fire In Southern Colorado More Than 41,000 Acres
Authorities have arrested a suspect on arson charges related to the Spring Fire burning in Costilla and Huerfano Counties in southern Colorado.

Update: Spring Fire In Southern Colorado Expands To 24,000 Acres
Update 5:39 p.m., Friday 6/29/18: In Huerfano County, mandatory evacuations are in place for residents in Tres Valles, Paradise Acres, Raspberry Mountain, Pine Haven, and the Cuchara Valley.


As Air Force Aims For Space, Colorado Plays Important Role
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson is a 1982 graduate of the Air Force Academy.

Colorado Springs Airport Reopens After Fire Causes Tuesday Cancellations
The Colorado Springs Airport is open again today after a three-alarm fire Monday night prompted its closure and the cancellation of all commercial flights Tuesday. “There will be limited-reduced air […]

#117Fire 100% Contained, All Evacuations Lifted
— Update 4/19/18, 9:45 p.m. — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that the #117Fire has been completely contained.


Critical Fire Weather Brings Multiple Starts And Evacuations In Southern Colorado
Evacuations are in place as firefighters throughout southern Colorado battle multiple fires. In southern El Paso County, officials say 10 structures have been lost in a fire near mile marker […]

Residents Evacuated Due To Carson Midway Fire Start Heading Home
Residents who have been evacuated due to a fire along the El Paso-Pueblo County line can start returning to their homes, with the exception of three locations.


Fire Forces Evacuations In Southern El Paso County, Structures Burned In Blaze
7:00 p.m.: In a press briefing Friday evening, officials confirmed that several structures have been lost in the fire, but said no loss of life or injury has been reported.
