The 200-year-old Santa Fe Trail is about to get a new digital presence
The Santa Fe Trail project is one of 22 grant recipients from the Colorado Tourism Office. Others include a hotel feasibility study in Cheyenne County, enhanced wildlife viewing in Trinidad and highlighting some mountain bike trails in Fremont County.
By Shanna Lewis
The historic Fox Theatre in Walsenburg needs a half million dollar facelift and roof repair
Efforts are underway to restore the 106-year old brick building. A 1941 art deco style marquee is now causing structural problems and expensive roof repairs.
By Shanna Lewis
Two southern Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways get national recognition for innovative projects
The 2023 National Scenic Byway Foundation awards went to Los Caminos Antiguos in the San Luis Valley and the Gold Belt Tour in Teller and Fremont Counties
By Shanna Lewis
A tribute to wartime hero Maurice Rose
A monument to a war hero will be dedicated Sunday in Denver’s Lincoln Memorial Park. You may recognize his name: Maj. Gen. Maurice Rose. He led the Third Armored Division, known as Spearhead and was killed on the battlefield near the end of World War II.
By Shanna Lewis
The huge wind tower manufacturing plant in Pueblo County is growing
The South Korean company CS Wind broke ground on an expansion to its sprawling facility that is expected to boost production to some 10,000 wind tower sections annually and create about 850 jobs.
By Shanna Lewis
Political newcomer Yemi Mobolade likely headed to runoff in Colorado Springs mayor’s race
Current city councilman Wayne Williams is his likely opponent.
Births, deaths and migration: A look at what’s going on in Southeastern Colorado counties
New data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday shows Colorado’s population continuing to grow. The same is true for the southeastern part of the state. But there are nuances hidden in those metrics.
By Shanna Lewis
Developer of controversial Colorado Springs 2424 Garden of the Gods project pulls out of approval process
A city councilman said the developer withdrew the application so the project could be considered by a new council after the upcoming election.
By Shanna Lewis
Historic church serving Pueblo’s Black community recognized for its social and architectural significance
More than a century old, the First AME Church on Pueblo’s south side is is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
By Shanna Lewis
Hop on the bus to Trinidad as CDOT launches a new Southern Colorado Bustang Route
The new route is slated to take an hour and 45 minutes, with stops in Pueblo, Colorado City, Walsenberg and Aguilar.
By Shanna Lewis
A look at the candidates running for at-large seats on Colorado Springs City Council
Voters in Colorado Springs are choosing three new at-large city councilors from a slate of 11 candidates.
By Shanna Lewis
KRCC’s voter guide for the Colorado Springs municipal election
Colorado Springs’ upcoming election is on April 4. However, this time around ballots will only be accepted by mail. Here’s everything you should know.
A new citywide transportation plan is aimed at making it easier to get around Colorado Springs
Cars, buses, bikes – all are part of a major update to a two decade old transportation plan in Colorado Springs. It delves into how people currently get around the city and how to contend with the challenges that come with growth.
By Shanna Lewis
A slowdown in gambling revenue has volunteers working to fund this year’s Donkey Derby Days festival in Cripple Creek
Donkey Derby Days usually attracts tens of thousands of tourists to the former gold mining town near Pikes Peak each summer, according to organizers.
By Shanna Lewis
Colorado Springs City Council narrowly approves controversial water ordinance
Council also approved a major update to the city’s zoning code, known as ReToolCOS, by a wide margin.
By Shanna Lewis
Not every Colorado Springs neighborhood has the same needs. Officials ask for input during community planning process
Colorado Springs intends to create a dozen community plans to get viewpoints from people all over town. The process is an offshoot of the city’s comprehensive master plan, PlanCOS.
By Shanna Lewis