Skiers and boarders can catch a ride or hike uphill at Cuchara Mountain Park in southern Colorado
the non-profit Panadero Ski Corporation, which operates the ski area for Huerfano county, is offering limited day and season passes.
Construction in the Pikes Peak region slowed in 2023, but it was still a busy year
The number of permits issued last year for both single family homes and apartments were down 25 and 54 percent respectively from 2022. But the number of completed projects and potential new projects skyrocketed according to a Pikes Peak Regional Building Department report.
Access to the Arkansas River near Pueblo’s City Park is restricted due to construction
Nearly a mile of paved bike and hiking trail on the south side of the Arkansas River is temporarily closed heading east from City Park. The closure is expected to last into late February while a pedestrian bridge near the park is removed and replaced.
An obsolete exit and bridge with low clearance on I-25 are slated for update this year as part of the New Pueblo Freeway plan
On multiple occasions through the years, trucks carrying oversized loads have hit the low clearance bridge as they’ve attempted to go under it.
Private water wells in Pueblo County may be eligible for free PFAS testing
PFAS or Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances are often found in non-stick cookware, waterproof fabrics and other uses. These common man-made “forever” chemicals may cause long-term health problems.
A nearly three-mile paved path on top of Pueblo’s Arkansas River levee is complete
The new trail connects multiple neighborhoods and provides additional access to recreation along the river.
Historic sites in Southern Colorado recognized for preservation and modern uses
Historically significant buildings in Trinidad, Florence and Pueblo now house projects designed to promote economic opportunities and address issues like affordable housing in the region.
Here are two new ways to learn about the Sand Creek Massacre in Eastern Colorado
A new exhibit is now at the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site visitor center in Eads, and a new virtual tour is online, too.
In the San Luis Valley, a religious celebration with traditions spanning generations takes place this weekend
Bells mark the beginning of the Fiesta of the Lady of Guadalupe at the first parish established in Colorado.
President Joe Biden promotes clean energy jobs during tour at Pueblo wind tower plant
“We’re investing in America, we’re investing in Americans, and it’s working,” Biden said.
Universities, prisons and retirement are among the factors driving migration patterns in southeastern Colorado
The state demography office looks at the prevalence of in and out migration of certain age groups to help track population trends and recently updated the agency’s reports.
A new pipeline is on track to bring water to northern El Paso County next year
The project will mean a $15-a-month increase for current residential Triview Metropolitan District water users.
Could the 14,000-foot Kit Carson Mountain in southern Colorado get a new name?
A new proposal to rename Kit Carson Mountain, located in southern Colorado’s Sangre de Cristo range, is based on the contested history of the famed Army officer. It references Carson’s violence against Navajo and Apache tribes in the 1800s.
WATCH: A musical journey through the cultural history of Pueblo goes north to Boulder
The Song of Pueblo tells the history of its namesake city and the surrounding region in music and images. It’ll be performed in Boulder on Oct. 26. You can watch here starting at 7:30 p.m.
Tracks were inspected the same day as deadly train derailment near Pueblo, train operator says
Track that had a broken rail that likely caused a coal train derailment near Pueblo was inspected the same day as the accident, according to a recent statement from BNSF, the freight railway company responsible for the train and tracks.
A musical journey through the cultural history of Pueblo goes north to Boulder
The Song of Pueblo tells the history of its namesake city and the surrounding region in music and images. It’ll be performed with an orchestra for the first time this weekend at Pueblo’s Memorial Hall. The show will be in Boulder next week.
