Author: Morgan Gray
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Want to visit Colorado’s Paint Mines? Here are 5 things to know first
The Paint Mines Interpretive Park in Calhan, Colorado is one of the most beautiful and unique places to visit in the state, spanning over 760 acres. Whether you’re planning a trip to Colorado or you’re a local looking to explore nearby, this destination might be for you. 1. Where are the Paint Mines located? Paint…
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6 fun things to do at Red Rocks Amphitheatre – not including concerts
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is well-known for its amazing music venue and incredible views, but did you know that you can go to watch a movie on the rocks, too? Or that there’s a music-themed hall of fame you can only see at the unique destination? Here are 6 fun things you can do at Red…
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8 pizza places around Colorado Springs to try for takeout
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Even with Colorado restaurants remaining off limits for dine-in because of the coronavirus pandemic, several Colorado Springs-area favorites continue offering takeout and delivery options. Here are eight options for takeout pizza: 1. Mod Pizza (various locations): Voted No. 1 in the Best of the Springs pizza category,…
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Polis launches new Spanish-language Facebook and Twitter pages
Gov. Jared Polis launched new Spanish-language Twitter and Facebook pages Tuesday, according to a news release from the governor’s office. The pages were launched in hopes to help spread more information regarding coronavirus to people who may not have had access before. “Now, more than ever we need to be communicating with as many Coloradans…
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Colorado’s population ranks 2nd-least vulnerable to coronavirus, study says
Colorado’s population was ranked the second-least vulnerable to coronavirus in a recent WalletHub study. The study looked at several metrics including how many people over the age of 65 live in the state, the number of people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and the highest share of unsheltered homeless people. Colorado performed well…
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DIA closes shuttle lots until further notice
Denver International Airport has shut down two major shuttle lots at the airport until further notice amid coronavirus restrictions in Colorado. The shuttles will still run to and from the Pikes Peak and Mount Elbert lots to accommodate patrons whose vehicles are still parked there, but the airport will not be allowing additional cars to…
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Vehicle parade to honor Colorado Springs health care staff and patients
– PHOTOS: Documenting COVID-19 in the Pikes Peak region. Children’s Hospital Colorado health care workers on the front lines will be getting some well-deserved recognition in Colorado Springs on Thursday. A vehicle parade, set to begin around 10 a.m., will pass by the entrances of UCHealth Memorial North and Children’s Hospital Colorado, both off Briargate…
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Colorado Springs stores limiting meat purchases as some processing plants slow production
Colorado Springs superstores have started limiting purchases of meat products amid the closing of several large meat facilities around the country. An associate with the King Soopers off Cheyenne Meadows Road in Colorado Springs said the company has put limits on certain products, specifically ground beef and chicken. Customers can only purchase two packages of…
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Brides around Colorado Springs use ingenuity while adjusting to coronavirus restrictions
Wedding planning is stressful in the best of times, but what happens when arrangements for everything from dresses to flowers and food have to be handled during a global pandemic, social distancing and stay-at-home guidelines? “It’s very interesting and a little scary,” said bride-to-be Brandy Bunce. Her Star Wars-themed wedding is set for April 2021…
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Pickup, delivery, or in-store shopping around Colorado Springs? Where to shop and what to expect
With many Colorado Springs-area stores limiting business hours and the amount of people allowed in the store at one time, grocery trips have become an even longer process than before. However, some of those same stores have both delivery and pickup options available to help make stocking up easier. But what can you expect as…