It’s been a while since an agitated man wearing guns has demanded I leave a hotel conference room. In fact, I’m pretty sure the Customs and Border Patrol job fair at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Colorado Springs (1775 E. Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard) on July 7 was my first time. But covering federal immigration […]
This article was first published in the Colorado Times Recorder. Colorado Springs Congressman Jeff Crank is now the third Republican member of Colorado’s delegation to throw his support behind his party’s controversial gubernatorial nominee, Victor Marx. In a tacit acknowledgement of Marx’s divisive status as the GOP’s nominee for governor, his campaign held a unity […]
The data points toward a clear path forward, and this is the political moment to pursue it.” John Jarrell, chair of the El Paso County Democratic Party Residents of the more diverse and working class part of Colorado Springs known as the Southside vote at significantly lower rates than the city as a whole. Democratic […]
Author’s note: I started this series of “road trip” columns a few weeks ago by writing about the Pueblo Mountain Park, located in Beulah, Pueblo County. Sadly, the park has been heavily damaged by the Aspen Acres fire and some of the historic buildings in the park have been destroyed. Many acres of the surrounding […]
“Remembering Buck” will celebrate the life of Richard “Buck” Buchanan, Saturday, Aug. 1, at 10 a.m. at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church (730 N. Tejon St.). A vibrant Manitou neighbor, Buck brightened many worlds as activist, teacher, singer, actor, chess master, hiking enthusiast and mathematician. Akin to his inclusive spirit, everyone is welcome. A time […]
A social media dumpster fire has blazed over the past two months after the new owners of the Cliff House at Pikes Peak tore out some of the gorgeous xeriscaped gardens in front and replaced them with artificial turf. Owner Mark Wyant said he liked the clean look of the fake turf. But the move […]
In the featured photo, from left to right: Cottonwood Center for the Arts’ Jacqueline Moulton, executive director Jon Khoury and digital media coordinator Claudia Folk Wright stage Life Drawing in their main gallery. Photo by Nick Raven. When we think of podcasts, it’s easy to imagine true crime stories, daily news downloads and celebrity gab […]
This article first appeared in the Colorado Times Recorder. A career fair hosted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Colorado Springs this week drew protests from local activist group Migra Watch, who rallied outside the Double Tree Hotel with signs protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “Our basic mission, our community goal is […]
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