“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 […]
The flags flying, burgers grilling, fireworks mostly not popping in our neighborhoods. What a time for us all to ponder what it means to be an American. Most of us, when pressed, boil down the concept of America to one word: freedom. But Trump is warning us that our freedom is at risk. It’s those […]
On a recent Sunday, I went to meet Mel Flores at the nonprofit Chinook Center – a self-described “progressive, mission-driven community space” located in a strip mall off Airport Road – to talk with him about his work for the local chapter of Migra Watch, a volunteer organization assisting persons affected by encounters with Immigration […]
For anyone who’s taken a moment to reflect on it, “primary” is a strange name for the kind of election we just had in Colorado. Does that make the November election secondary? In Colorado statewide races, that’s a fair moniker in most elections, with Democrats winning every statewide race for years now. Only one Republican […]
Note: At the time of this writing, fire danger is extremely high in southern Colorado, and a number of wildfires are burning throughout the region. Be aware of where fires are occurring, where red-flag warnings are posted and any travel or fire restrictions. Also, monsoon season is fast upon us, so be aware of increased […]
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