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 […]
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 […]
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