The town of Green Mountain Falls, west of Colorado Springs, is a small town with a robust hiking trails system. Nestled deep ...

The first thing I noticed about Runoff was the hypnotic pull of the constant screaming, rhythmic switch-ups and random ...

The Colorado Springs Independent captures the essence of this city, engaging with its political and environmental issues while highlighting its vibrant cultural scene.

Downtown Partnership’s Susan Edmonson has stepped down from her role as president and CEO after 11 years due to health concerns. “It has been the honor of my lifetime to work alongside ...

The goals of the Youth Documentary Academy are multifaceted. Telling personal stories through film not only allows students to learn the ins and outs of film production, but also allows them to ...

The Colorado Springs Independent captures the essence of this city, engaging with its political and environmental issues while highlighting its vibrant cultural scene.

Once upon a time (a few weeks ago), in a land far away (Memphis, TN), there lived a young boy (he was really just visiting; and not very young, but… fine, you got me. It was me! Are you happy, now?

The El Paso County Board of Commissioners has appointed Commissioner Carrie Geitner as the new chair and Commissioner Cami Bremer as vice chair for the remainder of 2024. This leadership change ...

Two film festivals taking place on the same weekend can be a cinephile’s wildest dream or greatest nightmare, depending on how you see things. Film fans will face that crossroads on the weekend ...

I spend a lot of time on my podcast and social media evaluating reports of hikers, cyclists or climbers who needed to be rescued by search and rescue teams. More often than not, people who need to ...

Lee Aviv’s coffin-racing team has certainly had some unique ideas over the years. In 2022, they raced a tile-adorned shower, complete with a blood-soaked, showering Aviv as their “Emma” (the ...

Over 2 million Coloradans, or just over half the state’s registered voters, have already dropped off or mailed their ballots, so there were no long lines at the polling stations we went to early ...