Great Sand Dunes National Park to re-open June 3
MOSCA, Colo. (KRDO) — The National Park Service announced Friday that Great Sand Dunes National Park is expected to begin a phased reopening June 3.…
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Top section of Barr Trail temporarily closed due to construction on new Summit House
PIKES PEAK, Colo. (KRDO) — Due to the construction on the new Pikes Peak Summit House, major changes are temporarily being made to the Barr Trail.…
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Colorado’s whitewater rafting industry faces uncertainty as peak season nears amid pandemic
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Memorial Day weekend — the start of Colorado’s popular whitewater rafting season — is just two weeks away. But with…
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Buffets and table-side service not allowed under El Paso County restaurant variance
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — If the restaurant variance for El Paso County is approved by state health officials, it would mean restaurants would…
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Colorado teacher helps wildlife officers receive donated N95 masks
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (KRDO) — When Martie Kelley learned that Colorado wildlife officers were having trouble getting N95 masks, she decided to take…
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Colorado still paying out record unemployment benefits
DENVER (AP) – Unemployment claims in Colorado edged down for a fourth consecutive week last week. But the state is still paying record jobless…
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife completes purchase of Fishers Peak for new state park
TRINIDAD, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s been more than a year in the works, but Colorado Parks and Wildlife has officially acquired a 19,200 acre ranch that…
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Parks and Rec proposes 2 new open space acquisitions in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The City of Colorado Springs is one step closer to adding another two public open spaces to its arsenal. Now, the…
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Senate rejects limits on warrantless access to web browsing history
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate came one vote short Wednesday of approving a proposal to prevent federal law enforcement from obtaining internet…
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Local resources provide relief to restaurant owners in Old Colorado City
OLD COLORADO CITY, Colo. (KRDO) — An Italian restaurant in Old Colorado City is staying afloat during the coronavirus pandemic through the help of…
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KRDO’s Thursday Morning Pet of the Week
KRDO’s Pet of the Week, brought to you by the Humane Society and High Country Veterinary Hospital. He’s Bubba, and he’s ready to keep you…
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Breweries struggle to stay afloat in Colorado Springs and across the nation
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — As restaurants remain closed across Colorado under the “Safer at Home” restrictions, some businesses are struggling…
Continue Reading El Paso County Commissioners to vote Thursday on variance to allow limited in-person dining
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — El Paso County officials confirmed in a statement Wednesday that commissioners are gearing up to vote on if…
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Pueblo councilman lays out plan to reopen churches
Pueblo City Councilman Mark Aliff is proposing a template for churches to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Aliff believes this template is one…
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Colorado Tourism Office asks out-of-state tourists to suspend travel
The Colorado Tourism Office has created a campaign urging out-of-state travelers to not visit Colorado this summer. “This is the first time…
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Rocky Mountain National Park to begin reopening late May
DENVER – Park officials in northern Colorado have announced that Rocky Mountain National Park is scheduled to reopen at the end of May, two months…
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KRDO’s Tuesday Afternoon Pet of the Week
Meet Sam! He LOVES head scratches. He has velvet-like fur and bright green eyes that will melt your heart. Aside from getting head scratches, Sam…
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State park campgrounds reopen: Everything you need to know
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Governor Polis announced Monday that starting Tuesday, May 12, Coloradans may begin booking campsites at campgrounds…
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Teller Co. restaurant owner considers reopening prior to state approving variance
TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Teller County submitted a variance request to the state Friday to ease some of the state guidelines for COVID-19. But…
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Colorado river rangers fish car out of the Arkansas
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo (KRDO) — One man narrowly missed sleeping with the fishes after he dozed off at the wheel Saturday. Colorado Parks and Wildlife…
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