COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The second In-N-Out location in Colorado Springs is set to open Friday. According to officials, the restaurant, at 2895 New Center Point, will open its doors at 10:30 a.m. The second location was announced in July of 2020 before the first one even opened. The first In-N-Out in Colorado Springs
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– Torchys Tacos is coming to Colorado Springs, with plans to open their doors for the first time at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 20th. The restaurant began as a food truck, in Austin, TX, eventually spreading to nine different states, with Colorado Springs as the ninth location in Colorado. The new
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO)– It’s been about four years since people on the east side of Pueblo have had easy access to a grocery store. Since then, it’s been commonly referred to as a food desert. But with new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding coming in, it’s possible that could be changing. There used to
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The 2021 World Slopper Eating Championship is set to return to the Colorado State Fair. The event is set to happen on September 4. The nation’s top-ranked eaters will have eight minutes to consume as many sloppers as they can. According to Major League Eating, Geoffrey Esper, the second-ranked eater in
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Farmers and the city of Pueblo are gearing up for the 27th Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival. In 2020, the event was scaled down to only 175 people at a time due to COVID-19 restrictions. This year, the festival is set to happen at full scale. There will be live entertainment,
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., (KRDO) – A time to support local businesses has arrived. Local farmers markets across El Paso County are celebrating National Farmers Market Week which takes place August 1-7. It is also worth noting it is Colorado Proud Month, a time to promote local produce grown in the state. Taylor’s Produce is one
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LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KRDO) — According to an exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter, “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are trying to buy Casa Bonita. “We want to buy Casa Bonita and treat it right. I feel like it was neglected even before the pandemic,” Parker told THR during an interview Wednesday. Casa
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A Pueblo County farmer, who’s dedicated his life to providing Southern Colorado with quality produce, was honored Tuesday by the Pueblo County Board of County Commissioners. KRDO’s news partners, The Pueblo Chieftain, had the chance to sit down with the man and listen to how a little Italian farm grew
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Red Leg Brewing Company’s new multi-purpose complex is set to open to the public on July 28. The veteran-owned brewery, based in Colorado Springs, announced the project in January of 2020. The new facility, dubbed The Garrison, is a 14,000 square-foot airplane hanger-style facility and mixed-use complex. The building will
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — After being canceled last summer because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the county fair is making a strong comeback this season. The 116th edition of the fair starts Saturday and continues through next Saturday, July 17, at the fairgrounds next to Calhan high school on the east end of town.
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PIKES PEAK, Colo. (KRDO) — Cloudy skies, rain and snow didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of thousands of visitors eager to see the new Summit House Complex as it opened to the public Thursday. The complex replaces the old Summit House built in the early 1960s and was demolished earlier this spring. But remaining on the
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A southern Colorado tradition is back. The Pikes Peak Range Riders, a local group that rides horses and camps out on a five-day trip each June, are back in their saddles after dismounting in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The group includes a cross-section of local citizens who
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s hard to believe that residents on one side of the city have a life expectancy of 16 years lower than anywhere else in town. “I’m shocked,” said southeast side resident Dru Johnson, while walking his dog Friday. “I didn’t know that. It definitely should be changed and investigated.” That’s
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Salsa on the Rock Fresh Mexican Grill in Northwest Colorado Springs is opening up its dining room to customers this Cinco De Mayo after only taking to-go orders in 2020. Restaurant owner Scott Morrissey said though take-out sales were great, it’s not the same as getting to celebrate with their
Continue ReadingCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Some city restaurants say they’re having the opposite problem they had at the start of the pandemic. Instead of laying people off, they’re having trouble finding people to hire. Anita Ray, General Manager of the Wobbly Olive in eastern Colorado Springs, told KRDO they’re fully staffed now, but that’s only
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (KRDO) — New Belgium Brewing, based out of Fort Collins, released a new brew to illustrate what the future of beer will look like if companies refuse to commit to aggressive climate action. The new beer is called Torched Earth Ale, it was created in honor of Earth Day. According to CEO
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(KRDO) — Many companies are actively raising awareness to get a COVID-19 vaccine, including Krispy Kreme. Now, a major brewing company is joining that list. The Anheuser-Busch beer brand, which owns Budweiser, is offering a free round of beer to people 21-and-older who’ve been vaccinated. The brewing company started a campaign called “Reunited with Buds”
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — To the trend of popular burger chains such as Jack in the Box and In-N-Out coming to Colorado Springs, you can now add Whataburger. The Texas-based corporation, which started in 1950 and has at least 850 locations in 10 states, plans to open a restaurant before the end of the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Employees in restaurants across the state have been deemed “essential workers” and will be included in the next round of coronavirus vaccinations, according to the Colorado Restaurant Association. The CRA said it learned of the development earlier this week, and had been trying since the beginning of the vaccination process
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Girl Scout troops all across the city picked up their cookie shipments Saturday, marking the beginning of cookie sale season. There are some changes this year. Because of COVID-19, most sales will be online. However, you can choose to have the Girl Scouts drop your order off so they get
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