Monarch Mountain opening on Friday
SALIDA, Colo. (KRDO) — Monarch Mountain is opening up for the season so you can slice through some white powder on Black Friday. The southern…
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Dillon Ice Castles returning this winter with COVID-19 precautions
The popular Ice Castles are returning to Dillon this year, and guests will be able to visit the towering frozen spires as long as COVID-19 safety…
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Castle Rock resident cited for allegedly feeding bears in backyard
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (KRDO) — Wildlife officers filed misdemeanor charges against an individual for unlawfully feeding bears. Officers say this person…
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Fishers Peak becomes Colorado’s 42nd State Park
FISHERS PEAK, Colo. (KRDO) — “It’s open for a peek,” said Gov. Jared Polis before signing an executive order officially opening Fishers Peak…
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Trump officials end gray wolf protections across most of US
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) – The Trump administration has removed gray wolves in most of the U.S. from the endangered species list. Thursday’s action…
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Authorities warn of rash of vehicle burglaries at trailheads in El Paso County
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office issued a release Monday alerting people to a rash of vehicle break-ins occurring…
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Process to regulate electric bikes, scooters underway in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — While some people consider electric bicycles and scooters more as necessary forms of transportation than…
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Search continues for Colorado Springs hiker missing in Alamosa County
ALAMOSA COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Authorities and as many as 40 volunteers from eight search and rescue teams spent a fifth straight day Wednesday…
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Old Stage Road in El Paso County raises concern during COVID-19 pandemic
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — You can add Old Stage Road, a winding, bumpy gravel road in the mountains above southwest Colorado Springs, to the…
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo welcomes new baby giraffe
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — ‘Bailey,’ an 8-year-old giraffe at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, gave birth on Monday to a baby girl giraffe calf. The…
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Arapahoe Basin lays out upcoming ski season with Covid limitations
ARAPAHOE BASIN, Colo. (KRDO) — Arapahoe Basin ski resort announced Monday morning that they have started making snow for the upcoming ski season,…
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El Paso County commissioners approve using federal COVID-19 recovery funds to repair damage to Paint Mines
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Vandalism and other damage to the Paint Mines Interpretive Park near Calhan in northeastern El Paso County will be…
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Creek Week volunteer cleanup event starts for 7th year Saturday across southern Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — If you’re looking for a great way to enjoy the nice weather this weekend and clean up your community, then the…
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Entrance fees waived at all National Parks on Saturday
In honor of National Public Lands Day, visitors at National Park Services sites can get free admission on Saturday. This is the 5th free entrance day…
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CDOT: How to stay safe while leaf-peeping
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — As our weather begins to cool off, many will begin heading up toward the mountains to see the changing colors.…
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Governor Polis updates ‘Safer at Home’ order, extending ‘Last Call’ for some counties
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Governor Jared Polis amended and extended his statewide mandatory Safer at Home Executive Order, which limits the size of…
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Fall foliage to come early this year according to experts
MUELLER STATE PARK, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s no secret that Colorado has seen extreme drought this season, and according to experts, it will have an…
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National Western Stock Show postponed until January 2022
DENVER, (KRDO) – On Monday, Organizers of The National Western Stock Show decided to postpone the 115th National Western Stock Show until…
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Experts explain how to protect your plants ahead of cold snap
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – As Southern Colorado braces for Monday night’s cold front, gardening experts are giving advice on how to protect…
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3 bear rescues in Colorado Springs this week highlight start of more active fall period
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The tranquilizing and relocation of a large bear Thursday should be a reminder that the animals are entering a more…
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