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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New study indicates parts of Rocky Mountain forests to be slower or unable to recover from wildfires
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The recent trend of warmer, drier weather in the West will make some wildfire recovery in southern Rocky Mountain…
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City opens 2 new trails branching off Manitou Incline
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Barr Trail bailout isn’t the only trail that intersects with the famous Manitou Incline anymore. The city of…
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Paint Mines in El Paso County dealing with damage from recent vandalism, larger crowds
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — You wouldn’t expect someone to damage the natural, colorful beauty that makes the Paint Mines Interpretive Park such…
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What does the 30-day ban on open fires mean for Colorado cities, counties?
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Earlier this week, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issued a statewide ban on open fires, given the high fire danger and…
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Colorado Mountain Club offers first aid certification course online
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Public land managers say inexperienced people are heading for the mountains in droves due to other recreation…
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Colorado Geographic Naming Advisory Board evaluates possible name changes to public landmarks
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado’s Geographic Naming Advisory Board is currently evaluating possible name changes for certain public…
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Death, injuries part of busy weekend for rescues around Pikes Peak summit
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The past weekend was dangerous, even deadly, for some Pikes Peak visitors and busy for first responders conducting…
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Jefferson County deputies help rescue mother bear’s cubs from dumpster
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — An encounter with an angry mother bear and her cubs nearby doesn’t usually have a happy ending in Colorado, but the…
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Two employees in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19 virus at Fremont County rafting business
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Two employees at Royal Gorge Rafting tested positive for COVID-19 about two weeks ago, according to owner Ty Seufer.…
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