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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Missing Chaffee County hiker found dead near West Apostle Peak
CHAFFEE COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Search and rescue crews say they located the body of a hiker from Nathrop who had been missing for nearly a week.…
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Colorado Springs seeks volunteers to plant 18,071 trees by next summer’s sesquicentennial
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — There are tree planting programs, and then there is the program currently underway by the city forestry department.…
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More Coloradans fishing amid COVID-19 pandemic
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — More Coloradans are fishing this year than ever, and experts think it’s because of the pandemic. According to…
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New COVID parks staff begins duties Monday in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Officials first told us about it two months ago, and on Sunday it finally began — a new staff dedicated to…
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COVID-19 throws mountain biking industry for a loop
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — If you are searching for a new mountain bike this summer, good luck. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, bike shops all across the…
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Colorado Renaissance Festival cancelled for 2020
LARKSPUR, Colo. (KRDO) — Organizers at the Colorado Renaissance Festival hoped that the show could still go on with a delay, but the official word…
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Update on hikers disobeying Manitou Incline closure, needing rescue
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Manitou Incline has been closed for months, there are signs throughout Manitou Springs alerting people of the…
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Colorado Springs mayor says a mask mandate isn’t out of the question
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers says that while he hasn’t made it mandatory for people to wear masks in…
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Behind the scenes: Summit House on Pikes Peak about halfway done
PIKES PEAK, Colo. (KRDO) — Despite the tumult of 2020, construction on the brand new summit house atop Pikes Peak continues to stay right on track…
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