26th Annual Chili and Frijoles festival kicks off in Downtown Pueblo
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – The Chili and Frijoles festival started Saturday morning in downtown Pueblo with a few changes due to COVID-19. The event has…
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UPDATE: Geoff Esper wins slopper-eating contest Saturday at Pueblo State Fair; Joey Chestnut second
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The winner of second-annual slopper-eating contest Saturday at the Pueblo State Fair this year is Geoff Esper of…
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Upcoming Colorado State Fair remains scaled back due to pandemic but adding some events
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Although the COVID-19 pandemic has canceled much of the traditional entertainment and will significantly reduce attendance at…
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Woman treats couples to free date nights at her Colorado Springs home
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – One Colorado Springs woman is using her skills in the kitchen to help married couples relight the flame through some…
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Whataburger unveils new food truck, plans multi-state tour
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The Texas fast-food chain Whataburger unveiled a new 36-foot-long food truck that’ll be slinging burgers on the go, and there…
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Popular Colorado Springs diner closes due to lack of sales during COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Boulder Street Diner made the swift decision to close its doors at the end of business Saturday, in an effort to…
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Street dining has successful trial run Saturday night in downtown Colorado Springs
Several business owners and managers said Saturday was their busiest night since before the COVID-19 pandemic, after they were allowed to set up…
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Restaurants, servers in El Paso County get back to work with variance allowing 50% capacity
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Dozens of restaurants in El Paso County are reopening their doors Monday after a variance passed over the weekend…
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Colorado Springs Bartenders’ Guild helps its own during COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Bartenders’ Guild is stepping up and helping its own, as restaurant and other hospitality…
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Customers support Canon City cinema through curbside concessions
CANON CITY, Colo. (KRDO) — There are no movies showing at a theater in Canon City, but it’s still a popping place. And the corn is popping too! 4…
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Woodland Park hosts drive-thru farmer’s market to help struggling vendors
WOODLAND PARK, Colo. (KRDO) — While there are fewer customers this year, the manager of the Woodland Park farmer’s market added a drive-thru option…
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Fort Carson army veteran to open mobile coffee trailer amid COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Corey Cantrell, a Fort Carson army veteran, started plans to open up a mobile coffee trailer amid the coronavirus…
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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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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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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…
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Colorado to allow food trucks at 8 selected highway rest areas
To help bring more business to food truck vendors and more meal options to commercial truck drivers, vendors are now allowed to operate at eight…
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More than 500 small business owners show interest in Pueblo COVID financial assistance program
In the three weeks since the Pueblo City Council approved allocating $5 million to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 500…
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Colorado Springs drive-thru ice cream joint sees 2nd busiest day since inception
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — While some businesses are seeing a slow-down amid COVID-19, one family-run ice cream stand is seeing more customers…
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State, national concern grows over COVID-fueled beef shortages at grocery stores
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The coronavirus pandemic first produced a run on toilet paper and hand sanitizer that continues today. Now,…
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How to donate to southern Colorado food banks for Day of Hope
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — With the COVID-19 pandemic devastating the economy, many families in southern Colorado are struggling to stay fed.…
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