They stood up one by one, some wearing the yellow T-shirts of the Colorado Springs Homeless Union, some with clerical collars ...

The Colorado Springs Independent captures the essence of this city, engaging with its political and environmental issues while highlighting its vibrant cultural scene.

T he town of Green Mountain Falls, west of Colorado Springs, is a small town with a robust hiking trails system. Nestled deep into the Ute Pass corridor, most of its trails climb steeply up to the ...

For me, the comedian John Mulaney perfectly summed up life in the 21st century when he said, “You spend most of your day telling a robot that you’re not a robot.” We’re all just potential ...

The goals of the Youth Documentary Academy are multifaceted. Telling personal stories through film not only allows students to learn the ins and outs of film production, but also allows them to ...

Once upon a time (a few weeks ago), in a land far away (Memphis, TN), there lived a young boy (he was really just visiting; and not very young, but… fine, you got me. It was me! Are you happy, now?

The El Paso County Board of Commissioners has appointed Commissioner Carrie Geitner as the new chair and Commissioner Cami Bremer as vice chair for the remainder of 2024. This leadership change ...

I spend a lot of time on my podcast and social media evaluating reports of hikers, cyclists or climbers who needed to be rescued by search and rescue teams. More often than not, people who need to ...

Theodore Lion’s music makes you feel like you’re dozing in a hammock. The sun shines warmly on your face, a creek babbles nearby, and birds chirp in the distance. Gently picked acoustic guitar ...

Lee Aviv’s coffin-racing team has certainly had some unique ideas over the years. In 2022, they raced a tile-adorned shower, complete with a blood-soaked, showering Aviv as their “Emma” (the ...

The Colorado Springs Independent captures the essence of this city, engaging with its political and environmental issues while highlighting its vibrant cultural scene.