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Chavez Art Gallery's vending machine adds a dose of whimsy on the cheap
"It's kinda challenging coming up with things that small." Feed a buck into the art lottery machine at Chavez Art Gallery and choose from a selection of creations made by gallery owners Liese and Kris...
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Pretty bird
Mexicans see pets as animals. But it's not a Third World thing; it's class, pendejo. Dear Mexican: I've noticed that many Mexicans have pet birds, and most of the time, they're obviously neglected....
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The List
Justice 2 Wednesday Alex Landau was "almost another black dead male" after Denver police officers were finished brutally assaulting him on a winter evening in early 2009.…
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Divided state legislature has been on a bill-killing spree
The beginning of the state's legislative session is a time of births and deaths — of bills that is. The beginning of Colorado's legislative session is a time of births and deaths — of bills that is....
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And the Oscar goes to ...
Celebrity glitz, swarming paparazzi, herds of limos, bolted-in smiles, puddles of diamonds, perfect teeth, plunging necklines and bare backs. Celebrity glitz, swarming paparazzi, herds of limos,...
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Caught with pot in the '80s, Roger Larsen wants his DA job back
"I'm a different person now, but I'm not going to hide that part of my history." When it comes to cannabis in Colorado, a lot has obviously changed since the mid-1980s. For one, judges no longer spell...
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Fifty shades of wait
If there's catnip for women, it's those "bodice ripper" novels. Fifty shades of wait I'm a very successful guy in my 30s.…
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Land swap meetings, paving warranties, Marc Snyder drops out, Doug Lamborn's...
Noted Land swap meetings A plan to trade the city's 189.5-acre Strawberry Fields open space for more than 400 acres of land owned by The Broadmoor and its partner entities continues to change, with...
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Plan it for the planet Meet Jeff Speck, city planner and urban designer, who will speak on urban "walkability."…
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Story Coffee finds a home in Acacia Park
In early December we met Story Coffee Company, the tiny-house coffee shop that was parked in Acacia Park for the duration of Skate in the Park. After mid January, the outfit wasn't sure where they'd...
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Abortion rights, gay marriage should be reversed, GOP says
Tuesday night, Doherty High School was abuzz with hundreds of people caucusing for the election. The precinct caucus that I attended drew only 15 Republican voters, but other classrooms were jammed...
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Collins: rights were violated in ethics action
As the procedure for an ethics complaint against Springs City Councilor Helen Collins finally comes to a head later this month, Collins isn't budging an inch. In a 16-page response to hearing officer...
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TOSC supports Broadmoor land swap
The Trails and Open Space Coalition has voted to support the city's proposed exchange of city open space to The Broadmoor "if certain specific conditions are met." In a posting on its website, TOSC...
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Obamas to play 2016 SXSW
SXSW has scored something of a Super Wednesday coup. The ever-expanding confab announced Wednesday morning that President Barack Obama will join its “keynote conversation” during the event's...
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Fire chief departs with healthy bonus
Was Fire Chief Chris Riley canned? Sure sounds like it. After a news conference about Colorado Springs' being ranked among the most livable cities in the country, Mayor John Suthers entertained...
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Marijuana industry fuels building boom in Pueblo
“One could say that cannabis is driving our economic recovery in Pueblo,” Pueblo County Commissioner Sal Pace says in a press release touting new data out of the Pueblo Regional Building Department....
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Colorado Springs is fifth best place to live
Colorado Springs may have its share of problems, from potholes to panhandlers, but it's still the fifth best place to live in the country according to the U.S. News and World Report.Denver was No. 1...
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Caucus system not popular with local Republicans
The caucus process isn't popular in El Paso County, where many Democrats found themselves holding the process outside last night due to overcrowding and Republicans weren't able to record a preference...
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Skorman and Broadmoor boss get into it
Richard Skorman reports that the Trails, Open Space and Parks Working Committee welcomes a presentation at its April meeting of various tracts involved in a proposed land swap with The Broadmoor. That...
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Green Restaurant Association launches distributor program
Last month, we told you that Pizzeria Rustica re-earned its four-star rating from the Green Restaurant Association, placing it among an elite international group. On Thursday, we received a press...
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Commonwheel to reopen Sunday
As you may or may not know, the Commonwheel Artists Co-Op closed for renovations in mid-February. They let me in to snap a few photos before their grand reopening, happening Sunday, March 6. Expect to...
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More spring break hiking in Arizona
Last week, I talked about places to go hiking while vacationing in the Phoenix area. Today, I’ll feature a couple more of my favorite places.Bell Pass, located north east of Scottsdale in the McDowell...
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Over Easy and Johnny Martin's victorious at CRA
The World Arena turned out to be a wonderful new venue for yesterday's 21st Annual Pikes Peak Food & Wine Expo, previously held at the Broadmoor. According to PPCRA organizers, attendance reached...
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City Councilman Pico opposes refugees moving here
UPDATE: City Council apparently has been bombarded with opposition to the resolution drafted by City Councilor Andy Pico that calls on the city to oppose relocation of refugees from Syria and other...
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