Colorado porch staple crafted in Manitou Springs

Meet Oliver: The Thoroughbred Who Found His Purpose Beyond the Racetrack

Born with impressive racing bloodlines but rejected because of a crooked hoof, Oliver found a second chance—and a meaningful role—at Colorado’s ResqRanch. Not every Thoroughbred is destined for the winner’s circle. Sometimes, the greatest victories happen far from the racetrack. Meet Oliver, a Thoroughbred gelding whose father competed in the prestigious Preakness Stakes, one of horse racing’s Triple Crown events. With his impressive pedigree, Oliver might have been expected to follow in his father’s hoofprints. But Oliver was born with a crooked foot, and the racing industry deemed him unsuitable for competition.

Denver Group Breaks Ground on $3.5M Sierra Grill Near Colorado Springs Amphitheater

A Denver restaurant company is putting down roots in north Colorado Springs, breaking ground on a $3.5 million outpost of its wood-fired grill concept Sierra right next to one of the city's busiest entertainment venues. The 9,000-square-foot building is rising on 2 acres at 130 Spectrum Loop, inside the 200-acre Polaris Pointe retail center, with a target opening of late 2027.

This Massive Colorado Off-Road Adventure Area Offers Miles Of Rugged Trails And Thrills

Real dinosaur fossils sit beside a hiking path in a valley where dirt bikes and ATVs rumble across red rock country. I can’t think of a better mix of ancient bones and modern horsepower. This spot sits in far western Colorado, just a few minutes from the Utah line....

Farewell to the Overland Hotel

The November 10, 1910 Colorado Transcript announced that the Overland Hotel was slated for demolition. The fraternal organization, Woodmen of the World, had purchased the building and planned to build a new lodge hall on the property. The plan called for all members to show up on Sunday and participate in the tear-down.

Fox's Pizza Den Rolls Dough Into Fourth Colorado Walmart, This Time in Arvada

Shoppers at the Walmart on Ralston Road in Arvada are about to get a new reason to linger near the checkout lanes. Fox's Pizza Den is preparing to open its fourth Colorado location inside that store, with construction and hiring underway ahead of a debut expected next month. The roughly...

Pet of the Week: Maya

Alex Ryden from the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region introduces us to Maya the dog and tells us about their recent rescue operation in New Mexico.

KRDO’S Tuesday Afternoon Pet of the Week

Buddy is your KRDO Pet of the Week from the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region! He is about 8 years old and came into HSPPR as a stray. · Buddy is a really sweet and affectionate older gentleman who is looking for his retirement home. He will bat his white eye lashes at you and you will fall in love!

Breakfast got a ‘hole’ lot better with Bay Water Bagels

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Bay Water Bagels is owned and operated by Gabrielle Rossignol and offers 21 flavors of bagels, eight different cream cheeses, and two kinds of babka. The popular farmers’ market vendor started the mobile business when her husband was stationed in Hawaii five years ago. The Northeast natives missed fresh bagels, so they decided to create their favorite food themselves.

Los Dos Potrillos Adding Colorado Springs to Its Portfolio


Los Dos Potrillos will be expanding into Colorado Springs, bringing its family-owned Mexican concept to 5832 Barnes Road, The Gazette reports. The upcoming restaurant will be taking over a former On The Border Mexican Grill and Cantina that shuttered earlier this year, and will open by March. The eatery will...

A breakdown of the 12 bear attacks that took place in Colorado in 2026

Amid drought and it resulting in fewer natural food sources in the backcountry, Colorado has experienced an unprecedented number of black bear attacks throughout 2026 with more members of the species turning to developed areas for calories. While the state might typically report one or two bear attacks each year, 12 attacks have taken place […]

The Restless Chef Coming to Ivywild School

A new concept called The Restless Chef will join the food and beverage lineup at Colorado Springs’ Ivywild School, bringing a new dining concept to the historic property. The move comes as part of a broader renovation and ownership transition of the facility, The Good Neighbors reports. The concept’s...

Kids Aid, City Market pack up to 500 food bags for high school students

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) -Kids Aid and City Market partnered Tuesday to pack bags of food for high school students ahead of the Thanksgiving break from school. Some kids will struggle with food insecurity during the break. Bags go directly to local high schoolers. Volunteers worked together to pack up...

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Announce Three Colorado Shows for August 2027

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard will return to Colorado for three shows in August 2027, performing at Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs on Friday, August 13, Mission Ballroom in Denver on Saturday, August 14, and Dillon Amphitheater in Dillon on Sunday, August 15. Tickets for all three shows go...

Colorado Expression’s curated guide to gift giving

Finding the perfect gift isn’t always easy—even for the most seasoned shoppers. This holiday season, skip the endless hours of searching store shelves and scrolling online, and turn to our thoughtfully curated collection of gifts for everyone on your list. From unique finds to delightful indulgences, these inspired ideas are sure to make holiday shopping a little easier—and bring plenty of joy to both the giver and the recipient.

Holiday ballets, Tony Award-winning musicals populate Colorado stages

Nov. 19-Dec. 13: “Private Lives” by Theatreworks, Ent Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs — In Noël Coward’s 1930 classic comedy, a divorced couple accidentally reunites while honeymooning with their new spouses. Nov. 19-Dec. 27: “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,” Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College — Two World War II veterans take their […]

Swig Expanding in Northern Colorado with 10-Unit Deal

Swig has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with experienced franchisees Marc and Zach Rogers to bring the brand to Northern Colorado. The 10-unit deal will accelerate Swig’s growth in the West region and introduce its highly customizable drink experience to new communities, including Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley. The father-and-son duo plan to open their first location by June 2027, further advancing Swig’s nationwide franchise growth.

Colorado’s Old-World Sausage Maker Feels Like Stumbling Into A Hidden European Market

Some of the best shops on the Front Range hide in plain sight, tucked into small buildings that commuters drive past for years without a second glance. One of them sits in Wheat Ridge, and it has quietly become a weekly ritual for families across the Denver metro. Behind its modest exterior is a European-style butcher counter stacked with house-made sausages, smoked meats, bison, game and cuts that most grocery chains stopped offering long ago.