9 Colorado Butcher Shops Where Families Fill Their Freezers

Grocery store meat prices keep climbing, and plenty of Colorado families have started doing what their grandparents did: buying in bulk from a real butcher. A full freezer means fewer last-minute store runs and more control over what lands on the dinner table. The shops on this list range from a ranch outside Fort Collins with roots back to 1903 to a wholesale market in the San Luis Valley.

The Green Chile Burgers At This Colorado Restaurant Are So Good, They’re Worth The Road Trip

Somewhere between the first bite and the moment you start planning your return visit, Bingo Burger in Pueblo, Colorado stops being just a restaurant and starts being a very good reason to own a car. The kind of food they’re making here is the kind that changes your reference point...

Pueblo’s Steel City Diner Is Where Locals Have Gone For Comfort Food All Along

Some of the most loyal regulars in Pueblo are not heading out for a burger joint or a corner cafe. They are booking a table, ordering dinner, and then staying put while the lights go down and a cast steps into the spotlight. It is the kind of night out...

Humane Society in Pueblo celebrates adoption successes after Aspen Acres Fire

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region in Pueblo (HSPPR Pueblo) is hosting a fundraiser brunch this weekend while celebrating the selfless efforts of volunteers and community members during the Aspen Acres Fire. "When something affects people, it also affects their pets," said assistant director of Animal Law Enforcement The post Humane Society in Pueblo celebrates adoption successes after Aspen Acres Fire appeared first on KRDO .

Pueblo Zoo gets funding boost thanks to voters

(PUEBLO, Colo.) — From habitat upgrades to future exhibits, the Pueblo Zoo says ballot question 2B, which passed in Pueblo with 60% of the vote, opens the door to big plans. Earlier in 2026, the Pueblo Zoo announced it was facing a nearly $150,000 budget shortfall due to rising operational costs, and projected its reserves […]

Pueblo Peppers celebrate Dia de los Muertos with mariachi band and commemorative jerseys

The Pueblo Peppers hockey club celebrated Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) this weekend during its two-game series against the Amarillo Wranglers. The Peppers hosted Mariachi Lobos, which performed in the foyer before the game, the national anthem and three songs during the first intermission of Friday’s game against Amarillo.

Yates Family Owns Top of AQHA World Show Senior Prelims

Trey Yates went 1-2 in the Senior Heeling prelims while his father, J.D., was second and third in the heading. Trey Yates won the L3 Senior Dally Team Roping–Heeling prelims at the 2026 AQHA World Championship Show on a Brazilian-bred gelding that had earned $395 in Qdata in his life.

The Small Colorado Diner Locals Swear Serves The Best Cheeseburger In The State

No fries. That’s the rule at a Colorado burger joint that has stuck to its short menu since 1948, and nobody seems ready to argue. Your choices are simple. Single or double, with cheese or without, plus pickles, onions, and a bag of chips on the side. I like...

Gone for good – the 3 most beloved Colorado restaurants that recently closed

Colorado’s restaurant community has weathered a steady run of goodbyes, including two Denver favorites that closed in July. This fall brought three more losses, each tied to a different corner…

This Secret Colorado Diner’s Friday Buffet Is Packed With Brisket And Homemade Cobbler

Fourteen hours. That’s how long the brisket smokes before it lands on a weekday lunch buffet in northern Colorado. The same buffet line also carries pulled pork and sausage, all touched by hickory smoke. It runs Wednesday through Friday, but only from 11 AM to 2 PM. I like...

Colorado Antique and Thrift Stores Worth Exploring Before Thanksgiving

One small Colorado town proudly calls itself the Antique Capital of Colorado, despite having fewer than 5,000 residents. I love that a place so tiny claims such a big title. It sounds like the perfect spot to spend an afternoon browsing old furniture, vintage decorations, and treasures with stories to tell.

A 103-Year-Old Original Rosie the Riveter Who Built P-61 Night Fighters Led the Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade

Wanda Daniels, 103, who built P-61 Night Fighters at Northrop in World War II, was grand marshal of the Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 7.

Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings offers complimentary meal on Veterans Day

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — This Veterans Day, Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings is continuing its annual tradition of gratitude, honoring those who have served by inviting all veterans to enjoy a complimentary dine-in meal on Veterans Day. The popular restaurant is inviting all veterans to enjoy a complimentary meal...

15 Colorado restaurants open on Thanksgiving (& more serving takeout)

If you’d rather not cook for Thanksgiving, several Colorado restaurants will be open for the holiday, offering traditional turkey feasts, multicourse menus or even holiday buffets. Here are some great Colorado restaurants offering dine-in or takeout options for Thanksgiving: Dine-in: 1. EDGE Restaurant & Bar Located in Four Seasons Hotel Denver, this steakhouse is offering […]

This Colorado Dutch Bakery Has Been Perfecting Its Recipes Since 1896

A bakery case full of Dutch pastries, almond paste treats, and wedding cakes sits in the middle of Colorado. I love that kind of surprise. The shelves also hold Dutch grocery items. There is a coffee counter too, so a quick stop can turn into a long browse. I believe...

Fire-grilled chicken opens sixth location in Colorado

El Pollo Loco is continuing its expansion with a new restaurant in Colorado. The fire-grilled chicken chain opened a new restaurant in Aurora on Friday. Located at 2211 S. Havana St., near South Havana Street and East Iliff Avenue, the location marks El Pollo Loco's sixth location in the state of Colorado.

250 Dress as Rosie the Riveter at Veterans Day Parade

To honor 250 years as a country, 250 women dressed up at Rosie the Riveter and marched along the grand marshal of the Veterans Day Parade.

Pony visited StoneCreek at Flying Horse

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Flying Horse neighborhood lived up to its name when a pony stopped by StoneCreek of Flying Horse on Monday, Oct. 19, and spent time with those living there. “Animals have a knack for drawing residents together,” said Veronica Baugh, Activities Director at StoneCreek of Flying Horse. “One four-legged guest had the […]

Colorado porch staple crafted in Manitou Springs