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Ziplines raise thrill factor for expected mobs of visitors
The new Soaring Eagle Zip Line at the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. Ziplines are gaining popularity among the Pikes Peak region's many attractions, giving visitors and residents alike the chance to soar above some of the state's best scenery.
Healing the land through permaculture
"A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing and the lawn mower is broken." Many gardeners in the Falcon area become frustrated with the soil, which is decomposed granite.
'Ring of fire' eclipse ALBUQUERQUE, - From a park near Albuquerque, to the top of Japan's Mount...
From a park near Albuquerque, to the top of Japan's Mount Fuji, to the California coast the effect was dramatic: The moon nearly blotting out the sun creating a blazing "ring of fire" eclipse.
Hickenlooper Signs Bills, Rafts Arkansas River
South Fork, CO The first bill Governor Hickenlooper signed is HB12-1345, "Financing of Public Schools." The bill requires a post-enactment review of the implementation of this act, and making and reducing appropriations.
Thousands of trees blown down in San Isabel forest this winter
Devastating winter winds that blew down thousands of ponderosa, spruce, and fir trees in Colorado's San Isabel National Forest could deliver a cash crop as the U.S. Forest Service hurriedly clears the downed trees ahead of the tourist season.
LETTERS: More about 'Slutfest'; Highway 50 nightmare; and more
We were delighted to open up the May 6 Gazette and find the wonderful article about Barbara Saks Her story was especially endearing to us because she was one of the veterans we interviewed for "Roosters Remembers - The Veterans Video Project." On Veterans Day last year, Roosters Men's Grooming Center invited a dozen local veterans from World War ... (more)
Ex-Fla. teacher held in Colo. on sex allegations
SALIDA, Colo. - A former Florida teacher has been arrested in Colorado on allegations she had sex with a 16-year-old male student in Florida.
Eagle County man arrested on sex assault charges
An Eagle County man was arrested at his home Monday morning by detectives from the Chaffee County Sheriff's Office and the Salida office of the district attorney.