The town of Green Mountain Falls, west of Colorado Springs, is a small town with a robust hiking trails system. Nestled deep ...

The first thing I noticed about Runoff was the hypnotic pull of the constant screaming, rhythmic switch-ups and random breakdowns. One minute, I was listening skeptically, thinking, “This is a bit ...

Editor’s note: This is the first installment of a two-part series on the ideological and economic origins of Colorado Springs. The second part will appear in the Oct. 31 issue. On the ...

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 ...

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

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

Singer-songwriter Jeremy Facknitz is pretty sure he has more in common with a Tupperware salesman in the 1980s than a modern musician. Why? Two words: house concerts. Just like our plastic ...

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 ...

Two film festivals taking place on the same weekend can be a cinephile’s wildest dream or greatest nightmare, depending on how you see things. Film fans will face that crossroads on the weekend ...

When it comes to coffin decoration ideas, Pikes Peak Pride’s coffin-racing team is all over the place. Speakers, streamers and sparklers are just a few ideas thrown around by the rookie racers ...