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Jefferson County Open Space forming ‘greenprint’ for next 5 years

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Guided hikes set for Lost Canyon in Castle Rock

1 of 1Justin Spring, state director of The Conservation Fund, stands at the end of a cliff at Castle Rock’s newest and largest-ever open space acquisition, Lost Canyon Ranch. The acquisition was helped by Douglas County’s open space program.the Gazette...

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How deep is Colorado’s rural-urban divide? 10 takeaways from the Rural Reckoning series | Vince Bzdek

1 of 2Thelma Grimes2 of 2Holly Lawson, clinical coordinator, stands next to a new camera monitor system inside a room at St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs on March 25, 2022.Gazette file Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article...

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Plans delayed for Sweetwater Lake in western Colorado

1 of 1The calm waters of Sweetwater Lake reflect the cliffs surrounding the lake Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, on a sunny fall day.Christian Murdock/The Gazette Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email...

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Eastern Plains library is a beacon for behavioral health services

1 of 9Whitney Oakley, Anythink Bennett branch manager, who is also the mayor of Bennett, on Thursday, July 24, 2025. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Stephen Swofford/Denver Gazette2 of 9on Thursday, July 24, 2025. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Stephen Swofford3 of 9on Thursday,...

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Coloradans are flocking to ‘America’s highest fried chicken’ | Craving Colorado

1 of 8Brian Beck “Otto” stands outside his Otto’s Food Cart with his friend and general manager, Jordan Buller, and Beck’s 3-year-old daughter, Sadie, on Monday, June 23, 2025, in Alma, Colo. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)Christian Murdock, The Gazette2 of...

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Top Colorado destination launches ‘Wildflower Watch’

1 of 1Wildflowers burst along the Spruce Creek Trail to Mohawk Lake outside Breckenridge.Seth Boster/The Gazette Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Planning your next trip for Colorado wildflowers? The tourism office at one of the...

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Critically endangered baby gorilla born at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

1 of 1A critically endangered Western lowland gorilla baby was born in the early hours of Monday, July 21 at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.Courtesy of the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The...

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Historic bath house now a poolside hotel at Colorado hot springs resort

1 of 1Hotel 1888's Silver Kings Suite's balcony overlooks the pool at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort.courtesy of Glenwood Hot Springs Resort Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save One of Colorado’s most historic hot springs destinations has...

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From gold rush ruins, a backcountry hut rises in Colorado

1 of 5Jeff Crane locks the front door of the North London Mining Office, Colorado’s newest backcountry hut, before leaving Monday, June 23, 2025. Crane and the non-profit North London Mill Preservation, Inc., restored and renovated the 1883 structure. (The...

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