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

For me, the comedian John Mulaney perfectly summed up life in the 21st century when he said, “You spend most of your day telling a robot that you’re not a robot.” We’re all just potential ...

The first thing I noticed about Runoff was the hypnotic pull of the constant screaming, rhythmic switch-ups and random ...

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

A project by students at Pikes Peak State College and the University of Colorado Colorado Springs is set to launch to the International Space Station in mid-November as part of the prestigious ...

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 ...

Once upon a time (a few weeks ago), in a land far away (Memphis, TN), there lived a young boy (he was really just visiting; and not very young, but… fine, you got me. It was me! Are you happy, now?

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 ...

Theodore Lion’s music makes you feel like you’re dozing in a hammock. The sun shines warmly on your face, a creek babbles nearby, and birds chirp in the distance. Gently picked acoustic guitar ...

Lee Aviv’s coffin-racing team has certainly had some unique ideas over the years. In 2022, they raced a tile-adorned shower, complete with a blood-soaked, showering Aviv as their “Emma” (the ...

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