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The Coffin Races will go on in Manitou Springs, and fundraising efforts kick off

The City of Manitou Springs was struggling to ensure that the 2026 Coffin Races would be safe and secure for the thousands that attend; that being said, the price tag remains.

Pueblo hosts Annual Community Dog Walk at the Riverwalk Wednesday

We are not in the dog days of summer yet, but Pueblo is getting a head start on them. Wednesday night was the Annual Community Dog Walk at the Arkansas Riverwalk.

3rd Annual Community Dog Walk returns to the Arkansas Riverwalk on Wednesday

It's dog week in Pueblo, and Wednesday night is the third annual Dog Days of Summer community dog walk.

Knights, jousts, and merriment: Colorado Renaissance Festival opens Saturday

A Colorado tradition is back yet again! It's time for all squires, knights, and fair maidens to descend upon Larkspur yet again as the 49th Annual Colorado Renaissance Festival returns this weekend.

El Paso County Veterans Expo helps vets access benefits

El Paso County's 2026 Veterans Expo is Wednesday at the Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, with more than 100 vendors to help vets access benefits.

Colorado offers free fishing weekend across the state

Colorado Parks and Wildlife invited resident and nonresident anglers of all ages to participate in Free Fishing Weekend, waiving all fishing license and habitat stamp requirements.

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The Coffin Races will go on in Manitou Springs, and fundraising efforts kick off

Pueblo hosts Annual Community Dog Walk at the Riverwalk Wednesday

3rd Annual Community Dog Walk returns to the Arkansas Riverwalk on Wednesday

Knights, jousts, and merriment: Colorado Renaissance Festival opens Saturday

El Paso County Veterans Expo helps vets access benefits

Colorado offers free fishing weekend across the state