Late Grateful Dead member Bob Weir attended Fountain Valley School
(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — Bob Weir, one of the co-founders of Grateful Dead, who passed away on Saturday, Jan. 10, attended Fountain Valley School in the early 1960s and met one of his former bandmates there, according to a 2015 press release from Fountain Valley School when Weir was honored at a reunion. According […]
Montana–Colorado Forecast Alert: Prolonged Snow and Travel Impacts Possible Thursday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. A slow-moving winter system is expected to keep snowfall going across the northern and central Rockies on Thursday, with impacts stretching from Montana into Colorado. While the most intense snowfall may...
“This is the best”: Fountain plow operator takes pride in clearing your roads
(FOUNTAIN, Colo.) — The Front Range saw a record-breaking amount of snow for Jan. 8, and plow crews across El Paso County were out in force overnight making sure drivers could reach their destinations Friday morning. According to the City of Fountain, plow operator Carl Shilling began plowing on his family’s farm...
Vigil outside Jeff Hurd’s office honors Renee Good after fatal ICE shooting
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - A crowd gathered on January 9 outside Congressman Jeff Hurd’s office for a vigil honoring Renee Good, a Colorado native who was shot and killed earlier this week by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis. Good, who was from Colorado Springs...
Alleged TdA member arrested in Colorado Springs
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The name and charges of a suspect arrested in Colorado Springs on Wednesday, Jan. 7, aligns with the name of an alleged Tren de Aragua (TdA) member who was indicted on racketeering and murder charges following a deadly kidnapping in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 2024. According to the Department of...
Snow plows focus on primary and secondary roads
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Colorado Springs City snow plows were on full callout overnight to tackle primary and secondary roads throughout the city and will continue to maintain that focus throughout the morning hours on Saturday, Jan. 10. According to the City of Colorado Springs, cold temperatures overnight limited the...
Hundreds march through Colorado Springs to honor Renee Good’s life
Hundreds marched through Colorado Springs to honor Renee Good's life, expressing hope her death will unite the community and demanding action.
Manitou Springs looking to update parking payment options
(MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo.) — The City of Manitou Springs said it is reviewing its parking payment options for long-term operations. According to the City, its current parking payment equipment and system are nearing the end of their life. The City is actively working on a new system and planning for a spring rollout,...
Why Locals Say This Colorado Springs, Colorado Taco Stand Is the Best In The...
Tucked away on East Boulder Street in Colorado Springs, Tacos El Amigo has quietly become the kind of taco destination locals rave about and visitors hunt down with the same determination usually reserved for hidden mountain trails or secret scenic overlooks. It’s unassuming, no-frills, and easy to miss if you’re...
A Colorado Climber With Hundreds of First Ascents Passed Away in Shelf Road
Every January, we share a tribute to members of our community who we lost last year. Some were legends, others were pillars of their community, all were climbers. Read the full tribute to Climbers We Lost in 2025 here. Bob Robertson, 78, January 31. A fixture of the Colorado climbing...
