A local business that has been giving back to local families for a decade is emerging from the pandemic and reopening Thursday, April 15th with double the retail space and triple the inventory. Once Upon A Child in the Woodmen Valley Shopping Center is holding a grand re-opening Thursday through Saturday to celebrate both their […]
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Popular Colorado Springs theater set to reopen
When Kimball Bayles overheard two women at Trader Joe’s commiserating over his theater going out of business, he immediately jumped in. “I’m Kimball,” he told them. “We’re not closed, just closed for awhile.” But now he knew — it was time to fire up the films again at his downtown institution, Kimball’s Peak Three Theater, before […]
El Paso County extends last call for alcohol under loosened COVID-19 restrictions
Last call for alcohol in El Paso County has moved back to 1 a.m. as changes to the state’s color-coded COVID-19 restriction dial allow serving drinks later. El Paso County is in the yellow range on the dial and gains the new hours, and other loosening of restrictions, under changes announced by the Colorado Department […]
South African Variant Of Virus Detected In Colorado Prison
Three cases of B.1.351 were found in the Buena Vista Correctional Complex, the state’s first three detected cases of that COVID-19 variant. The CDPHE Lab reported the first three cases of the COVID-19 variant known as B.1.351 have been detected at the Buena Vista Correctional Complex. (Shutterstock ) Across Colorado —The Colorado State Public Health and […]
Succulents Are Creatively Turned Into Festive Mini Christmas Trees
If you love having a Christmas tree but dislike the maintenance—and its inevitable disposal—then Terracotta Corner has a welcome alternative. The Etsy shop, run by Amanda Ryan, creates succulent trees that are miniature versions of the tall decorated conifers seen every year. Her creations are 13 inches tall and include a variety of succulents that even come […]
5 Edible Cacti and Succulents You Can Grow Indoors
Starting an indoor garden is an obvious option for gardeners, unwilling to stop growing because of colder weather. But while harvesting your own garlic and lettuce off your windowsill can still be fulfilling, producing the same old fruits and vegetables indoors can get a little mundane. If you’re looking to get a little more experimental, […]
Top 10 books for horse lovers
Our list of top 10 horse books for your reading pleasure covers a wide variety of genres, from love to war to the classics. Are you a horse lover who also enjoys a good read? Check out this list of top ten horse books that should be on your radar. 1. Lost Rider Lost Rider (2017) […]
How Far Can A Horse Travel In A Day?
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “It is a day’s ride away.” But what exactly does that mean? How far can a horse travel in a day? The truth is, no one answer is correct. In this article, we learn about several factors that can affect the answer to how far a horse can travel […]
Does a Racehorse Know if He Wins or Loses?
Q. While I watching the 2015 Breeders’ Cup Classic prerace coverage, there was a lot of talk about running American Pharoah for the horse’s sake, not only so that he can win the “Grand Slam” (the Triple Crown races plus the Breeders’ Cup Classic) but so that he can retire after a win rather than […]
How to Teach a Horse to Cross Water
Planning: Set your horse up for success An important first step is to set-up suitable water challenges. One option is to build a water obstacle, but because it bears little resemblance to a moving stream, you’ll also need access to natural bodies of water. Training involves introducing the horse to the water, and the starting […]