35: Family Caregiver Support
Caring for a loved one can be one of the most rewarding, and most challenging, roles you can take on. Supporting yourself as a caregiver is just as important as the support you provide to those who depend on you.
Voices of the Pikes Peak Region
Caring for a loved one can be one of the most rewarding, and most challenging, roles you can take on. Supporting yourself as a caregiver is just as important as the support you provide to those who depend on you.
Passion, perseverance and a genuine heart for people drive this locally owned bike shop in the downtown Ivywild neighborhood.
We celebrate the giving season by learning all about the annual Give Pikes Peak campaign, which launched November 1, from Victoria Norton.
Colorado Springs author Mark Gaebler introduces us to his new science fiction novel, Chronicles of the Yankee Trader: Empress Rising.
Learn how local arts nonprofit Concrete Couch has turned a concrete dump into a community asset – a park and learning center. Caitlin Hannigan and Jorge Estevez also share how Concrete Couch has contributed to increasing interest and engagement in the arts and sustainability in Colorado Springs.
They call themselves a drinking club with a cycling problem, and while they may enjoy gathering for beers post ride, the Manitou Spokes is a club full of heart and a passion for their Manitou Springs community and fellow cyclists.
Get to know the Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Colorado District 5.
Learn more about the issues on the 2024 ballot, and where the League stands on these issues, in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 19, 2024.
Learn more about candidates for State Senate District 10 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 21, 2024.
Learn more about candidates for District Attorney, Judicial District 4, in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 19.
Learn more about candidates for State House District 21 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 17, 2024.
Learn more about candidates for El Paso County Commissioner District 4 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 17, 2024.
Learn more about candidates for State Senate District 12 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 14, 2024.
Learn more about candidates for U.S. House Of Representatives, District 5, in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 8, 2024.
Learn more about candidates for House District 18 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 5, 2024.
Learn more about candidates for El Paso County Commissioner District 2 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 1, 2024.
Learn more about candidates for House District 22 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on September 30, 2024.
We hear from John Hjersman, Libertarian Party candidate running for Colorado Senate, District 10.
Dylan Craddock with the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region fills us in on Arts Month happenings in October.
The Colorado Springs Mountain Biking Association is helping to speed up the process for creating and improving trails and connections – not just for advanced mountain bikers but all levels of users.
Discover how the symbiotic relationship between our environment and our economic development can lead to a more sustainable future with national speaker and Colorado author, John Giordanengo.
Learn about changes coming to Medicare, and why the time is now to consider making a change, or to enroll for the first time if you’re newly eligible – during open enrollment October 15 – December 7.
Listen in as we hear from Amy Paschal, Democratic candidate running for CO State House District 18.
Listen in as we hear from Axel Brown, Democratic candidate running for Regent of University – CD 5.
Listen in as we hear from Bernard Byers, Democratic candidate running for El Paso County Commissioner – District 2.
Listen in as we hear from Christopher Mitchell, Constitution Candidate for U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 5th District.
Listen in as we hear from Detra Duncan, Democratic candidate running for El Paso County Commissioner – District 4.
Listen in as we hear from Michael Allen, Republican candidate running for District Attorney – 4th Judicial District.
Listen in as we hear from Jeremy Dowell, Democratic candidate running for District Attorney – 4th Judicial District.
Listen in as we hear from River Gassen, Democratic candidate running for U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 5th District.
Listen in as we hear from Kat Gayle, Democratic candidate running for CO State House District 14.
Listen in as we hear from Jeff Livingston, Democratic candidate running for CO State House District 15.
Listen in as we hear from Naomi Lopez, Democratic candidate running for El Paso County Commissioner – District 3.
Listen in as we hear from Ryan Lucas, Democratic candidate running for CO State Senate – District 10.
Listen in as we hear from Ken Montera, Republican candidate running for Regent of University of Colorado CD5.
Listen in as we hear from Michael Pierson, Democratic Candidate for CO State House – District 22.
Listen in as we hear from Eric Rinard, Republican candidate running for Regent of University of Colorado – At Large.
Listen in as we hear from Liz Rosenbaum, Democratic candidate running for CO State House District 21.
Listen in as we hear from Marc Snyder, Democratic candidate running for CO State Senate District 12.
Listen in as we hear from Ron Tupa, Independent Candidate for the Unity Party for U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 7th District.
Listen in as we hear from Stan VanderWerf, Republican candidate running for CO State Senate District 12.
Listen in as we hear from Steph Vigil, Democratic candidate running for CO State House District 16.
Listen in as we hear from Bill Wysong, Republican candidate running for El Paso County Commissioner – District 3.
We review both the good news and the challenges shared by Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade in his recent State of the City address.
If you’re looking to connect with a great club in the Southern Colorado/Colorado Springs area that focuses on road and gravel biking and that caters to all ages and abilities, SOCO Velo may be the right club for you.
Learn more about SB 24-053 – Racial Equity Study in this recent Community Conversation hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region.
A preview of the upcoming Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival, plus election forums, bus ridership, Patty Jewett Porchfest, Burning Man, and taking back our streets – from aggressive and speeding drivers.
What is a permablitz? Ally Richardson invites fellow permaculturists Alexandra Malecki and Beth Carbone to discuss this engaging social permaculture event.
Whether you raced it or you’re thinking about taking on the next Rampart Rager, check out this post ride wrap up of the 8th Annual Rampart Rager, a Regional Gravel Hillclimb Championship.
Learn about the GRIT Program that offers training in a brief conversational intervention used to support effective coping for those in your natural social network.
Get an update on the League’s lawsuit, along with Citizens Project, CO Latinos Vote and Black & Latino Leadership Coalition, against the city of Colorado Springs to move Spring Municipal Elections to the Fall.
Bikes and mountain bikes on local trails, downtown parking, and trying out new recreational sports with local nonprofit UpaDowna are all discussed in this freewheeling conversation.
Plug into what’s happening in the Pikes Peak region, learn about awesome people, places and happenings, and explore opportunities to make life here even better.
An update on all things League, doing more than just voting in a presidential year — and we’ll get a bit personal, with host Shelly Roehrs.
Learn how 350 Colorado can help you become a climate activist, or have more fun and be more effective if you’re already an activist.
Colorado’s Circular Economy Development Center facilitates connections in Colorado to create circular economy solutions using materials that Coloradans recycle. Archibald, Southern Front Range Satellite Office Coordinator for the CEDC shares details and case studies.
Learn about deep nature connection, nature deficit disorder, great programming in the area, and ways we all can engage to feel a belonging amongst the other species that live in the lovely Southern Colorado region.
Learn how plants nurture us, tour Mari Marques’ stunning and bountiful gardens, and discover advantages and applications for plants thriving in our area, including those often deemed invasive or labeled as weeds!
Get to know Katrina “Kat” Nguyen, who is collecting signatures to petition onto the November ballot in the contest to represent Colorado District 5 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
High-school-age youths will have a unique opportunity to learn about activism this summer, thanks to the Pikes Peak Justice and Peace Commission.
Discover practical ways to reconnect your home landscape with nature. Learn how to provide food, water, and shelter to support pollinator habitats in your yard.
Rocky Mountain Energy Infusion Center uses Scaler waves, biophotonic light frequency and Fibonacci sequence to raise the energy of your cells so your immune system can pull the toxins out of your body.
Get the details and hear a sampling of the musical artists who’ll take the stage at Memorial Day Weekend’s MeadowGrass Music Festival.
Learn about water resource limitations and challenges for Colorado and Colorado Springs.
Learn about MS (multiple sclerosis), the National MS Society, and some fun ways to support their work.
Learn about a great resource in the Pikes Peak Region to help you recycle many items you can’t just toss into curbside recycling.
Could plasma be a promising new source of energy with abundant fuel and no waste?
The Transition Town grassroots movement is a way you can impact your own neighborhood.
Katie Helm, Conservation and Sustainability Program Manager for the City of Fountain, provides an update on the city’s sustainability efforts.
We chat with Dr. Temple Grandin, Love the League 2024 Honoree, an advocate for early education intervention to address autism and support teachers.
We chat with Lindy Conter, Love the League 2024 Honoree, CPCD-Head Start Board Member, officer of the Mary Lou Makepeace Foundation and a founder of Pikes Peak Women.
Meet the Colorado Springs Cycling Club, the longest running cycling club in the Springs.
The League of Women Voters is celebrating 104 years of Empowering Voters & Defending Democracy.
Learn about City of Colorado Springs sustainability efforts – from both a strategic and an operational perspective.
Parents are supposed to raise a child to be a good, well-rounded person – to teach them respect, honesty and manners.
Lean in and get ready to be truly inspired! Meet local ultra cyclist Erik Newsholme who won the Race Across America in 2021.
We chat with Deputy Chief Mary Rosenoff, Love the League 2024 Honoree & Deputy Chief with the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD).
Over the past 48 years, Old Town Bike Shop, located at 426 Tejon Street, has served the Colorado Springs community not just through bike sales and service but as a business leader when it comes to environmental stewardship and giving back to community.
We chat with Jennifer Smith, Love the League 2024 Honoree & Co-Founder & Director of ONEBODY ENT.
What’s the law on plastic bags and polystyrene cups and take-out containers? What other legislation is in effect or potentially coming soon to move the state toward zero waste?
Why might you want to attend a permaculture design certification course offered in our region?
Are Jan Martin and Jill Gaebler as “plugged in” to what’s happening in the Pikes Peak region as they were when serving on city council? We try to find out.
If you’re looking to take your cycling to the next level in 2024 – whether you’re an amateur or pro, training for fitness or to reach a performance goal – getting a personal coach can help get you there.
Dave and Judy continue discussion of top issues at the local and regional level for 2024, including passenger rail for the front range, traffic issues, our new mayor, and a rom com in theatres.
Car accidents and aggressive driving, living in the moment, the climate crisis, Gaza and Ukraine, scarcity and abundance, and the 2024 election feature in this discussion of what will dominate conversations in the new year.
Richard Skorman shares an environmental vision and a unique community building opportunity that can help with the restoration efforts of our local watershed – creating natural landscapes that everyone can enjoy: Poor Richard’s Rubbish Roundup!
Civility and respect are top of mind in this debut of The Next Us podcast – connecting the community, finding the best in ourselves, and finding our way through 2023 and beyond.
It’s the oldest independently-owned bike shop in Colorado Springs, with a history of not just providing great service, sales and rider support for over 52 years, but of contributing to the community with impacts that reach far beyond the cycling world, to make this city a better place to live for everyone.
One of the best ways to see and explore a city is by bike and there’s no better way to connect with the cycling community and get to know the local trails than by riding with a local club.
There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than with a big community bike ride full of cycling Santas!
Do you approach the holidays mindful of the environmental impact of shopping, gifts and food?
Current and upcoming legislation that will impact greenhouse gas emissions, energy efficiency, zero emission vehicles and consumer energy costs.
Meet the candidates in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, with community partners.
Meet the candidates in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, with community partners.
Meet the candidates in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, with community partners.
Meet the candidates in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, with community partners.
Meet the candidates in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, with community partners.
Meet the candidates in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, with community partners.
Meet the candidates in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, with community partners.
Continue your deep dive into permaculture principles in the second part of a series hosted by Pikes Peak Permaculture.
Grammy award nominated musician Melanie DeMore will lend her soulful voice to lift the pain of our losses at A Community Gathering of Song and Healing on October 9, 2023
Meet the candidates in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, with community partners.
Meet the candidates in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, with community partners.
Get to know longtime nonprofit Leave No Trace organization, its principles and its programs.
Learn how the financial, legal, health and even social determinants of retirement can and will impact your future.
The wonderful experience of beginning to understand how natural systems work in our environment and climate.
Learn how Denver Public Schools’ Climate Action Plan was developed and is being implemented.
Ride alongside and experience an epic Colorado gravel challenge like a pro and then party like a local with local riders and race organizers afterward!
Learn about the environmentally sensitive design and construction of the new Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center and the Living Building Challenge certification process.
Pikes Peak Permaculture discusses the importance of permaculture education to connect our children to nature, and how impactful it was in a local school.
From the crazy costumes, to all of the colorfully lighted bicycles, to the sheer joy of being able to bike the Garden of the Gods at night by moonlight, there are so many reasons this ride draws up to 1,5000 riders a year.
How homeowners and the community can reduce wildfire risk and prepare for a wildfire event.
Join Pikes Peak Permaculture’s team as we introduce ourselves, permaculture and our mission here in the Pikes Peak region.
If you’re looking for a place to grow delicious produce this summer, get the scoop here.
What’s not to love with a day that starts out with biking and free breakfast?? Ditch the car and commute by bike on June 28th to get the benefits of this annual Colorado Springs event.
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging can link you to, or help you organize, a small group conversation about this topic during the week of June 11.
If you’re a fan of mountain biking or have kids with that interest, joining a team is a great way to meet and learn from others.
What does the April ballot success of the Trails and Open Space tax renewal tell us about our community, and how might we use that to address shortfalls in county and city parks funding?
A father-daughter team share their breathtaking tale of overcoming barriers and aging stereotypes that embody Aging Unbound, the theme for Older Americans Month 2023.
What are the ways our elders can be subject to abuse and how can we guard against them?
Get a taste of what you’ll hear under the sun and stars this Memorial Day weekend in the Black Forest.
MeadowGrass Music Festival is a great way to start the summer, connect with friends, enjoy community, and include the kids.
Learn more about Mayoral Candidates Yemi Mobolade and Wayne Williams in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region.
Learn about the 2022 county parks master plan, including updates to future open space and park areas, revisions to trail alignments, and an asset management plan to outline critical needs.
CSA’s, community gardens, farmer’s markets and the Hunt or Gather Buying Club are discussed by local food experts and champions, Michele Mukatis and Megan Andreozzi Harris.
Medicare CAN be expensive, but there are ways to minimize the costs.
Food cultivation, land-based learning in empowering youth, and the central role of farmers as caregivers in our region are essential parts of building resilient community relationships with land.
Learn about valuable housing resources for working families provided by Greccio Housing.
Hear about a multitude of issues related to domestic violence discussed in this March 2023 Community Conversation.
How will Colorado Springs’ updated zoning and subdivision ordinance make our community more sustainable and resilient?
Hear the final at-large council candidate forum hosted March 21 by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and livestreamed by media partner Sixty35 Media.
Don’t miss the lively discussion as the gloves come off in the final mayoral candidate forum for the Colorado Springs city election.
Who earns your vote for District 3 Colorado Springs City Councilor?
With 12 candidates running, who deserves your vote for mayor of Colorado Springs?
Hear the candidate forum hosted March 9 by the League of Women Voters of Colorado Springs.
Learn more about Michelle Renee Talarico, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023
Learn more about Scott Hiller, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
Learn more about Brian Risley, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
Learn more about Roland Rainey, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
Learn more about David Leinweber, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
Learn more about Jaymen Johnson, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
Learn more about Jaymen Johnson, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
Learn more about Jane Northrup Glenn, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
Learn more about Katherine (Kat) Gayle, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
Learn more about Chineta Davis, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
Learn more about Lynette Crow-Iverson, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
Learn more about Glenn Carlson, candidate for one of three at-large city council positions in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
Learn more about Wayne Williams, candidate for mayor in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
Learn more about John Tig Tiegen, candidate for mayor in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
Learn more about Tom Strand, candidate for mayor in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
Learn more about Kallan Reece Rodebaugh, candidate for mayor in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
Learn more about Yemi Mobolade, candidate for mayor in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
Learn more about Christopher Mitchell, candidate for mayor in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
Learn more about Lawrence Joseph Martinez, candidate for mayor in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
Learn more about Longinos Gonzalez Jr., candidate for mayor in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
Learn more about Daryl Glenn, candidate for mayor in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
Learn more about Andrew Dalby, candidate for mayor in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
Learn more about Sallie Clark, candidate for mayor in the April 4, 2023 Colorado Springs city election.
Hear from nine honored community leaders making a difference as we celebrate the League’s 103rd Birthday.
Gillian Rossi’s mission is to help create a culture of stewardship throughout land management agencies and the outdoor recreation industry.
Patricia Yeager has spent her entire 40-year career in services and advocacy to improve the lives and communities of people with disabilities.
First Amendment analysis from a community perspective. How Facebook, fake news and friends are altering memories and changing history.
The new disposable plastic shopping bag “ban” and Colorado’s miserable recycling rate (15%) are among the topics as we hear from Liz Chapman, Executive Director of Recycle Colorado.
One Colorado Springs company combines their love of cycling with great CBD products for cyclists.
Why a surge in downtown housing isn’t causing costs to drop, plus the story behind a new affordable live/work space for artists.
Learn about the changing climate in Colorado with Peter Goble of the Colorado Climate Center.
From a cool, new indoor bike park, to van shuttles and guided rides to some of the best mtb trails in the area, along with awesome YouTube trail breakdowns, Gnarly B’s is all the buzz in the Springs.
Matthew Ayres shares how the Dream Centers and Mary’s Home serve women of low income in our community and provide women and families with services ranging from health care to housing.
Learn how Springs Recovery Connection is helping individuals enter recovery and build skills to stay sober, thrive as adults and be active in our community.
In observance of arts month, get arts and culture updates from Andy Vick, executive director of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region; and Natalie Johnson, executive director of the Manitou Art Center.
We hear from two of the three candidates for Colorado State House District 15 in this forum hosted by Citizens Project and and the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region.
We hear from the three candidates for Colorado State Senate District 11 in this forum hosted by Citizens Project and the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region.
Hear from County Sheriff candidate John Foley. Both candidates accepted the invitation to this forum, however Joseph Roybal later reported a conflict and did not attend.
In this Indigenous Peoples’ Day conversation, Joe Barrera and George Autobee discuss the truth about Christopher Columbus and share heartfelt stories about serving in Vietnam and the physical and emotional combat wounds.
Walk, don’t run, to the virtual buffet of cultural activities happening during Arts Month in Colorado Springs.
An update on the Colorado Water Plan from Jeff Rodriguez, Regional Water Coordination Specialist with the Colorado Water Conservation Board.
“Steady Rollin” Bob Margolin joins Amy and George Whitesell for a sneak preview of music and details about the music festival at Gold Hill Mesa on October 1, 2022.
Leave your inhibitions at home and unleash your creativity at the What IF Festival in downtown Colorado Springs on Saturday, September 10.
Stormwater management is a critical environmental concern for a large urban area like Colorado Springs.
Get to know Colorado Springs musician Ryan Flores, and hear him perform three original songs.
Learn about the newly revived Kathleen Marriage Garden at Sondermann Park, and how you can incorporate native plants into your landscape and help support a healthy watershed.
Self-esteem, purpose, social justice and emotional intelligence are among the topics, as are empathy, charity and compassion.
Get to know Colorado Springs musicians Joe Johnson and Grant Sabin, and hear them perform three original songs.
Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative Executive Director (and MeadowGrass director) Nicole Nicoletta sat down with Dave Gardner at the MeadowGrass Music Festival to debrief on the festival and to share details of other live, local music events planned for the summer.
Whether you’re a world class athlete, a weekend warrior or an ebiker who has ever dreamed of taking it on, you’ll want to bicycle up 14er Pikes Peak in the Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit after listening to this episode.
A dry winter, long-term drought, and record low levels in major Colorado River reservoirs have all of us wondering what we can do to minimize our water consumption.
If you’re looking for a true Colorado challenge to test yourself against the climbs and altitude of Colorado, look no further than the 719 Ride.
The MeadowGrass Music Festival starts this Friday, May 27 and features live Americana Music under the sun and stars through Sunday.
How will Colorado Springs meet its water needs for the next 50 years?
Get to know Colorado Springs reggae band Harry Mo and the CRU, and hear them perform three original songs.
SRAM, the parent company for bicycle parts brands like RockShox, Truvativ, Zipp, Quarq, Time and Hammerhead, is much more than a company that builds bike parts; they’re community builders.
Help for children experiencing abuse is discussed, since April is child abuse prevention month.
Colorado Springs Utilities’ new fiber network is sparking questions about transparency, bidding practices and the model chosen.
We continue one-on-one conversations with community leaders we met at the 2022 Love the League event.
Colorado Springs Sustainability Coordinator Samantha Bailey fills us in on her current efforts, the new SustainableCOS project, and her goals for the future of Colorado Springs.
Two city planners for the City of Colorado Springs share highlights about the city’s new comprehensive plan and proposed zoning updates.
Hear from superintendents of six local school districts in a panel discussion hosted by The Colorado Springs Business Journal.
We speak with a dynamic leader who not only knows how hard the transition is from prison to community at a community level, he knows it from a personal level. too.
Kristen Faith discusses why she founded Break The Silence Against Domestic Violence and shares about The Nonprofit Makeover and Boss Babe Networking.
Dr. Wendy Birhanzel, Superintendent of Harrison School District 2, shares valuable perspectives about engaging our youth, and some impressive initiatives in D2.
Manitou tea and a lot of wisdom from iconic community leader Marcy Morrison
It’s the League’s 102nd Birthday and this year we honored 9 Community Leaders Making a Difference.
Learn how to calculate the carbon footprint of some of your common activities and convert that it into work that reduces overall carbon emissions.
Dr. Kristine Hembre, Dr. Radhika Nath and Anne Beer share their knowledge about the status and challenges of achieving health equity.
Meet two exciting new leaders at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College.
Live music under the stars on Memorial Day Weekend – get to know MeadowGrass Music Festival 2022.
Why do resolutions fail, and how can you be successful?
Get the state of the science and public policy related to wolves in the U.S. today.
We chat with Dr. Kristine Hembre about Health Equity & Inequity, the League’s monthly meeting coming up on January 22nd about Health Equity.
The meaning of “comeback”, resilience, and live performance in a pandemic are explored in this wide-ranging conversation ahead of the Philharmonic’s Comeback Celebration concerts on Jan. 15-16.
A roundup of noteworthy local happenings from two former Colorado Springs city councilors who return to the studio after a 4-year break.
An introduction to Arts Vision 2030, the new cultural plan to support arts and culture in the Pikes Peak Region.
When the snow hits and the temperatures dip, winter doesn’t have to mean the end to your biking season.
Get a personal studio tour with Karen Mosbacher at Cottonwood Center for the Arts, and be inspired to buy gifts from local makers this holiday season
Learn about opportunities to lower your carbon footprint by getting around town without a car.
What is the state of commercial real estate in the Pikes Peak Region today?
Get the lowdown on electric bike offerings in the Springs from our local ebike share program to a full service ebike delivery and outfitting service.
If you’re looking to break into or hone your craft as a bicycle mechanic, we’re talking with those in the know about what it’s like to go to the U of Q school for bike mechanics right here in Colorado Springs.
The “soft” dedication of a mural by Shanah Cooley on a wall at Palmer High School between Boulder Street and Nevada Avenue.
What should be considered in designing projects to address environmental issues, and how can we best integrate these?
Everything you want to know about business and personal insurance.
Ballot issues in the November 2021 election are discussed by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region.
Hear from candidates campaigning for three open seats on the Academy District 20 (ASD20) Board of Education (BOE).
Running a non-profit is not all heart and no head, as Teddy Rosendo says in this conversation about managing non-profits and philanthropy in today’s climate.
Dr. Nathaniel Granger, Jr. and Mr. Anton Schulzki discuss Critical Race Theory – what it is, and what it isn’t.
What do local medical experts have to say about safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, masking, mandates and especially hesitancy to get vaccinated?
How and why has Colorado Springs grown to be the second largest city in Colorado, and what are the environmental implications of this?
How are area school districts addressing staffing and budget challenges, COVID protocols, politics, diversity and other divisive social issues?
Learn about your choices in Manitou Springs for the November 2, 2021 election.
Get to know the candidates running for board of education in Falcon District 49.
Hear from candidates campaigning for three open seats on the Academy District 20 (ASD20) Board of Education (BOE).
In celebration of Arts Month 2021, the community of Monument is invited to Monument Lake to help paint a mural of the Front Range designed by local artist, Lawson Barney.
Creek Week events give you an opportunity to take care of our local water resource.
In celebration of Arts Month 2021, A Music Company Inc. is producing a one day blues music festival, Blues on the Mesa, featuring national and regional artists.
We roamed the crowd at the August Music at the Indy, to find out what’s on the minds of the people of Colorado Springs as summer 2021 winds down.
What are the top affordable housing issues and what is being done to address these in Colorado Springs?
Monument, Colorado has a lively arts community that will be showcased at two local events in the coming week – Front Range Open Studios (Sept. 11-12) and Monument Art Hop (Sept 16).
How do our local city and county governments compare to other communities in Colorado and the nation?
Get up to date on current employment laws and regulations in this July 30, 2021 Community Conversation.
Women’s Equality Day Potluck Picnic, Critical Race Theory Discussion, Candidate Forums, School Board Elections & more.
The economy is coming back – what does recovery look like now and what might it look like in the future?
The Demographics council of the Peak Progress Quality of Life Indicators Report share the contributions they’re making to the next version of the report.
Veterans are being deported, and we can do something about it, but aren’t.
Learn how communities of Southern Colorado can be, and are, working together to benefit the entire region.
Find out more about what attracts world class athletes to come and train in Colorado Springs and the amenities that make our City unique and can inspire you to new cycling heights!
How has health care philanthropy managed during the pandemic, and how does it fit into the local business scene?
How can we improve our election systems and what can we do? Wrapping up our conversation with Harvey Branscomb, ElectionQuality.com.
Security flaws, Dominion Voting Systems and more transparency as we continue the conversation with Harvey Branscomb, Election Quality.com.
Come ON STAGE with us before dress rehearsal of THEATREWORKS’ new production of “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill”, running July 15-August 1 at Ent Center for the Arts.
Why is El Paso County conducting a 3rd review, its 2nd audit, of 2020 election results at a cost to you, the taxpayers?
Join us as we enlighten ourselves and look for better and better ways to make democracy work.
We discuss myths about people experiencing homelessness, what Homeward Pikes Peak is doing for the population, and Pikes Peak Library District’s efforts to help the homeless crisis.
Today’s library is not just about books anymore, it is a vital hub where community, people, art, and technology intersect.
A short chat with June Waller, local community activist & League of Women Voters member, about what is going on and how you can get more involved in our community and the League.
Get a tour of the new El Paso County Master Plan recently adopted by the county commissioners.
The newly-opened Boot Barn Hall is already wowing audiences with its impressive venue in the rapidly changing North Gate area of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
We roamed the crowd at the first Music at the Indy, to find out what’s on the minds of the people of Colorado Springs as we kick off summer of 2021.
Get the latest League of Women Voters news, and learn about some exciting upcoming podcast episodes.
Join us live in beautiful Green Mountain Falls, CO as this summer’s Green Box Arts Festival begins.
How do we ensure all Colorado children are engaged in outdoor learning experiences?
Today, we’re chatting with Traci Marques with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center and Katherine Keegan with the Colorado Dept of Labor and Environment about Build Back Stronger in Colorado.
This year’s Juneteenth celebration in Colorado Springs promises to be bigger and better.
The arts are hitting the streets of our community in a new way thanks to Colorado College’s new Mobile Arts program!
What you need to know about the Payroll Protection Plan, and the latest banking regulations – for large and small businesses.
A creative look at the state-of-the-art new stadium (and art) at Weidner Field in Downtown Colorado Springs.
The lowdown on one of the most popular hangouts for trail lovers in the Springs, the Trails End Taproom – and one of the best outdoor fitness social clubs and gatherings around – Trails End Trailblazers.
How do you stay top of mind for your clients, and how can you impact and increase sales as the pandemic ends?
Why do we need to grow more of our own food?
Learn how to prepare for retirement: options for saving, investing and how to choose a retirement living facility for yourself or for your family member.
What needs to change to make our city center safe and healthy for all?
An ambitious new project near downtown is cleaning up an old construction materials dump and turning it into an amazing community treasure.
A new non-profit co-op is working in Colorado to help people go solar, simplifying the process and reducing costs.
A new outdoor theatrical experience in downtown Colorado Springs April 9-18 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Learn about tours and events at the beautiful Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center sanctuary in Divide, CO
On the eve of Colorado Springs’ sesquicentennial, what does our city need to thrive in the next 150 years?
Boulder County told Byron Kominek you cannot put solar panels on agricultural land; it violates zoning. But Byron persisted.
Explore the new PPLD – Manitou Springs Library inside of Manitou Art Center and all of the new creative benefits available to library cardholders thanks to this partnership!
Explore the good reasons for political conservatives to be concerned about the climate crisis in this conversation with the Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL).
Here’s help deciding which candidate earns your vote. The deadline to turn in your ballot is 7 pm April 6, 2021.
Hear from candidates for Colorado Springs City Council District 5 in the April 6, 2021 election.
Hear from candidates for Colorado Springs City Council District 4 in the April 6, 2021 election.
Hear from candidates for Colorado Springs City Council District 3 in the April 6, 2021 election.
Hear from candidates for Colorado Springs City Council District 2 in the April 6, 2021 election.
Hear from candidates for Colorado Springs City Council District 1 in the April 6, 2021 election.
How do we ensure the benefits of active multimodal transit are accessible to ALL citizens?
What steps can the Biden administration take to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Bureau of Land Management to better address its conservation and climate change goals?
Will Toor shares a summary of State projects, activities, and initiatives, and the Colorado Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Pollution Reduction Roadmap.
Learn how you can keep your business safe as scams, phishing attacks and other cyber crime grows more sophisticated.
What can you do to create a sustainable, just, and carbon-free city?
We visit Alvarez Gallery & Art School in Colorado Springs for a look at their “Fakes and Forgeries” Art Show & Sale with owner and local artist, Chris Alvarez
Today, we’re chatting with Emily Maney and Maggie Youkhana from El Paso County Health Department on healthcare, and healthcare inequalities, in the El Paso county region.
What challenges face the local restaurant business – both before and during COVID?
A panel of Colorado Springs tech industry leaders talk with Bitwise co-CEOs Irma Olguin and Jake Soberal about what it takes to equitably develop local talent in a way that builds success for all.
How can we best address the challenge of reducing the number of people in the Pikes Peak Region who are homeless?
Frank Kinder, Water Efficiency Program Manager for Northern Water, updates us on the conservation work of this regional water provider.
We’re live with Rhonda Maehara to hear about how Colorado Springs Chinese Cultural Institute is adapting their 20th Annual Chinese New Year Celebration to be a virtual feast of Asian culture, starting Saturday, Feb. 6/1
Local in-home health care executive Kathy Miller of Gentle Shepherd Home Care discusses running a senior home care business in these times of COVID.
Celebrating 101 years (LWVUS) with Dr. Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins
Colorado College students demonstrate just how engaged and activated their generation can be.
Local experts discuss the real estate market, COVID and where the top is on Colorado Springs’ rising home prices.