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CU Buffs football kicks off in the Springs

Coach Deion Sanders and the Buffs will practice at Fountain-Fort Carson High School.

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The University of Colorado football team will start its training camp in Colorado Springs on Aug. 2.State of play: Coach Deion Sanders and the Buffs will practice at Fountain-Fort Carson High School for the first week of camp and return to Boulder on Aug. 8.<ul><li>The team will stay at the UCCS campus.</li></ul>

Colorado Springs gas prices top $4 again

The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Colorado Springs is $4.07 on Friday.

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Gas prices are rising in Colorado Springs and throughout the rest of the state.Why it matters: Household budgets are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="squeezed" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/07/16/colorado-affordability-crisis-poll-health-foundation" data-vars-content-id="4ea5d8e6-1d38-4557-8a64-fa6813b2a559" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs gas prices top $4 again" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/07/16/colorado-affordability-crisis-poll-health-foundation" target="_self">squeezed</a> as is. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="As the Iran war escalates" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/22/trump-iran-bridges-power-plants-hormuz" data-vars-content-id="4ea5d8e6-1d38-4557-8a64-fa6813b2a559" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs gas prices top $4 again" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/22/trump-iran-bridges-power-plants-hormuz" target="_self">As the Iran war escalates</a> again, pain at the pump is hitting locally and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="nationwide" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/20/gas-4-dollars-per-gallon-iran-war" data-vars-content-id="4ea5d8e6-1d38-4557-8a64-fa6813b2a559" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs gas prices top $4 again" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/20/gas-4-dollars-per-gallon-iran-war" target="_self">nationwide</a>.

What to do this weekend in Colorado Springs

For this sunny but hot weekend, there's plenty to do in the Springs, from live music to a walking history tour.

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For this sunny but hot weekend, there&#x27;s plenty to do in the Springs, from live music to a walking history tour.🤠 Red Leg Brewing is hosting its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Country Fest" data-vars-click-url="https://redlegbrewing.com/event/country-fest/" data-vars-content-id="47ae8b95-d9e4-4a4c-8c72-91ffe06df709" data-vars-headline="What to do this weekend in Colorado Springs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://redlegbrewing.com/event/country-fest/" target="_blank">Country Fest</a> on Saturday. The live music starts at 11am and runs through 8pm with four bands. Free.

Inside Armillary Brewing, Colorado Springs' newest brewery

Jeff Lockhart's vision was crystal clear when he inevitably opened his own place.

Food and Drink

With roughly 30 years of brewing experience, Jeff Lockhart&#x27;s vision was crystal clear when he inevitably opened his own place.The vibe: He preferred a neighborhood, one that caters to locals and regulars, and he wanted to make straightforward beer.

Colorado maternal care grade drops

Rural care gaps and limited treatment options remain major barriers.

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Colorado <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="earned a C" data-vars-click-url="https://policycentermmh.org/state-report-cards/" data-vars-content-id="a0378233-8b00-4fc0-a755-92cf5f84d828" data-vars-headline="Colorado maternal care grade drops" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://policycentermmh.org/state-report-cards/" target="_blank">earned a C</a> for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="maternal mental health care" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/15/maternal-mortality-solvable-health-problem" data-vars-content-id="a0378233-8b00-4fc0-a755-92cf5f84d828" data-vars-headline="Colorado maternal care grade drops" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/15/maternal-mortality-solvable-health-problem" target="_self">maternal mental health care</a> this year, down from a B- in 2025, according to a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new report" data-vars-click-url="https://policycentermmh.org/2026-maternal-mental-health-state-report-cards/" data-vars-content-id="a0378233-8b00-4fc0-a755-92cf5f84d828" data-vars-headline="Colorado maternal care grade drops" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://policycentermmh.org/2026-maternal-mental-health-state-report-cards/" target="_blank">new report</a> from the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health.Why it matters: About 1 in 5 U.S. moms experience maternal mental health conditions such as postpartum depression, and most don&#x27;t get treatment.

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Double trouble: Colorado's summertime air threats

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Gut-wrecking stomach bug cases confirmed "throughout" Colorado

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Colorado's sunshine myth gets a reality check

A choropleth map shows the age-adjusted rate of new melanoma cases in the U.S. for 2023, presented as cases per 100,000 people. The national rate is 24. Utah has the highest rate at 44, while D.C. has the lowest at 11.

Annual rate of new melanoma cases, 2019-2023

A grid map showing maternal mental health grades by U.S. state in 2026 based on 27 measures related to screening, providers, treatment, policy, and parental support. 11 states have a "B" grade, 25 have a "C" and 15 a "D." No states received an "A."

Maternal mental health grades, by state, 2026

Data: Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health; Map: Sami Sparber/Axios

What marijuana reclassification means for Colorado

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Double trouble: Colorado's summertime air threats

Gut-wrecking stomach bug cases confirmed "throughout" Colorado

Colorado's sunshine myth gets a reality check

Colorado maternal care grade drops

What marijuana reclassification means for Colorado