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Colorado ski giant shifts to premium experience

New bougie perks — from rentals to dining — aim to make ski trips smoother.

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After a disappointing 2025-26 ski season <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="dented visits and sales" data-vars-click-url="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/15/vail-resorts-pass-sales-2/" data-vars-content-id="6d774b2e-f420-48b9-ab7a-3c122abf376c" data-vars-headline="Colorado ski giant shifts to premium experience" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/15/vail-resorts-pass-sales-2/" target="_blank">dented visits and sales</a>, Vail Resorts is betting better service will bring back visitors.Driving the news: The Broomfield-based company says its next chapter won&#x27;t come from buying more resorts or selling more season passes.

2 great third spaces to remote work in Colorado Springs

The search for a good place for coffee and remote work never really ends.

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The search for a good place for coffee and remote work never really ends.Yes, but: We found two wonderful downtown spots where the ambiance is as good as the caffeine fix.

Monsoon rains could ease Colorado's wildfire danger

Colorado is entering a pivotal stretch of fire season as multiple major wildfires burn and drought grips the state.

Colorado&#x27;s incoming <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="monsoon season" data-vars-click-url="https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/08/monsoon-rains-horizon-dampen-fire-risk/" data-vars-content-id="6c2cbcb1-7480-414e-8291-ad994b7458e0" data-vars-headline="Monsoon rains could ease Colorado&#x27;s wildfire danger" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/08/monsoon-rains-horizon-dampen-fire-risk/" target="_blank">monsoon season</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a super El Niño pattern" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/enso_advisory/ensodisc.shtml" data-vars-content-id="6c2cbcb1-7480-414e-8291-ad994b7458e0" data-vars-headline="Monsoon rains could ease Colorado&#x27;s wildfire danger" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/enso_advisory/ensodisc.shtml" target="_blank">a super El Niño pattern</a> could give the state — and the Aspen Acres fire — a much-needed soaking.Why it matters: Colorado is entering a pivotal stretch of fire season as multiple major wildfires burn and drought grips the state.

E-bike and e-scooter injuries continue to rise in Colorado Springs

The result has been evident in emergency departments.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="e-bike boom" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/07/ebike-injuries-surge-among-teens-young-riders" data-vars-content-id="eebe6878-5d72-4420-9585-f399d4770578" data-vars-headline="E-bike and e-scooter injuries continue to rise in Colorado Springs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/07/ebike-injuries-surge-among-teens-young-riders" target="_self">e-bike boom</a> is fueling a spike in crashes and injuries in Colorado Springs, especially among young riders.Why it matters: The result has been evident in emergency departments. Experts say electric bikes and scooters aren&#x27;t inherently more dangerous than traditional versions, but their higher speeds can increase the severity of crashes.

Colorado Gov. Polis bullish on data centers despite backlash

The governor defends data centers, saying frustration about what the rise of AI means is "what's giving people pause."

Only a small fraction of data center <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="opponents" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/17/ai-backlash-polling-sentiment" data-vars-content-id="39a8ae53-2a81-49d7-99d3-622fdbbf10af" data-vars-headline="Colorado Gov. Polis bullish on data centers despite backlash" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/17/ai-backlash-polling-sentiment" target="_self">opponents</a> actually live near one, a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new national survey finds" data-vars-click-url="https://www.milltownpartners.com/insights/behind-the-backlash" data-vars-content-id="39a8ae53-2a81-49d7-99d3-622fdbbf10af" data-vars-headline="Colorado Gov. Polis bullish on data centers despite backlash" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.milltownpartners.com/insights/behind-the-backlash" target="_blank">new national survey finds</a>, but that isn&#x27;t quieting the uproar in Colorado.Why it matters: Data centers have become a stand-in for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="broader anger" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/22/ai-data-center-backlash-poll" data-vars-content-id="39a8ae53-2a81-49d7-99d3-622fdbbf10af" data-vars-headline="Colorado Gov. Polis bullish on data centers despite backlash" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/22/ai-data-center-backlash-poll" target="_self">broader anger</a> and fear surrounding an AI-driven future, one of the few tangible manifestations.

Colorado Springs cancels all fireworks displays due to "extreme fire danger"

"This decision was not made lightly," the mayor said.

Citing &quot;extreme fire danger,&quot; Colorado Springs officials are canceling all fireworks displays scheduled for July 4.The latest: Mayor Yemi Mobolade and city fire and police officials jointly made the decision Wednesday after evaluating fire conditions, fuel moisture levels, weather forecasts and the strain on firefighting resources statewide.

Colorado Springs increases illegal fireworks patrols

Planning to put on your own fireworks show? Think again. It's illegal in Colorado Springs.

Planning to put on your own fireworks show? Think again. It&#x27;s illegal in Colorado Springs.Why it matters: The city&#x27;s burn ban and red flag fire conditions make fireworks especially risky, particularly as wildfires continue to burn across the state.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo takes in orphaned grizzly bear cubs

They're the youngest grizzly cubs (6 months) that Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has cared for.

A pair of orphaned grizzly bear cubs is getting a second chance at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.Why it matters: They&#x27;re the youngest grizzly cubs (6 months) that Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has cared for — and the first orphaned grizzlies there in more than 20 years.

See the dawn of America's 250th birthday atop Pikes Peak

Pikes Peak gives visitors a unique opportunity to see the dawn of our nation's 250th birthday from atop America's Mountain.

Pikes Peak is offering visitors the unique opportunity to see the dawn of our nation&#x27;s 250th birthday from atop America&#x27;s Mountain.What to expect: The Pikes Peak Highway will open before dawn July 4 to allow visitors to reach the 14,115-foot summit in time to see the sunrise.

New exhibit spotlights the "genius" behind the modern Olympics

Pierre de Coubertin and a little-known chapter of Olympic history are finally getting their moment.

A new exhibit at the U.S. Olympic &amp; Paralympic Museum puts the spotlight on the founder of the modern Games — and America&#x27;s overlooked role in them.Why it matters: Pierre de Coubertin and a little-known chapter of Olympic history are finally getting their moment with this month&#x27;s debut of the &quot;Genius of Sport&quot; exhibit.

Free pastries, tune-ups and massages  for Bike to Work Day

The event promotes health and a cleaner commute.

How about a maple walnut scone to start your day? Or maybe a mocktail and a free massage?How it works: Bike commuters can snag all three Wednesday during Colorado Springs annual <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bike to Work Day" data-vars-click-url="https://coloradosprings.gov/biketowork" data-vars-content-id="6519fb65-8233-4989-ba66-58754a1aa8a3" data-vars-headline="Free pastries, tune-ups and massages for Bike to Work Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://coloradosprings.gov/biketowork" target="_blank">Bike to Work Day</a>.

🤩 Your weekend to-dos

Colorado Springs weekend guide: tacos, tunes trails

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Colorado affordability fears hit new high, poll finds

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A bar chart that shows which problems Colorado adults call most serious in a March 14-April 9, 2026, survey of 2,240 people. Rising cost of living and housing cost tie for highest at 85%, followed by healthcare cost at 82%. Drug overdoses rank lowest at 54%.

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Colorado ski giant shifts to premium experience

Colorado Springs weekend guide: tacos, tunes trails

Colorado affordability fears hit new high, poll finds

AI boom drives states to rethink data center water use

Colorado school turns to drones for active-shooter defense