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GOP candidates try to blame state Dems for affordability crisis

Five weeks before ballots go to Colorado voters, the political blame game is taking a turn.

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Five weeks before ballots go out to Colorado voters, the political blame game is taking a turn.The intrigue: For Democrats, President Trump is the source of nearly all economic problems.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's next act is looking up

In September, the zoo will debut its $40 million giraffe center — its biggest new attraction in years.

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Dave Ruhl is taking over <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cheyenne Mountain Zoo" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/colorado-springs/2026/06/26/orphaned-grizzly-bear-cubs-new-home-cheyenne-mountain-zoo" data-vars-content-id="71e70f80-be89-49b5-922b-e3fade21aea9" data-vars-headline="Cheyenne Mountain Zoo&#x27;s next act is looking up" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/colorado-springs/2026/06/26/orphaned-grizzly-bear-cubs-new-home-cheyenne-mountain-zoo" target="_self">Cheyenne Mountain Zoo</a> just as the 100-year-old institution prepares to unveil a sky-high vision for its future.Why it matters: The leadership change comes before the zoo&#x27;s September centennial and the debut of a $40 million giraffe center — its biggest new attraction in years.

Labor Day events feature hot air ballons

This Labor Day weekend in the Springs is full of music, art and hot air balloons. And much of it is free.

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This Labor Day weekend in the Springs is full of music, art and hot air balloons. Even better? Much of it is free.

Colorado Springs sees record hot and dry summer

It was also one of the driest Augusts on record.

Colorado Springs just sweated through its fourth-hottest August on record, with an average temperature of 73.8° — 3.7° above normal, the National Weather Service <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.weather.gov/pub/climate2026AugustReviewSeptemberPreview" data-vars-content-id="641d3b6f-4a83-4b55-bad1-7855bd179568" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs sees record hot and dry summer" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.weather.gov/pub/climate2026AugustReviewSeptemberPreview" target="_blank">reports</a>.<ul><li>It was also one of the driest Augusts on record, with just 1.09 inches of rain — 1.87 inches below normal.</li></ul>

What to do in the Springs this weekend

Get out this weekend to enjoy a film festival or a 5k.

Head out this weekend to enjoy a film festival or get in a 5k. <ul><li>Here&#x27;s how to fill your weekend:</li></ul>

Music and more this weekend in Colorado Springs 

If you like good music or a good festival, we have options for you this weekend.

If you like good music or a fun festival, we&#x27;ve got ideas for your weekend.🔮 The Creative Market &amp; Holistic Expo happens 10am to 5pm Saturday and 10am to 4pm Sunday at the Colorado Springs Event Center on Palmer Park Boulevard. Expect sound healing and metaphysical readings. Tickets start at $10.

What to do this weekend in Colorado Springs

This weekend has fun for art lovers and sports fans.

This weekend has fun for art lovers and sports fans.🎭 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Springs Ensemble Theatre" data-vars-click-url="http://springsensembletheatre.org/" data-vars-content-id="ef3ef5cd-d6a9-4efe-9b55-cbb06fe3a2b9" 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="http://springsensembletheatre.org/" target="_blank">Springs Ensemble Theatre</a> will debut &quot;Eureka Day,&quot; playwright Jonathan Spector&#x27;s 2018 Tony Award-winning comedy, today through Aug. 30 at the Fifty-Niner, inside the Dice Guys Game Store. Tickets start at $10.

What's happening in Colorado this weekend

The Mountain Arts Festival takes over Woodland Park from 9am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday.

🎭 The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mountain Arts Festival" data-vars-click-url="http://mtnartists.com/" data-vars-content-id="b129d20f-04e8-4529-81a9-0c71bfcf35ae" data-vars-headline="What&#x27;s happening in Colorado this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://mtnartists.com/" target="_blank">Mountain Arts Festival</a> takes over Woodland Park from 9am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday. It&#x27;s the 41st annual juried art exhibition. Free.🎬 🎞️ The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Colorado Diasporic Film Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://cdfilmfestival.com/" data-vars-content-id="b129d20f-04e8-4529-81a9-0c71bfcf35ae" data-vars-headline="What&#x27;s happening in Colorado this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://cdfilmfestival.com/" target="_blank">Colorado Diasporic Film Festival</a> kicks off Thursday night with four days of global cinema, art, food and music.

The lowdown: What's happening this weekend in Colorado Springs

This weekend, Colorado celebrates its 150th birthday and local organizations are hosting back-to-school events.

This weekend, Colorado celebrates its 150th birthday and local organizations are hosting back-to-school events, so don&#x27;t miss the action.🎒 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Victory World Outreach" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/events/930442150104724/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" data-vars-content-id="dcc5d095-6142-4a29-9d0e-b20fc1de2c59" data-vars-headline="The lowdown: What&#x27;s happening this weekend in Colorado Springs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/930442150104724/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" target="_blank">Victory World Outreach</a> at 3150 S. Academy Blvd. is hosting a back-to-school event at 7pm Friday with 300 free backpacks, live music and free haircuts, as well as face painting and food. Free.

CU Buffs football kicks off in the Springs

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

Sports

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>

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

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.

2 great third spaces to remote work in Colorado Springs

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

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.

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Labor Day events feature hot air ballons

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's next act is looking up

What to do in the Springs this weekend

A quick guide to the Colorado State Fair

Colorado's national parks waive fees Tuesday