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5 recommendations for visiting Taos

New Mexican food is half the reason to drive the 3.5 hours from Colorado Springs to Taos.

Things to Do

One of my favorite getaways is a trip to Taos, New Mexico.Why it matters: I just returned from the Land of Enchantment and wanted to share a few recommendations.

Colorado Springs housing snapshot shows rising costs

Home prices and asking rents have trended higher over the past six months.

News

Colorado Springs&#x27; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="home prices" data-vars-click-url="https://www.freddiemac.com/research/indices/house-price-index" data-vars-content-id="7251af9f-e840-4475-a365-fb02daf77cd5" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs housing snapshot shows rising costs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.freddiemac.com/research/indices/house-price-index" target="_blank">home prices</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rents" data-vars-click-url="https://www.zillow.com/research/data/" data-vars-content-id="7251af9f-e840-4475-a365-fb02daf77cd5" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs housing snapshot shows rising costs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.zillow.com/research/data/" target="_blank">rents</a> rose from a year earlier in August, fresh housing data show.Why it matters: Both have trended higher over the past six months, adding to affordability concerns.

1-minute voter guide: Crank and Killin battle for the 5th Congressional District 

Democrat Jessica Killin is challenging more than Republican Rep. Jeff Crank's record.

Election

Democrat Jessica Killin is challenging more than Republican Rep. Jeff Crank&#x27;s record — she&#x27;s trying to break a half-century Republican lock on Colorado&#x27;s 5th Congressional District.Why it matters: The Colorado Springs-centered race offers Democrats a potential pickup in the fight for House control, with sharp divisions over household costs, the war in Iran and data centers.

Aspen Acres Fire caused by tree hitting power lines, report finds

The findings land as survivors seek compensation from San Isabel Electric Association, which faces at least five lawsuits.

A wind-toppled aspen tree ignited the Aspen Acres Fire when it struck live power lines this summer, state investigators concluded.Why it matters: The findings land as survivors of the blaze, which destroyed hundreds of southern Colorado homes, seek compensation from San Isabel Electric Association.

Weekend to-dos in Colorado Springs

This weekend, double your fun with two film fests and two ski swaps in the Springs. Here are six fun things to put on your calendar.

5 things to do in Colorado Springs this weekend

Head to a comedy festival, run a 5K and pick out a pumpkin

This weekend offers a bit of fall fun and other family-friendly activities in Colorado Springs.🤣 The fourth annual <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Colorado Springs Comedy Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.looneescc.com/events/133747" data-vars-content-id="67f5aa31-dcca-40b2-98ff-d7706c576dc4" data-vars-headline="5 things to do in Colorado Springs this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.looneescc.com/events/133747" target="_blank">Colorado Springs Comedy Festival</a> is back with shows Friday through Sunday at Loonees Comedy Corner. Tickets start at $16.

Fall vibes: What's happening in Colorado Springs this weekend

Pumpkins, garlic, apples, science and live music fill the weekend calendar.

October has arrived, and with it the Pikes Peak region is leaning all the way into fall.<ul><li>Here&#x27;s where to go and what to do this weekend.</li></ul>

Oktoberfest and more: What's happening in Colorado Springs this weekend

Fall has arrived and outdoor festivals are at their peak — especially Oktoberfest celebrations.

Fall has arrived and outdoor festivals are at their peak — especially Oktoberfest celebrations.<ul><li>Here&#x27;s what to check out this weekend in the Pikes Peak region.</li></ul>

Axios Social Club brings mystery dinners to Colorado Springs

Meet fellow locals over dinner at a restaurant we hand-picked.

Axios Social Club is bringing readers together for dinner in downtown Colorado Springs on Tuesday, Oct. 6.Why it matters: Your city is full of interesting people you haven&#x27;t met yet. We&#x27;re making it easier to change that.

Firefighter memorial, airshow and a weekend festival

This weekend, Colorado Springs has no shortage of major happenings.

Colorado Springs is stacked with big events this weekend.If you go: Here&#x27;s a six-piece sampling to keep you busy.

History walking tours uncover downtown's hidden past

Two walking tours this month will give newcomers and longtime residents a stronger sense of place.

Colorado Springs&#x27; past is hiding in plain sight.Why it matters: Two walking tours this month will transform familiar buildings and downtown intersections into a record of how the city was built, giving newcomers and longtime residents a stronger sense of place.

How 9/11 reshaped Colorado Springs

Ceremonies and tributes will take place across the region Friday.

History

Twenty-five years ago, the Sept. 11 attacks killed nearly 3,000 people and transformed Colorado Springs&#x27; role in national defense.Why it matters: NORAD personnel at Cheyenne Mountain shifted from a Cold War exercise to a real-world emergency that Tuesday in 2001, coordinating fighter scrambles and the nationwide grounding of commercial flights.

10 years of Colorado Springs shorts

Horror, comedy and Lego animation are among this year's homegrown selections.

Culture

The films run as short as a minute, but the festival showcasing them is now a decade old.The big picture: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Colorado Short Circuit Film " data-vars-click-url="https://csc.eventive.org/welcome" data-vars-content-id="1808aa14-58bb-4b2c-bc85-6c7838e9156a" data-vars-headline="10 years of Colorado Springs shorts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://csc.eventive.org/welcome" target="_blank">Colorado Short Circuit Film </a>Festival celebrates its 10th year this weekend, with a lineup of 80 productions by independent filmmakers across the state.

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Weekend to-dos in Colorado Springs

5 recommendations for visiting Taos

5 things to do in Colorado Springs this weekend

What's new at GABF this year

Fall vibes: What's happening in Colorado Springs this weekend