AltWeeklies Wire
Waldo Canyon Fire Slideshownew

Images of fire and hope.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Staff |
07-02-2012 |
Disasters
Tags: Waldo Canyon Fire, Waldo Fire
Shit Jobs: We Look Back at the Work That Made Us What We Are Todaynew

Even if political regime change does bring about real-world change, the shit job will still be with us in all its glory. In this spirit, we present our editors and writers' nearly repressed memories of their absolutely worst jobs.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Staff |
02-17-2009 |
Culture
Tags: journalism, work
Screw 'Vacation,' Nirvana's in Your Own Backyardnew

Thankfully, Colorado is still stocked with ample open space, much of it within just an hour's drive. So when thinking about things to do this summer that won't cost you a ton of travel money, we had to put some hiking/biking/camping-type activities on the list.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Staff |
07-01-2008 |
Recreation
This Guy Walks into My Bar ...new
With the tape recorder running, local Colorado Springs bartenders spill their favorite stories.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Staff |
03-04-2008 |
Food+Drink
Meet 10 of the Indy's Most Prolific Letter-Writersnew
They attach their names to messages that earn them scorn, derision and, yes, sometimes admiration from their fellow readers. They keep the Independent's letters page alive, and a place for (usually) intelligent debate.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Staff |
01-22-2008 |
Media
Tags: media
Endorsements -- Election 2004new
The Colorado Springs Independent endorses John Kerry for president, Ken Salazar for U.S. Senate, and Michael Merrifield for the House. It also takes a stand on state, county and local candidates and issues.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Staff |
10-27-2004 |
Commentary