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Live in CO State House District 22? Then join us for a conversation with Ken DeGraff, Republican candidate for Colorado State House District 22. And be sure to return your ballot by 7 pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2026...

What does active community engagement really look like? Host Beth Roalstad talks with Bree Shellito, Director of Financial Well-Being at Wings Credit Union and a fellow in the Colorado Governor's Fellowship Program...

What do the Air Force Academy, RAGBRAI, and a 350-mile ride honoring wounded service members have in common? A passion for cycling, service, and community! Host Torie Giffin welcomes two inspiring military leaders and...

Colorado is the first state to try to get a fossil fuel protected in the constitution. But why? Ally Richardson from Pikes Peak Permaculture, Ciara Guerrero from 350 Colorado, and Jim Lockhart from the Pikes Peak Group...

What happens when the next generation steps into the rooms where decisions are made? In this episode of Spotlight El Paso County, host Teiona Dantzler sits down with District 4 City Councilwoman Kimberly Gold for a...

Get ready for the 2026 midterm elections as we get into the weeds about voter turnout, which elections have the least amount of turnout and so much more - with Anton Schulzki, Retired Social Studies Teacher & Former...

Have you been caught in the Medicare net and wished you could escape and try again? Open Enrollment is that time, from October 15 - December 7. The State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Manager from the Pikes Peak Area...

Civility looks different when you’re one of two progressives on the Colorado Springs City Council. Councilor Nancy Henjum talks about what it takes to disagree well, protect relationships, and still be heard when you’re...

Ever driven past that big white dome in Memorial Park and wondered what happens inside? It’s home to Olympians, Paralympians, national and world champions — but you can ride there too! Track cyclists Chris Murphy and...

Get the back story of publishing a regional magazine from long-time Publisher of the Beacon Senior News, Kevin VanGundy. The Beacon continues to be the go-to resource for seniors featuring inspiring and informational...

With the critical November election coming up, how can you be certain you’ll receive a ballot? How do you vote? How secure is our voting system? Get the answers from the ultimate election nerd, El Paso County Clerk and...

Open source may have begun in the world of software, but today it’s reshaping how we think about repair culture, circular economies, and living within nature’s boundaries. Ally Richardson and Frank Cordova explore how...

All candidates running for this office were invited to participate. Confirmed participants include Yolanda Avila and Lauren Nelson. This forum was held September 21, 2026 at the Heritage Building - Blue Picket Realty in...

All candidates running for this office were invited to participate. Confirmed participants are, in alphabetical order, Dennis Luttrell and Don Moore. This forum was held September 22, 2026 at the Woodland Park Community...

So many of us have watched films with Rocky Mountain Women's Film, North America's longest-running women's film festival. Tell us in the comments what is one of your favorite films! Meanwhile, listen in to Nicole...