Grand Lake community emerges from East Troublesome Fire
In October of 2020, the East Troublesome Fire burned a total of 193,812 acres and jumped the continental divide in Rocky Mountain National Park, becoming the second largest wildfire in Colorado history. The town of Grand Lake is still reeling from the fire’s devastation as the community works to rebuild. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
LIFE | Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway
Take a look inside the updated cog railway in Manitou Springs. After three years of renovations, the cog is once again open just in time for summer. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
NEWS | 2021 Air Force Academy Graduation
Scenes from the Air Force Academy 2021 graduation, where more than 1,000 cadets crossed the stage at Falcon Stadium Wednesday as part of the school's 63rd graduating class. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
WEIDNER FIELD | A look inside the new home of the Switchbacks
The Switchbacks are set to play their first game of the season at Weidner Field this coming week. Take a look inside the stadium that’s bringing more business and activity to downtown Colorado Springs. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
Sights and sounds from the Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve in Mosca, Colorado. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
NEWS | Remembrance ceremony for Deputy Jeff Hopkins
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office held a remembrance ceremony for Deputy Jeff Hopkins. Deputy Hopkins died one year ago after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. (Video by Katie Klann)
NEWS | Boulder community gathers to remember the lives lost
Members of the Boulder community gathered Thursday night to remember the 10 lives lost during the shooting at King Soopers earlier this week. The vigil was organized by Moms Demand Action. (Video by Katie Klann)
NEWS | Boulder community gathers to mourn 10 lives lost in shooting
Scenes from across Boulder, Colo. on March 24, 2021 as the community mourned the events that took place on Monday afternoon. A 21-year-old gunman allegedly opened fire in the store, killing 10 people. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
NEWS | Community support outside King Soopers in Boulder
Community members leave flowers and signs outside the King Soopers on Table Mesa Drive while they grieve and process the events that took place in Boulder on Monday afternoon. A 21-year-old gunman allegedly opened fire in the store, killing 10 people, including a Boulder police officer. (Video by Katie Klann)
Who's Who at the Zoo | Meet Digger and Emmett
Meet Digger and Emmett, the two male grizzly bears at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. (Video by Katie Klann)
TRAILER | High & Dry: Colorado in Drought
A three-part series from The Gazette beginning Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021.
The severe drought that swept through Colorado in 2020 could be a harbinger of what the future will hold. However, in the arid Southwest, it’s not the first time that such challenges have wrecked lives and livelihoods. In this series we'll explore the history of The Dry, a Black community in southeast Colorado undone by drought, the trials of one cattle rancher in El Paso County facing down a near impossible plight in 2020, and how scientists, municipalities and agriculture are preparing for the expected increase in chaotic weather. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
Backyard Bees
Leonard and Dolly Rickerman own and operate Rocky Mountain Bee Supply in Colorado Springs. What started out as a hobby quickly grew into a downtown store that offers everything from protective gear and tools to classes for local bee enthusiasts. “Our biggest thing is to educate people on honeybees and how to properly care for them, to be advocates for the bees, to get people excited about them,” Dolly says. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
Zipping to Graduation
Seniors at The University School celebrated a social-distanced graduation on Friday, May 22, 2020 by zip-lining from their school building to a stage to grab their diplomas. The private Christian K4-12 school in Old Colorado City is best known for their adventure program. Because their real graduation ceremony was postponed due to COVID-19, the staff wanted to incorporate a creative and fun way to embrace the circumstances while celebrating 24 of their graduating seniors' accomplishments. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
Memories of Marion
Marion Peterson died of the coronavirus on March 23, 2020. Her son, Eric, was there to say his goodbyes. (Video by Katie Klann)
