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Colorado Springs Independent

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May 30 - Jun 5, 2018
Vol. 26, No. 22

Digital Edition

Cover Stories

Indy's 2018 primary election endorsements

Picks of the bunch
- by J. Adrian Stanley

The down-low on the 2018 primary down-ballots
- by Faith Miller

How to vote in the 2018 primary election
- by J. Adrian Stanley

News

The Wire
Cog Railway closure worries Ute Pass residents
by Faith Miller
Tags: Local News, Pikes Peak, Cog Railway, Stan VanderWerf, CDOT, El Paso County, Colorado State Patrol

The Wire
Earthships still coming to Springs
by Matthew Schniper
Tags: Outdoors, Earthships | Earthship Village | Taos

The Wire
El Paso County sees increase in drug deaths: coroner
by Pam Zubeck
Tags: Local government, Local News, El Paso County Coroner's Office, Dr. Leon Kelly, heroin, suicide, death, opioids, meth, homicide, death

The Wire
Nathan Larson, pedophile dad from Springs custody case, now running for Congress
by J. Adrian Stanley
Tags: Elections, Nathan Larson, crime, politics

The Wire
Sheriff's challenger Angley gets cash boost from his wife
by Pam Zubeck
Tags: Politics, Mike Angley, Bill Elder, El Paso County, elections, sheriff

The Wire
El Paso County lands federal grant for I-25 Gap toll lanes
by Pam Zubeck
Tags: Local News, Interstate 25, Doug Lamborn, U.S. Department of Transportation, The Gap, tolls

The Wire
Michael Thomas tapped as District 11 superintendent
by Faith Miller
Tags: Local News, District 11, Michael Thomas, Joel Boyd, superintendent, Nicholas Gledich, education

The Wire
Palmer Lake neighbors, businesses pitch in for memorial to beloved cyclist
by Faith Miller
Tags: Local News, Outdoors, Tim Watkins, memorial, Samantha Holmes, Palmer Lake, cycling, bike, homicide. Mount Herman

The Wire
People's Tiny Home Festival brings the movement back to the Springs
by Tyler Grimes
Tags: tiny homes, housing

Marijuana News
Hickenlooper vetoes marijuana "tasting rooms" consumption bill
by Faith Miller
Tags: Marijuana News, Marijuana, Politics, House Bill 1258, marijuana, tasting rooms, John Hickenlooper, Jonathan Singer

Local News
Pikes Peak National Cemetery dedicated in Colorado Springs
by Pam Zubeck
Tags: Local News, Pikes Peak National Cemetery, military, Department of Veterans affairs

Local News
2C sales tax revenues climb
by Pam Zubeck
Tags: Local News, 2C, taxes, roads, transportation, politics, transit

Local News
Youth bike park announces fall opening with funding from area nonprofits
by Pam Zubeck
Tags: Local News, bikes, transit, transportation, El Pomar Foundation, Great Outdoors Colorado, nonprofit, outdoors

» Cover Story - Politics
Indy's 2018 primary election endorsements

Picks of the bunch
by J. Adrian Stanley
Tags: Politics, Cary Kennedy, Bill Rhea, Marc Snyder, Mike Angley, elections, politics, endorsements, primary elections, 2018 elections

» Cover Story - Politics
The down-low on the 2018 primary down-ballots
by Faith Miller
Tags: Politics, elections, politics, endorsements, 2018 elections

» Cover Story - Politics
How to vote in the 2018 primary election
by J. Adrian Stanley
Tags: Politics, elections, politics, endorsements, 2018 elections

Columns

Trump Tracker
Drug warriors and the return of Ollie North

Trump Tracker
by Brandon Soderberg
Tags: Trump Tracker, politics, law enforcement, media, National Rifle Association

Queer & There
NEA conference supports LGBTQ students left behind by political policy

Queer & There
by Heidi Beedle
Tags: Queer & There, education, LGBTQ, National Education Association, politics

Queer & There
Celebrate Pride Month with LGBTQ events throughout the Pikes Peak region
by Alissa Smith
Tags: Queer & There, LGBTQ

Queer & There
Supreme Court Masterpiece Cakeshop decision case disappoints LGBTQ advocates but does not undermine civil rights protections
by Alissa Smith
Tags: Queer & There, LGBTQ, Masterpiece Cakeshop, ACLU, politics, law, religion, Colorado Civil Rights Commission

Letters
Reader: This is the air we breathe

Letters
by Letters
Tags: Letters, environment, health, Martin Drake Power Plant, media, Colorado Springs Utilities, health

Letters
Reader: Whatever it is we're doing about panhandlers, it's not working

Letters
by Letters
Tags: Letters, homeless, homelessness, politics, law enforcement

Letters
Reader: A robotic workforce is in our immediate future

Letters
by Letters
Tags: Letters

Letters
Reader: Health care is not a market choice — it's absolutely essential

Letters
by Letters
Tags: Letters, health, health care, politics

DiverseCity
D-11’s Mary Thurman led by example

DiverseCity
by Patience Kabwasa
Tags: DiverseCity, education, politics, Colorado Springs School District 11, race

Hiking Bob
Hiking in Mesa Verde and Mancos Valley; Cottonwood Pass closures and National Trails Day
by Bob Falcone
Tags: Hiking Bob, Mesa Verde, hiking, Hiking Bob, outdoors, Cottonwood Pass, National Trails Day

A Photo Life
Creating a family legacy through pictures
by Sean Cayton
Tags: A Photo Life, photography, A Photo Life

IndyBlog
Pet of the Week: No Bones about it, this is one very good boi
by BarkaBull
Tags: dogs, BarkaBull, nonprofit, animals

Food & Drink

Dining Reviews
HavanaGrill delivers true taste of Miami Cuban culture
by Matthew Schniper
Tags: Dining Reviews, Havana Grill, food, drink, review

Dining Reviews
EIM Thai is everything a neighborhood Thai spot should be
by Griffin Swartzell
Tags: Dining Reviews, EIM Thai, food, drink, review

Dining Reviews
The Hungry Pirate slings American style tacos sans the high seas shenanigans
by Matthew Schniper
Tags: Dining Reviews, The Hungry Pirate, food, drink, food truck, review

Dining Reviews
B’s Tavern is a charming dive, just a little rough and salty
by Matthew Schniper
Tags: Dining Reviews, B's Tavern, food, drink, review

Food News
Smørbrød to offer Nordic cuisine in the Lincoln Center
by Griffin Swartzell
Tags: Food News, Smørbrød, food, drink

Side Dish
Marlee Rae's Killer Eats breaks down its slider-centric menu
by Griffin Swartzell
Tags: Food & Drink, food, drink, food truck, Marlee Rae's Killer Eats, Slideshow

Side Dish
Krabby's Seafood Joint opens off Star Ranch Road
by Matthew Schniper
Tags: Food & Drink, Krabby's Seafood Restaurant, food, drink

Music

Interviews
Nils Frykdahl of Free Salamander Exhibit talks consciousness, Leonard Peltier and bringing his kids on tour
by Griffin Swartzell
Tags: Interviews, arts, culture, music, Free Salamander Exhibit, Faun Fables, interview, Nils Frykdahl

Interviews
Doug Mansfield's sound advice
by Bill Forman
Tags: Interviews, Doug Mansfield, The Roxy Suicide, music, albums, interview

Album Reviews
The Young Mothers offer a glimpse of their musical scope and genius
by Bill Forman
Tags: Album Reviews, The Young Mothers, music, albums, reviews

Album Reviews
Lobby Boxer and Ladytron with the new and noteworthy
by Bill Forman
Tags: Album Reviews, Ladytron, Lobby boxer, media, music, film, review, albums, Video

Riffs
Roy Zimmerman brings honest laughter to this absurd world
by Alissa Smith
Tags: Roy Zimmerman, music, concerts, politics

Riffs
Independent Records downtown store closes, but all is not lost
by Bill Forman
Tags: Music, Independent Records & Video, music

Riffs
Underground Music Showcase announces 2018 lineup
by Bill Forman
Tags: Music, Underground Music Showcase, UMS, Alvvays, Deerhunter, Digable Planets, Frankie Cosmos, Classixx, music, concerts, venues

Riffs
Ministry, Pam Tillis and Carry Illinois top latest show announcements
by Bill Forman
Tags: Music, Ministry, Pam Tillis, Immersion, Carry Illinois, Orgy, Bruise, music, concerts, venues

Concerts
Reckless Kelly at Stargazers, and all of this week's local music listings
by Collin Estes
Tags: Concerts, music, concerts, venues

Concerts
Hawthorne Heights at The Black Sheep show preview
by Bill Forman
Tags: Concerts, Hawthorne Heights, music, concerts, venues

Concerts
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts at Fiddler's Green show preview
by Bill Forman
Tags: Concerts, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, music, concerts, venues

Reverb
Dave Arvizu reunites Colorado Springs’ Big Back Yard
by Collin Estes
Tags: Reverb, Big Back Yard, music, concerts, veues, Dave Arvizu

Culture

Visual Arts
GOCA brings two art collectives together for one Collectivity
by Griffin Swartzell
Tags: Visual Arts, Gallery of Contemporary Art, GOCA, arts, culture, visual arts

Abstractions
Fuse keeps proving graffiti art is on the same level as fine art
by Alissa Smith
Tags: Fuse, art, The Machine Shop, visual arts, culture

Abstractions
Sophia Hanna's first solo show illustrates freeing oneself
by Alissa Smith
Tags: Sophia Hanna, arts, culture, health, visual arts

Abstractions
Humming Line Gallery offers classroom space to east side art teachers
by Alissa Smith
Tags: Arts, Humming Line Gallery, Maxine Grossman, Tom Grossman, art, culture, education

Marijuana

Marijuana reviews
Strain review: Tangie Dream
by Baynard Woods
Tags: Marijuana reviews, marijuana, marijuana review

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