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Laying tracks of memories with Colorado’s model railroad clubs

Jan 06, 2026 02:44PM ● By Rhonda Wray

From Pueblo to Colorado Springs, senior hobbyists build detailed model railroads with modern tech, camaraderie and childhood joy—proving it’s never too late to play with trains.

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Ex–Wimbledon semifinalist Sally Moore Huss reinvents herself as an artist

Jan 06, 2026 01:43PM ● By Pamela S. Thompson

Former Wimbledon semifinalist Sally Moore Huss reflects on tennis, art, love and reinvention—proving passion, creativity and purpose can thrive well into your 80s.

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Tamales and tradition: How El Nopal unites Pueblo families each holiday

Nov 24, 2025 11:26AM ● By Pamela S. Thompson

El Nopal’s famous tamales and green chile have been the centerpiece of Pueblo holidays for decades. Here’s the story behind the beloved tradition.

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Remembering Christmas toys past

Nov 19, 2025 02:04PM ● By Nick Thomas

Take a journey down memory lane with this nostalgic list of popular Christmas toys.

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Finding “Big Magic” in my father’s perseverance

Nov 05, 2025 10:01AM ● By Paula Anderson

A daughter recalls her father’s resilience and creative drive after World War II, proving that perseverance is its own kind of big magic.

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The lost joy of cooking from real cookbooks

Oct 27, 2025 12:17PM ● By Patricia Finn

Remember when baking started with a cookbook, not a search bar? A nostalgic look at the lost art of cooking from real pages.

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The historic Butte Theater keeps Cripple Creek’s past alive

Oct 27, 2025 12:08PM ● By Pamela S. Thompson

Cripple Creek’s Butte Theater brings classic charm and festive cheer to the holidays.

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Was Hogan’s Heroes based on a true story? Meet the real Colonel Hogan

Oct 27, 2025 10:02AM ● By Steven H. Williams

Discover the real Colonel Hogan—a WWII bomber pilot and POW at Stalag 13 whose life inspired the hit TV show Hogan’s Heroes.

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Spooky Colorado destinations with haunted history

Sep 22, 2025 12:23PM ● By Carly Holbrook, Colorado Tourism Office

Discover Colorado’s haunted history with ghost towns, eerie hotels, haunted cemeteries and spooky tours.

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Reclaiming the rink

Sep 22, 2025 10:44AM ● By Rhonda Wray

Seniors in Colorado Springs roll into fun and fitness at Skating to the Oldies, held monthly at Skate City.

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Grandparent guide: fall fun in Colorado

Aug 25, 2025 11:21AM ● By Kimberly Blaker

Looking for fall fun with grandkids? Enjoy hikes, birdwatching, scarecrow building and more.

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Silver Queen Pageant spotlights Pueblo seniors

Aug 25, 2025 11:16AM ● By Colleen M. Story

Pueblo’s Silver Queen Pageant crowns women 65+ for their wisdom, resilience and community impact, not just beauty.

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