Ajia Cuevas

Colorado Springs

Digital Producer at The Gazette (Colorado Springs)

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Where to score freebies, deals on National Donut Day around Colorado Springs

3 weeks ago | gazette.com | Ajia Cuevas

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Shelter-in-place order lifted after gas leak off Fontaine Boulevard

1 month ago | gazette.com | Ajia Cuevas

A gas leak southeast of Security-Widefield prompted a shelter-in-place order Tuesday for an area off Fontaine Boulevard, according to Peak Alerts. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office issued the order for a gas leak near 11000 Pikeminnow Place just before 3:30 p.m. The area affected was north of Lorson Boulevard, south of Fontaine Boulevard, east of Lamprey Drive and west of Walleye Drive. The order was lifted for residents in the affected area at 4:28 p.m., according to the sheriff's office.
Territory Days 2025 guide: Where to park, foods to try, performances and more | OutThere Colorado

1 month ago | denvergazette.com | Ajia Cuevas

A beloved annual event returns for its 50th year this weekend, bringing a variety of tasty street fare, live music and unique vendors to Old Colorado City. Territory Days will run this Saturday through Monday for Memorial Day weekend, taking over a portion of Colorado Avenue. Here's what to know before heading out to OCC for the free event.
Territory Days 2025 guide: Where to park, foods to try, performances and more

1 month ago | gazette.com | Ajia Cuevas

A beloved annual event returns for its 50th year this weekend, bringing a variety of tasty street fare, live music and unique vendors to Old Colorado City. Territory Days will run this Saturday through Monday for Memorial Day weekend, taking over a portion of Colorado Avenue. Here's what to know before heading out to OCC for the free event.
WATCH: Durango police wrangle 'viral' kangaroo after second escape

1 month ago | gazette.com | Ajia Cuevas

A furry "escape artist" made a return appearance in Durango this week, hopping around town before being captured by police. The Durango Police Department announced on Facebook that officers wrangled a kangaroo after he was seen "bouncing his way through town." The marsupial made headlines last year after he previously escaped his owners and was on the move again.
1 dies in storage unit fire in Colorado Springs

1 month ago | gazette.com | Ajia Cuevas

One person died in a fire Sunday at a storage unit facility, according to the Colorado Springs Fire Department. In a post on X, the department said crews were working a fire around 8:45 p.m. at 3845 Van Teylingen Drive, just northeast of Palmer Park. Officials reported that multiple storage units were on fire and a second alarm was ordered. #ColoradoSpringsFire is on scene of a #workingstructurefire at 3845 Van Teylingen Dr.Crews on scene are working multiple storage units in fire.
Structure fire reported northeast of Palmer Park in Colorado Springs

1 month ago | gazette.com | Ajia Cuevas

The Colorado Springs Fire Department reported a structure fire at a storage unit facility on the city's north side Sunday night. In a post on X, the department said crews were working a fire located at 3845 Van Teylingen Dr., just northeast of Palmer Park. Officials reported that multiple storage units were on fire and a second alarm was ordered. #ColoradoSpringsFire is on scene of a #workingstructurefire at 3845 Van Teylingen Dr.Crews on scene are working multiple storage units in fire.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo announces gorilla pregnancy on Mother's Day

1 month ago | gazette.com | Ajia Cuevas

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo made an “extra special” Mother’s Day announcement this year. Asha, the zoo’s 32-year-old critically endangered Western lowland gorilla, is pregnant, the zoo said in a news release. This will be Asha’s third baby, but will it be the first for dad, Goma, according to the zoo. Asha’s two other children live in zoos outside of Colorado. She is due sometime between mid-May and the end of July.
Snow totals for Colorado Springs, surrounding areas following Tuesday storm

1 month ago | gazette.com | Ajia Cuevas

A storm system brought rain and snow to Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas Tuesday. According to snowfall reports from the National Weather Service in Pueblo, parts of Colorado Springs saw less than 2 inches of snow, whereas cities to the north and west reported double that amount.
Motorcyclist dies after crash near downtown Colorado Springs

1 month ago | gazette.com | Ajia Cuevas

A motorcyclist has died following a crash at the intersection of Interstate 25 and Bijou Street Thursday evening, according to a blotter item from the Colorado Springs Police Department. At 4:35 p.m., police were called the intersection of I-25 and West Bijou Street for a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle.