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• Community policing program grows Play Video

  March 11, 2013 6:51 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - In the mid-morning hours Monday, Vanessa Jones is driving her patrol car through the Garden of the Gods taking a careful look at all of the vehicles in the parking lot. "This in an area that we patrol quite frequently," Jones said. She is one... more »

• Injured climber wasn't wearing helmet

  November 23, 2012 9:12 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - A man who was rock climbing at the Garden of the Gods had to be taken to the hospital after falling about 8 feet and hitting his head. The accident happened shortly after 1:30 Friday afternoon. The man and a climbing partner were ascending the western... more »

• Park evacuated due to Pyramid Fire

  June 23, 2012 5:25 PM

  We've also learned Garden of the Gods is being evacuated. Please avoid this area. We will bring you more on this as soon as possible. more »

• "One Tank Getaways" for those with Spring Break cash crunch Play Video

  March 21, 2012 8:09 PM

  With vacation just around the corner for many; high gas prices continue to eat away at those spring break budgets. So, what do you do if you want to do something fun, but don't want to break the bank? News 5 has put together a list of options in... more »

• One year of Wellness Walks through the Garden; free to join in

  October 5, 2011 1:51 PM

  Wednesday provided another beautiful fall morning at Garden of the Gods. Hikers are reaching the one-year anniversary of doing Wellness Walks through the garden once a week. They meet at nine every Wednesday morning at the visitor's center. You can do a one, two or a three-mile hike. It's... more »

• Thousands turn out to Race for the Cure

  September 11, 2011 1:20 PM

  While many around the state and country paused today to remember the lives lost 10 years ago today in New York City, Shanksville Pennsylvania, and Washington DC, many other walked and ran to remember lives lost and lives saved in the Susan G. Komen, Race for the Cure today in... more »

• Mike & Mike's Neighborhood: Garden of the Gods

  June 28, 2011 7:01 PM

  In today's installment of Mike and Mike's Neighborhood Mike Daniels is visiting Garden of the Gods. The park is our hidden jewel. We take our out of town guests there of course, but for some new ways to explore we sent Mike to check out the Bat Walk. Visitors get... more »

• Fall victim in the Garden of the Gods Park being evacuated by rescuers

  June 18, 2011 5:59 PM

  High Angle Rescue Crews from the Colorado Springs Fire Department are conducting a rescue operation for a fall victim in the Garden of the Gods Park. The victim reportedly fell approximately 15 feet. The victim's current condition and extent of injuries is unknown at this time. Crews on the... more »

• Climbers brought down from Garden of the Gods

  June 8, 2011 5:23 PM

  Two climbers were brought down safely from the top of one of the formations at Garden of the Gods this afternoon. They were reported at about 300 feet up more than an hour ago. They had no climbing gear. Neither one was injured. Climbers without climbing gear can... more »

• Firefighters remind people to climb safely

  May 6, 2011 9:52 PM

  Friday evening's rescue of a hiker who fell at Garden of the Gods and got stuck is a reminder to anyone tempted to climb the steep red rocks. The 32-year-old man wasn't climbing high enough to require the technical gear and permit. In Colorado Springs, you can get a... more »

• Fire crews are bringing hiker down safely

  May 6, 2011 8:15 PM

  Colorado Springs firefighters are bringing down a hiker who fell after climbing on the rocks at Garden of the Gods. His condition is unknown, but he was able to talk. more »

• Sunrise service tradition for Colorado Springs hanging on

  April 24, 2011 5:10 PM

  After getting to Acacia Park early Easter morning, many were fueling up on coffee to fight the cold. "It's kind of a challenge to see what it's like in the morning," says Elly Singer. "Sometimes you think God is the only one awake early in the morning!" With... more »

• Thefts on the rise in certain parking lots

  April 21, 2011 11:24 PM

  The best practice in making sure that you do not fall victim of a car theft is to "not leave anything valuable in your car," says CSPD Sgt. Steve Noblitt. Noblitt does want to warn people about leaving garage door openers in their cars. Criminals who are very persistent may... more »

• CSPD warning hikers about "smash and grabs"

  April 21, 2011 1:17 PM

  Warmer weather is here and the CSPD is seeing an increase in "smash and grabs" into cars in many parking lots across our area. Targeted parking lots include those at Palmer Park, Garden of the Gods, Bear Creek Park, Cheyenne Canyon and Red Rock Canyon. We're talking with... more »

• Update: stuck climbers at Garden of the Gods

  April 2, 2011 9:31 PM

  Hikers stranded on a rock formation in Garden of the Gods are down. The 4 climbers got too high on Juniper Rock and couldn't get back down. They didn't have climbing equipment. Fire crews had them all down by 8 p.m. It's not clear if they'll be charged. more »

• Fire at Garden of the Gods blamed on cigarette

  April 1, 2011 2:36 PM

  A wind-driven wildfire at Garden of the Gods Road and 30th St. is out. Fire investigators believe it was started by a discarded cigarette. Fire danger is very high along the Front Range due to warm temperatures, wind and low humidity. more »

• DHS moving schedule

  March 18, 2011 2:23 PM

  The Department of Human Services is moving to 1675 Garden of the Gods Road. The following is the moving schedule: Friday March 18 - All DHS offices will close at 2 p.m. Monday March 21 - All DHS offices will open at 1 p.m. Monday, March... more »

• Sand Creek DHS office will close December 20

  November 29, 2010 10:10 PM

  Sam Choate drives an hour from Yoder to get help with food and health care at the Sand Creek office of El Paso County Department of Human Services (DHS), located on South Murray Boulevard. "Medicaid mostly and some food stamps, because right now I'm unemployed," explains Choate. Marrio Cardenes... more »

• Restaurant celebrates one year with skate event

  November 4, 2010 6:18 PM

  A local restaurant is celebrating one year with a free food offer--if you have the legs for it. Chick-fil-A on Garden of the Gods is offering a year's worth of free meals, if you can skate for eight hours. Skate City will provide skates and entertainment for participants. ... more »

• Rescues tie up fire resources

  October 13, 2010 11:21 PM

  Around 3:30 Wednesday afternoon, fire crews make a high angle rescue at Garden of the Gods. Four climbers with no gear got stuck 150 feet up on a ledge. After about an hour and a half all four were rescued with no injuries. But it had a big effect... more »

• Update: Climbers rescued at Garden of the Gods

  October 13, 2010 5:52 PM

  Members of the High Angle Rescue Team retrieved several climbers at Garden of the Gods Wednesday afternoon. The inital report said six people were stuck on Kissing Camels, one of the most famous of the rock formations at the city park, on the west side of Colorado Springs. ... more »

• Climber rescued at Garden of the Gods

  October 6, 2010 11:30 PM

  Fire crews just rescued a climber at Garden of the Gods park in Colorado Springs. The climber got stuck past the south gateway rock about 6:30 p.m. Fire Crews had to climb an hour and half just to get to him. We're told the climber is okay. We're also... more »

• Man encounters two mountain lions on trail

  September 27, 2010 7:15 PM

  Matt Chaparro was hiking a trail Monday afternoon, a hike he had made hundreds of times. This time was different, though, because this time he encountered two mountain lions. He says he was walking on a trail under 30th Street near Garden of the Gods Park when he met... more »

• Final preps for Sunday's Race for the Cure

  September 10, 2010 7:17 PM

  Final preparations are under way for Sunday's Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.  The annual fundraiser for breast cancer research begins at 8:00 a.m. Sunday at Garden of the Gods.  Race organizers say they expect attendance to break records due to Sunday's forecast for clear, mild weather. Registration... more »

• Get fit in the Garden

  September 7, 2010 3:07 PM

  Too many ice cream cones this summer? Grazed your way through funnel cakes, Indian Fry Bread and turkey legs at the Colorado State Fair? It's time to get back into shape! The Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center will celebrate the first Get Fit at the Garden... more »

• Rescue at Garden of the Gods

  August 17, 2010 8:58 PM

  Colorado Springs Fire Crews were able to get a man down from a high rock formation in the Garden of the Gods Tuesday evening. Crews say it was a suicide attempt. We at News First 5 don't normally report suicide attempts, but in this case we felt it was... more »

• Garden of the Gods Photography Walk

  July 13, 2010 1:05 PM

  Don't let summer slip away without taking pictures in the gorgeous Garden of the Gods. A Photography Walk on Palmer Trail will be led by Paul deBerjeois. The hike gets underway Wednesday at 9 am. For more information or reservations, phone 219-0108. more »

• Geology Walk at Garden of the Gods

  July 6, 2010 2:17 PM

  Find out more about the geology of Garden of the Gods on a guided tour of the park Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm. The tour will be led by Jay Perkins, through the Central Garden. For more information or to make a reservation, phone 219-0108. more »

• LSI employees volunteering in Colorado Springs

  June 16, 2010 1:17 PM

  Garden of the Gods, and Care and Share are getting a boost today from LSI employees, taking part in the company's annual Global Volunteer Day. "At LSI, we understand the importance of giving back and being active participants in our communities," said Abhi Talwalkar, president and CEO, LSI. "Each... more »

• Missing teen found dead

  June 13, 2010 6:39 PM

  El Paso County Search and Rescue crews have found the body of a missing 17-year-old girl Sunday afternoon. Authorities say the teen went on a hike by herself Thursday in Queen's Canyon, north of Garden of the Gods. She never came home that night, and was reported missing. Search and... more »

• Photography Walk at Garden of the Gods Wednesday

  June 8, 2010 4:20 PM

  If you enjoy photography, take a hike with like-minded locals in Garden of the Gods Wednesday. The hike will be on Palmer Trail, led by Paul deBerjeois. The hike gets underway at 9 am. For more information or reservations, phone 219-0108. more »

• Rock Ledge Ranch gets wild 'n' wooly

  June 5, 2010 4:13 PM

  The history of the Pikes Peak Region came to life for the 33rd season Saturday afternoon at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs' Rock Ledge Ranch provided sheep shearing, sheepdog herding demonstrations, and allowed crowds to experience traditional daily activities to celebrate the start of the summer season.... more »

• No extra security planned after armed robbery in park

  May 27, 2010 6:38 PM

  Pikes Peak area law enforcement once again step up to help Special Olympics. Thursday afternoon the Special Olympics torch run made it's way through El Paso and Teller counties. More than 100 law enforcement personnel took part in the run today. At a Flame of Hope ceremony in fron of... more »

• Armed robbery inside Garden of the Gods Park

  May 26, 2010 6:42 PM

  Colorado Springs Police are investigating a rare armed robbery inside Garden of the Gods Park. Police on motorcycles and with canine units scoured the park for several hours Wednesday afternoon looking for the 2 suspects. The victims are from San Luis Obispo, California visiting family and friends in the Denver... more »

• Free Garden of the Gods program Tuesday

  May 24, 2010 11:48 AM

  Do you ever wonder about the animals that you see while hiking through Garden of the Gods? If so, you can get your questions answered Tuesday by Bret Tennis, Program Coordinator for the Park. Tennis will discuss wildlife diversity during Lunch and a Look Tuesday at 11 am, Garden... more »

• Free wildlife discussion at Garden of the Gods

  April 26, 2010 12:24 PM

  If you've wondered aout the wildlife in Garden of the Gods, attend a free program Thursday at Garden of the Gods Visitor Center. The weekly Lunch and Look at the Garden will feature slides and a discussion of popular species which reside in the Park. Bret Tennis, park program... more »

• Tree hit by lightning

  April 20, 2010 8:12 PM

  Fire crews are taking down a tree that was hit by lightning on Old Dutch Mill Road. That's near Chestnut and Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. There are no reports of injuries, but neighbors are experiencing a power outage. We have a crew on the scene and... more »

• Remembering a friend

  April 12, 2010 6:35 PM

  Friends came together to say one last goodbye to a friend who was very valuable to the community in many ways, Peggy Parr. Parr, who was active in many local groups and on the El Paso County Search and Rescue team, passed away this month at the age of... more »

• Hummingbirds featured at GOG Tuesday

  April 6, 2010 10:40 AM

  Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center a Lunch & A Look at the Garden Tuesday, focusing on hummingbirds. Bette Lamore will present her popular nature conversation "Jewels in Flight," describing the habits and characteristics of the hummingbirds which are frequently sighted at Garden of the Gods. ... more »

• Old Springs tradition getting a fresh shake

  April 4, 2010 5:35 PM

  A Colorado Springs tradition is revived this Easter. "It's a good glorious morning!" the loudspeakers boomed in Acacia Park before the sun was up on Easter. It was a chilly one too, but plenty of folks toughed it out. They're trying to reclaim a local tradition lost, an Easter... more »

• How to grow your own veggies

  February 19, 2010 12:17 PM

  If you want to plant a vegetable garden but don't know where to begin--there's a free lecture this weekend to help you out. Pikes Peak Urban Gardens will present the lecture, "The Beginners Vegetable Guide for Success," this Sunday, February 21, 2 - 3:30 p.m. The lecture will be... more »

• Free fun: Bighorn Sheep Day at Garden of the Gods

  February 11, 2010 4:24 PM

  It's Thrifty Thursday on News First 5! Mike Daniels says it's going to be nice out Saturday---so if you feel like getting outside how about checking out Bighorn Sheep Day at Garden of the Gods? The free event is from 10am until 3pm at the Visitor's Center. Experts will be... more »

• Fundraising delays closure at Rock Ledge Ranch for now

  February 10, 2010 7:49 PM

  A living history farm that doesn't want to become history itself. Rock Ledge Ranch, near Garden of the Gods, faced closing after major cuts in the city's budget. So far, the ranch's manager says they've raised about $40,000. It's enough to keep the doors open beyond April 1 when... more »

• Bighorn Sheep Day coming to Garden of the Gods this weekend

  February 10, 2010 11:06 AM

  When you think of Colorado wildlife, you probably think of the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. But many people don't get to see the animals in the wild because the alpine terrain where sheep live limits opportunities for people to view and appreciate Colorado's state animal. One exception is the Garden... more »

• Garden of the Gods Visitor Center offers fun and learning

  January 28, 2010 1:29 PM

  The Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center in Colorado Springs offers a variety of exhibits, including a one-of-a-kind dinosaur. Theio, short for Theiophytalia kerri, was discovered in Garden of the Gods in 1878 by a Colorado College professor. It was misidentified for more than 100 years, but... more »

• Update: intoxicated teen involved in high speed chase and crash

  January 24, 2010 11:50 AM

  On Saturday night, Colorado Springs Police Officers pursued a vehicle, that was involved in a hit and run, on northbound Academy Blvd. The driver, later found to be an unlicensed, intoxicated 15 year-old male, was driving southbound in the northbound lanes of Academy Blvd directly toward one of the Springs... more »