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USA Pro Cycling Challenge Prologue

August 22nd, 2011, 5:23 pm by

Colorado Springs sure looked great on TV, as coverage of the Prologue of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge began today. Check out the coverage in our gallery.

Tour de France winner Cadel Evans turns on Ridge Road in the Garden of the Gods during the USA Pro Cycling Challenge Prologue Monday, August 22, 2011. Mark Reis, The Gazette

Kenneth Hanson flies past a photographer in the Garden of the Gods during the USA Pro Cycling Challenge Prologue Monday, August 22, 2011. Mark Reis, The Gazette

Dmitriy Muravyev had the 51st fastest time in the USA Pro Cycling Challenge Prologue Monday, August 22, 2011. Mark Reis, The Gazette

Shane Stutzman of Colorado Springs chalks a message to rider Tom Danielson before the start of the Prologue of the inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge Monday, August 22, 2011. Mark Reis, The Gazette

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A Great Day on the Water

July 27th, 2011, 2:03 pm by

Volunteer Dan Ridderhoff gives Peter Kraska, 24, a ride on a watercraft after Kraska as part of the Adapted Water Skiing program Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at Prospect Lake in Memorial Park. The six-week program is part of the city's Therapeutic Recreation Program. The city's park and recreation department funds about two-thirds of the cost of the program with donations paying for the rest. Any one interested in the program or donating may visit the website at www. trcp.net.

Jodi Labosky, 32, pulls herself up on her waterskis Wednesday, July 27, 2011, as part of the Adapted Water Skiing program at Prospect Lake in Memorial Park. The six-week program is part of the city's Therapeutic Recreation Program and runs for six weeks during the summer.

A great day to spend on the water. Christian went to go see what the folks at the Adapted Water Skiing Program were up to today. Check out his gallery .

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Vietnam pilot laid to rest

July 15th, 2011, 4:25 pm by

Edythe Boston receives a flag honoring her son, Col. Leo Boston, while her granddaughter, Stephanie Boston-Danielson, left, and her great graddaughter, Sydney Danielson comfort her Friday, July 15, 2011, during a burial for him at the Air Force Academy Cemetery. Boston disappeared 45 years ago while flying an A-1E Skyraider aircraft during the Vietnam War. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

John Boston, left, Bethany Boston-Johnson and Stephanie Boston-Danielson watch as the remains of their father, Col. Leo Boston, are placed at his burial site as his grave site service begins Friday, July 15, 2011, at the Air Force Academy Cemetery. Boston disappeared 45 years ago while flying an A-1E Skyraider aircraft during the Vietnam War. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Sisters Bethany Boston-Johnson, left, and Stephanie Boston-Danielson comfort each other Friday, July 15, 2011, during a burial for their father, Col. Leo Boston, at the Air Force Academy Cemetery. Boston disappeared 45 years ago while flying an A-1E Skyraider aircraft during the Vietnam War. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Family and friends watch the fly over Friday, July 15, 2011, during a burial for Col. Leo Boston at the Air Force Academy Cemetery. Boston disappeared 45 years ago while flying an A-1E Skyraider aircraft during the Vietnam War. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Today Col. Leo Boston was laid to rest by his family after being missing 45 years in North Vietnam. Tom Roeder and Christian observed the ceremony today at the Air Force Academy .  Story and Photos.

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YEE HAW! Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo

July 14th, 2011, 1:56 pm by

Always great photos, Christian headed down to the rodeo on the first night.

Justin Miller of Billings, Mont., is thrown from Dust Devil during the Bareback competition Wednesday, July 13, 2011, during the first night of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

2011 Girl of the West Dayna Jenkins rides into the arena during the opening ceremonies Wednesday, July 13, 2011, before the first night of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Caleb Bennett of Morgan, Utah, rides JItter Bug as it falls to the ground during the bareback competition Wednesday, July 13, 2011, during the first night of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Bennett received a reride. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Matthew Benedict, 4, of Colorado Springs holds on tight as he comes out of the chutes while competing in the Mutton Bustin try outs in the Kiddie Korral Wednesday, July 13, 2011, before the first night of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. The top seven advanced to the finals in the arena during the rodeo. The try outs are every night from 4 to 6 p.m. and cost $10 per ride. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Kyle Broce of La Junta brings down a steer during the steer wrestling competition Wednesday, July 13, 2011, during the first night of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

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Weather delays play at the US Women’s Open

July 9th, 2011, 5:07 pm by

Weather again strikes; or to be more exact, lightning delays play at the US Women’s Open at The Broadmoor. Instead of going into the fourth round Sunday morning players will still be in the third round of play.

Christian got this nice photo from Saturday’s delay and check out his gallery before the weather.

Jim and Tiffany Asbury of Thornton, Colo., watch the thunder and lightning during a weather delay that stopped the third round of the U.S. Women's Open at the Broadmoor Saturday, July 9, 2011. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

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Rock2Rock Adventure Race

April 25th, 2011, 9:37 am by

Christian checked out the course of the Rock2Rock Adventure Race this weekend. Wow..now that is some excitment.

Tony Stafford of Lafayette, Colo., crashes while rappeling in Pulpit Rock Saturday, April 23, 2011, during the Rock2Rock adventure race. Stafford said he hurt his tail bone but he and his partner Katie Ferrington continued racing. ( The Gazette, Christian Murdock).

Laurien Moes of Colorado Springs rides the zipline in Pulpit Rock Saturday, April 23, 2011, during the Rock2Rock adventure race. The race started in Monument and finished at CityRock in Colorado Springs. ( The Gazette, Christian Murdock).

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Early fire season

April 1st, 2011, 3:56 pm by

We are experiencing a number of wildfires lately close into town. A very scary reminder of how dry our winter has been and how bad things could be later this spring and through the summer.

Firefighters battle a wildfire in Bear Creek Regional Park Thursday, March 31, 2011. ( Christian Murdock, The Gazette )

Firefighters battle a fire in Bear Creek Park on Thursday, March 31, 2011. The fire shut down part of 21st St. for over an hour.( Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette )

A horse staqnds in his pasture as smoke and flames from a wildland fire approach Wednesday February 16, 2011 near Curtis Road and Hwy 94. ( Mark Reis, The Gazette )

A mule deer runs from a fire burning near Fort Carson's Gate 19 on the east edge of the post near Fountain. ( Mark Reis, The Gazette )

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How was your weekend?

January 31st, 2011, 10:46 am by

A busy weekend for Mark and Christian. Here is a little bit from what they covered.

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WINTER X

January 27th, 2011, 5:30 pm by

It’s time for the Winter X Games. Shaun White promise a new 1080, who know what else will happen this weekend. Christian and reporters Brian Gomez and Dena Rosenberry are up in Aspen catch what’s what. Check out the gallery of Christian’s snaps and check Gazette.com for latest stories.

Madison Bailey, 16, of Basalt, Colo., competes during the United States of America Snowboarding Association Rail Jam qualifier in the X Fest Snow Park in the shadows of the ESPN Winter X Games 15 at Aspen's Buttermilk Mountain Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

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A day out of the office

January 7th, 2011, 3:39 pm by

Christian spending the day at Crested Butte. What an awesome looking day to out.

Local extreme skier Caleb Mullen flies over a jump whiles skiing the North Face area at Crested Butte Mountain Resort under sunny skies Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. Snow is prodicted to hit Crested Butte and the central mountain Saturday. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

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