Beside Colorado’s oldest church, Alphonso Abeyta created a sanctuary using more than 50,000 adobe bricks and traditional knowledge passed down in the San Luis Valley.
The groups said Colorado Springs disenfranchises minority voters by having elections in the spring. The city said the timing actually leads to better civic engagement.
The Koncilja family believes restoring historic buildings is a good way to “do something tangible with your time and leave an impact in your community.”
Many of the exhibits are hands-on and there’s a STEAM – science, technology, engineering, art and math – learning and maker space complete with laser printers.