Contributing Writers
Jessica Eaves
Jessica Eaves is an adventurer. Coffee lover. Listener. Principal’s secretary. Cook. Advocate for social justice. Writer. A wife, mom to four,...
Robin Intemann
Robin Intemann’s passions include food, books, friends and family (although not necessarily in that order). She teaches journalism, and has...
Melanie Hexter
Melanie Hexter writes from Colorado Springs where she lives with her husband of 30 years, Matthew, and their family. A homeschool mom of six...
R. Scott Rappold
Freelance journalist R. Scott Rappold has more than 20 years of experience writing about the great outdoors, including 10 years as the outdoor...
Ashley Hamershock
Ashley Hamershock considers herself fantastically fortunate to have called writing her career for more than a quarter century. Newspapers. Wire...
Kristian DePue
Born and raised in rural Indiana, Kristian DePue has worked as a contributing writer for various publications, including: Springs, Rocky...
Kelly Branyik
Growing up in the small town of Florence, Colorado, Kelly has always had a deep passion for writing. Her aspirations to be a romance novelist...
“Hiking Bob” Falcone
"Hiking Bob" Falcone is an avid hiker, outdoorsman, professional photographer, and retired firefighter. He is also chair for the El Paso County...
John Hazlehurst
Veteran Colorado Springs journalist John Hazlehurst has sailed around the world on a 40-year-old wooden sailboat, and also worked in investment...
Zach Reynolds
Zach Reynolds wrote and took photographs for the An Alpine Stroll Down Broadway article in the 2020 Annual Edition.
Amanda Miller Luciano
Amanda Miller Luciano grew up in Colorado Springs. But she had to leave to realize what an amazing place it is. After living in New York,...