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Safeway Closes Two Stores, Creating Food Deserts in Colorado Springs

9/15/2025

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Story summary

Safeway will close two supermarkets in Colorado Springs by November 7, reducing local food access.
The closures create food deserts, leaving neighborhoods without grocery stores within a mile.
Residents face challenges reaching alternative stores, with only one nearby big box retailer.
Local leaders worry about economic impacts on businesses and rising food insecurity.
Safeway plans to transfer nearly 150 employees to other locations.

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Story summary

Safeway will close two supermarkets in Colorado Springs by November 7, reducing local food access.
The closures create food deserts, leaving neighborhoods without grocery stores within a mile.
Residents face challenges reaching alternative stores, with only one nearby big box retailer.
Local leaders worry about economic impacts on businesses and rising food insecurity.
Safeway plans to transfer nearly 150 employees to other locations.