Author: The Gazette
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Colorado’s Hispanic towns
Real or ghosts? By Thomas J. NoelHistory Colorado On the upper Huerfano River amid the Greenhorn Mountains, this isolated unincorporated ranching town is the shrunken hub of a large mountainous chunk of northwestern Huerfano County. Gardner’s roots, however, lie in a predecessor Hispanic town, according to tales I heard in the Gardner Tavern. At the…
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Motorcycle crash leaves 1 dead: Colorado Springs police
A man driving a motorcycle died after police say he drove into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on into a vehicle south of downtown. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which occurred about 1:15 a.m. Saturday on West Las Vegas Street, according to an online blotter entry. Speed was a factor…
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Peterson SFB honored for installation excellence
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced last week that Peterson Space Force Base has received the Commander-in-Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence. Each year, an installation from each of the service branches and the Defense Logistics Agency is chosen for the award. Some of the other honorees included Fort Bliss in Texas, Marine Corps Air Station…
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Fire restrictions lifted in Colorado Springs and El Paso County
The Colorado Springs Fire Department and El Paso County Sheriff’s Office lifted fire restrictions Friday in the city and county, according to news releases from the agencies. “Recent moisture across the region has contributed to a substantial recovery of dry fuels and reduced the immediate risk of wildfire activity within city limits,” Ashley Franco, spokesperson…
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Fast facts: Air Force Academy’s 2026 graduating class
The Air Force Academy graduated its 68th class of cadets Thursday at Falcon Stadium, with Vice President JD Vance delivering the commencement address. Here are some key numbers about the class of 2026: 931 – total grads this year compared to 909 in 2025 1,071 – admitted students in 2022 for the class of 2026…
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2026 Air Force Academy graduation: Thunderbirds air show canceled after successful flyover
The Air Force Thunderbirds flyover of Falcon Stadium took place without incident on Thursday, but the team canceled the air show that was scheduled to follow the commencement. The aerial demonstration team performed a second flyover following the hat toss, but due to low clouds, the full show was canceled. Last year, overcast skies and…
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What to know ahead of Air Force Academy graduation
The Air Force Academy graduation ceremony on Thursday will feature Vice President JD Vance and an air show by the Thunderbirds. The graduation ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. at Falcon Stadium. The gates open at 6 a.m., and no one will be permitted to enter after the ceremony begins. All guests are subject to…
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Gazette, Centennial Institute cosponsoring Republican gubernatorial debate Tuesday
The Gazette and the Centennial Institute are cosponsoring a Republican gubernatorial debate Tuesday at Colorado Christian University, featuring candidates state Rep. Scott Bottoms, a Colorado Springs pastor, and longtime GOP insider state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer. Candidates will field questions on major issues facing Colorado, including the economy, crime/public safety, state budget/TABOR, energy, infrastructure and affordability.…
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Shooting near Old Colorado City leaves 1 dead
A large police presence at the 7-Eleven on 21st Street south of Old Colorado City Sunday evening was tied to a homicide investigation, according to Gazette news partner KOAA. Police confirmed with News5 one person has died. Officials told KOAA that they are conducting a homicide investigation after a reported shooting. Read the full story…
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Air Force Academy graduation will feature Vice President JD Vance
The Air Force Academy announced Tuesday that Vice President JD Vance will serve as the speaker for the academy’s commencement ceremony May 28 at Falcon Stadium. Vance was sworn into office on Jan. 20, 2025. He previously served as a U.S. senator from Ohio and is a Marine Corps veteran who served on active duty…