Author: Tony peck Special to The Gazette
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Fire danger grounds fireworks celebrations in Colorado; Memorial Park, Fort Carson displays still on
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The list of communities canceling or postponing Fourth of July fireworks shows because of the extreme heat and fire danger in the state has grown in recent days. Cañon City, Steamboat Springs, Telluride, Buena Vista, Durango and Silverton all are playing it safe, as is…
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Fire danger grounds fireworks celebrations in Colorado; Memorial Park, Fort Carson displays still on
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The list of communities canceling or postponing Fourth of July fireworks shows because of the extreme heat and fire danger in the state has grown in recent days. Cañon City, Steamboat Springs, Telluride, Buena Vista,…
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Military charity gets new home as it aims to tailor services
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save With the cut of a ribbon, The Home Front Cares celebrated new office space and fresh leadership that is exploring ways to tackle the growing demand of struggling veterans in Colorado Springs. The nonprofit’s new home is not far from the old, one floor up…
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New study addresses concerns of communities around Pikes Peak area military bases
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A three-year study on land use compatibility between the region’s military bases and their surrounding communities is nearing completion by the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments. The study examines military operations, transportation, wildfires and…
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Tom Watt awarded the Pikes Peak Range Riders’ 2018 Silver Spur Award
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Pikes Peak Range Riders announced the 2018 Silver Spur Award winner Sunday night, wrapping up the annual ride that started Wednesday with the Western Street Breakfast in downtown Colorado Springs. The Range Riders have…
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Man chasing burglars in northern Colorado Springs backs down when crooks open fire
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A do-gooder backed away in the face of gunshots early Monday after chasing burglars through a subdivision near Pine Creek High School in northern Colorado Springs.Police gave this account:A resident of Forest Creek Drive awoke…
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A focus on families: Athletes’ support networks get attention during Warrior Games held in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save An athletic spectacle for wounded troops in Colorado Springs brought a bonus this year as the Warrior Games renewed its emphasis on the importance of family. The annual games, held last week at the Air…
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Vail Resorts buying Crested Butte, three other ski areas
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Vail Resorts will acquire Crested Butte Mountain Resort and three other ski areas, the company announced Monday. In the biggest deal, set to close this summer, the company will buy Triple Peaks from the Mueller family for $82 million. Triple Peaks operates Crested Butte Mountain…
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Colorado Springs puts on the green for St. Patrick’s Day celebration
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Downtown Colorado Springs was as green as it gets Saturday as “record” crowds lined streets for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and celebrated their – or someone else’s – Irish heritage. The festivities kicked…
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AFA teacher’s battle with terminal cancer an inspiration to cadets
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As an officer and a teacher, Lt. Col. Camilo Guerrero was a role model for cadets at the Air Force Academy. Cancer made him an inspiration, as well. Guerrero – a 1996 Air Force Academy…