Tag: cheyenne mountain
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Cheyenne Mountain defeats Rampart baseball after Kaiden Carlson’s big game
Any baseball athlete understands failure is a part of the game regarding batting. But Kaiden Carlson never received that message. In Cheyenne Mountain’s 8-3 win at Rampart Park Baseball Field on Friday, Carlson finished 4-of-4 with three runs and three RBI for the Red-Tailed Hawks against Rampart. “Going 4 for 4 is unbelievable,” Carlson said.…
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Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station to conduct fire training
Smoke may be visible from the Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station as firefighters conduct a training exercise. The base announced on Tuesday that the training will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. The Cheyenne Mountain Fire Department plans to use the training grounds at the CMSFS during that time for…
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New open space in Colorado Springs to be envisioned at upcoming meeting
A master plan for a new, highly anticipated open space in Colorado Springs is about to start taking shape. Any and all interested in the future development and management of Fishers Canyon Open Space are set to convene at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School. It will be the first such meeting…
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New book by Cheyenne Mountain champion explores the curious slopes
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Upon a visit to present-day Colorado Springs in 1863, the writer and explorer Fitz Hugh Ludlow remarked on a view that seemed underappreciated around town. “A mountain which I admire more than Pike’s Peak … is the grand Cheyenne,” he wrote. “There is a unity…
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New book by Cheyenne Mountain champion explores the curious slopes
Upon a visit to present-day Colorado Springs in 1863, the writer and explorer Fitz Hugh Ludlow remarked on a view that seemed underappreciated around town. “A mountain which I admire more than Pike’s Peak … is the grand Cheyenne,” he wrote. “There is a unity of conception in it unsurpassed in any mountain I have…
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Pikes Pick: Cheyenne Mountain State Park is great for a weekend hike
Cheyenne Mountain State Park is a great spot for a weekend hike, especially as the weather warms up! With great views and little foot traffic, its a relaxing time. Just be sure to leave Fido at home unless you know which trail you’re heading to, since most of the trails are restricted to people only.…
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Colorado Springs’ next great escape: A look at Fishers Canyon Open Space
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In the silent wilds of Colorado Springs’ southwest foothills, David Deitemeyer stopped at a house-sized boulder. He stopped to ponder its history over untold time — however it dislodged from the high, ancient flanks of Cheyenne Mountain and tumbled here. “Just to think about where…
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Colorado Springs’ next great escape: A look at Fishers Canyon Open Space
In the silent wilds of Colorado Springs’ southwest foothills, David Deitemeyer stopped at a house-sized boulder. He stopped to ponder its history over untold time — however it dislodged from the high, ancient flanks of Cheyenne Mountain and tumbled here. “Just to think about where it came from,” Deitemeyer remarked. “How it got here, and…
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The Broadmoor celebrates Colorado Appreciation with special rates
The Broadmoor is showing its appreciation for Coloradans through February with special rates on stays and dining. The five-star resort is offering special nightly rates for its Colorado neighbors, as well as three prix fixe menus at the resort’s Golden Bee, Ristorante del Lago and La Taverne restaurants. The rates will be offered through Feb.…
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Lamborn’s legacy: Retiring congressman’s contributions to local military investment amount to $3 billion
As U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn prepares to leave office after 17 years, his contributions to the five Pikes Peak-region military installations can be measured in the billions. The preservation of Space Command in Colorado Springs tops the list of his accomplishments, with its $1 billion in annual economic impact. But Lamborn fought for many other…