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Monsoon rains could ease Colorado's wildfire danger

Colorado is entering a pivotal stretch of fire season as multiple major wildfires burn and drought grips the state.

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Colorado&#x27;s incoming <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="monsoon season" data-vars-click-url="https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/08/monsoon-rains-horizon-dampen-fire-risk/" data-vars-content-id="6c2cbcb1-7480-414e-8291-ad994b7458e0" data-vars-headline="Monsoon rains could ease Colorado&#x27;s wildfire danger" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/08/monsoon-rains-horizon-dampen-fire-risk/" target="_blank">monsoon season</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a super El Niño pattern" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/enso_advisory/ensodisc.shtml" data-vars-content-id="6c2cbcb1-7480-414e-8291-ad994b7458e0" data-vars-headline="Monsoon rains could ease Colorado&#x27;s wildfire danger" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/enso_advisory/ensodisc.shtml" target="_blank">a super El Niño pattern</a> could give the state — and the Aspen Acres fire — a much-needed soaking.Why it matters: Colorado is entering a pivotal stretch of fire season as multiple major wildfires burn and drought grips the state.

Colorado Gov. Polis bullish on data centers despite backlash

The governor defends data centers, saying frustration about what the rise of AI means is "what's giving people pause."

Only a small fraction of data center <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="opponents" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/17/ai-backlash-polling-sentiment" data-vars-content-id="39a8ae53-2a81-49d7-99d3-622fdbbf10af" data-vars-headline="Colorado Gov. Polis bullish on data centers despite backlash" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/17/ai-backlash-polling-sentiment" target="_self">opponents</a> actually live near one, a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new national survey finds" data-vars-click-url="https://www.milltownpartners.com/insights/behind-the-backlash" data-vars-content-id="39a8ae53-2a81-49d7-99d3-622fdbbf10af" data-vars-headline="Colorado Gov. Polis bullish on data centers despite backlash" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.milltownpartners.com/insights/behind-the-backlash" target="_blank">new national survey finds</a>, but that isn&#x27;t quieting the uproar in Colorado.Why it matters: Data centers have become a stand-in for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="broader anger" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/22/ai-data-center-backlash-poll" data-vars-content-id="39a8ae53-2a81-49d7-99d3-622fdbbf10af" data-vars-headline="Colorado Gov. Polis bullish on data centers despite backlash" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/22/ai-data-center-backlash-poll" target="_self">broader anger</a> and fear surrounding an AI-driven future, one of the few tangible manifestations.

E-bike and e-scooter injuries continue to rise in Colorado Springs

The result has been evident in emergency departments.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="e-bike boom" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/07/ebike-injuries-surge-among-teens-young-riders" data-vars-content-id="eebe6878-5d72-4420-9585-f399d4770578" data-vars-headline="E-bike and e-scooter injuries continue to rise in Colorado Springs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/07/ebike-injuries-surge-among-teens-young-riders" target="_self">e-bike boom</a> is fueling a spike in crashes and injuries in Colorado Springs, especially among young riders.Why it matters: The result has been evident in emergency departments. Experts say electric bikes and scooters aren&#x27;t inherently more dangerous than traditional versions, but their higher speeds can increase the severity of crashes.

What's happening this weekend in Colorado Springs

This weekend's calendar is a little bit vintage and a whole lot western.

Things to Do

This weekend&#x27;s calendar is a little bit vintage and a whole lot western.Here&#x27;s where you can find the fun:

Where to watch the 2026 World Cup in Colorado Springs

From pubs to breweries, here's where fans can catch every match.

For Colorado Springs soccer fans, the road to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2026 FIFA World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/10/2026-world-cup-casual-fan-guide" data-vars-content-id="02ebb3f0-ca2c-434c-b68c-aec525524ea9" data-vars-headline="Where to watch the 2026 World Cup in Colorado Springs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/10/2026-world-cup-casual-fan-guide" target="_self">2026 FIFA World Cup</a> won&#x27;t start at kickoff — first you&#x27;ve got to decide where to watch.State of play: Local bars, pubs and breweries are gearing up for packed watch parties, early-morning kickoffs and plenty of celebrations.

Homegrown eateries expand across Colorado Springs

Homegrown favorites are adding new neighborhood spots.

Business

Colorado Springs&#x27; Lebowski&#x27;s Taproom is about to debut its second location, part of a broader wave of locally owned eateries expanding across the city.Why it matters: The expansion of homegrown restaurants gives Springs diners more local flavor in a city long dominated by <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="chain restaurants" data-vars-click-url="https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/books/first/s/schlosser-fast.html?gclid=deleted/" data-vars-content-id="5985c7cd-1134-41d5-9922-9b50afc39f88" data-vars-headline="Homegrown eateries expand across Colorado Springs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/books/first/s/schlosser-fast.html?gclid=deleted/" target="_blank">chain restaurants</a>.

Colorado Springs to take a Swig

Swig's soda-and-cream drinks are headed to El Paso County.

Swig, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a drive-through &quot;dirty soda&quot; chain" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2023/08/11/swig-sodalicious-dirty-soda-phoenix-mesa-tiktok-popular" data-vars-content-id="22f63a48-48e7-4b88-a6af-6005e66e6cd1" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs to take a Swig" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2023/08/11/swig-sodalicious-dirty-soda-phoenix-mesa-tiktok-popular" target="_self">a drive-through &quot;dirty soda&quot; chain</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="plans to expand" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nrn.com/quick-service/swig-announces-10-unit-deal-in-colorado-springs" data-vars-content-id="22f63a48-48e7-4b88-a6af-6005e66e6cd1" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs to take a Swig" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nrn.com/quick-service/swig-announces-10-unit-deal-in-colorado-springs" target="_blank">plans to expand</a> to the Colorado Springs area, with the first location expected to open by year&#x27;s end, and a total of 10 planned for El Paso County.For the uninitiated: This is soda mixed with cream, syrups and other flavorings.

Scoop: Colorado craft beer defies national downturn

Production and economic impact from Colorado brewers rose last year as the national industry slumped.

Colorado&#x27;s craft brewers posted production and economic gains last year, outperforming a broader <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="industry slump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/14/craft-beer-production-breweries-2025" data-vars-content-id="43765d6f-28e3-4861-9e9a-eecd0c2ca0d7" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Colorado craft beer defies national downturn" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/14/craft-beer-production-breweries-2025" target="_self">industry slump</a>, as revealed by new data from the Brewers Association shared early with Axios.Why it matters: Colorado&#x27;s craft beer industry may be finding firmer footing after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="years of nationwide decline" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/04/15/craft-beer-breweries-decline-2024" data-vars-content-id="43765d6f-28e3-4861-9e9a-eecd0c2ca0d7" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Colorado craft beer defies national downturn" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/04/15/craft-beer-breweries-decline-2024" target="_self">years of nationwide decline</a>.

Air Force Academy's new visitor center soon to arrive

The academy's new visitor center marks the end of a major economic push.

The U.S. Air Force Academy&#x27;s new Hosmer Visitor Center off of North Gate Boulevard will open on May 16, marking the final piece of Colorado Springs&#x27; decade-long City for Champions push.Why it matters: The center is designed as a front door to the academy and the city, closing out a state-backed economic development bet meant to boost tourism and economic growth.

Global space leaders gather in Colorado Springs

Global space leaders gather as aerospace faces uncertainty and rapid change.

Aerospace

The 41st annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs is pulling in two dozen global space agencies, hundreds of aerospace companies and leaders from NASA, the U.S. Space Force and the Air Force.Why it matters: The future of U.S. aerospace is uncertain — as NASA celebrates <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Artemis II" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/06/artemis-ii-distance-record-apollo-13" data-vars-content-id="a20e71a9-4f41-4b1f-91ef-348fb5afc200" data-vars-headline="Global space leaders gather in Colorado Springs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/06/artemis-ii-distance-record-apollo-13" target="_self">Artemis II</a> amid <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cuts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/04/08/nasa-budget-cuts-congress-trump-huntsville" data-vars-content-id="a20e71a9-4f41-4b1f-91ef-348fb5afc200" data-vars-headline="Global space leaders gather in Colorado Springs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/04/08/nasa-budget-cuts-congress-trump-huntsville" target="_self">cuts</a>, private companies are pushing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ambitious" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2020/02/04/axiom-space-station-future" data-vars-content-id="a20e71a9-4f41-4b1f-91ef-348fb5afc200" data-vars-headline="Global space leaders gather in Colorado Springs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2020/02/04/axiom-space-station-future" target="_self">ambitious</a> plans, talk of weapons in space is growing, and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Space Command" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/03/27/spacecom-headquarters-huntsville-redstone-arsenal-construction" data-vars-content-id="a20e71a9-4f41-4b1f-91ef-348fb5afc200" data-vars-headline="Global space leaders gather in Colorado Springs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/03/27/spacecom-headquarters-huntsville-redstone-arsenal-construction" target="_self">Space Command</a> is exiting the Springs.

Revolt over data center points to rising resistance in Colorado Springs

Hundreds voice concerns over noise, water use and trust at a packed meeting.

Public opposition to a proposed data center along Garden of the Gods Road overflowed a community meeting Tuesday night, forcing plans for a larger follow-up.Why it matters: The backlash shows <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="anti-data center sentiment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/05/data-centers-midterms-state-bans-bills-ai" data-vars-content-id="0b8375da-fd93-47ab-afeb-71f8ea859778" data-vars-headline="Revolt over data center points to rising resistance in Colorado Springs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/05/data-centers-midterms-state-bans-bills-ai" target="_self">anti-data center sentiment</a> is spreading to Colorado Springs.

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