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Inside Colorado Springs Airport's $63M makeover 

Colorado's second-largest airport opened a new travel lounge.

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Colorado Springs Airport is showing off its new digs after a major terminal makeover.Why it matters: Colorado&#x27;s second-largest airport wants to make flying easier and comfier for its nearly 2.5 million annual passengers as it seeks to avoid losing too <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="many passengers to Denver&#x27;s airport" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/05/26/denver-airport-dia-den-walkways-between-concourses" data-vars-content-id="c536ed7e-3a78-462c-a4b6-4d94f82a8ef1" data-vars-headline="Inside Colorado Springs Airport&#x27;s $63M makeover " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/05/26/denver-airport-dia-den-walkways-between-concourses" target="_self">many passengers to Denver&#x27;s airport</a>.

2027 ballot push tackles water, noise and surveillance

Miller said the ballot ideas grew from conversations with friends, family, neighbors and coworkers.

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While voters <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="focus on November" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/09/03/colorado-ballot-measures-2026-taxes-transgender-tabor" data-vars-content-id="aca5dc46-3efb-40a0-841b-ffc4447976c8" data-vars-headline="2027 ballot push tackles water, noise and surveillance" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/09/03/colorado-ballot-measures-2026-taxes-transgender-tabor" target="_self">focus on November</a>, petition organizer Anita Miller is already looking to next April — with four proposed measures for Colorado Springs&#x27; 2027 ballot.Why it matters: If approved, the measures would restrict large water users, tighten noise regulations and ban city use of automated license plate readers.

Springs' $789M parks plan outlines future through 2040

The future map for parks and open space in Colorado Springs is taking shape. But its funding map is largely blank.

The future map for parks and open space in Colorado Springs is taking shape. Yes, but: Its funding picture is largely blank.

Fall migration is underway

Birding comes with a slew of perks, from boosting mental health to aiding scientific discovery.

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One of Colorado&#x27;s top birding destinations is open for seasonal access.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Birding is a hot hobby" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/05/29/birding-for-the-soul" data-vars-content-id="e4beb5e0-197d-456c-8eb4-0509f23b03d9" data-vars-headline="Fall migration is underway" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/05/29/birding-for-the-soul" target="_self">Birding is a hot hobby</a> in the post-pandemic era, and it comes with a slew of perks, from boosting mental health to aiding scientific discovery.

Colorado Springs sees record hot and dry summer

It was also one of the driest Augusts on record.

Colorado Springs just sweated through its fourth-hottest August on record, with an average temperature of 73.8° — 3.7° above normal, the National Weather Service <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.weather.gov/pub/climate2026AugustReviewSeptemberPreview" data-vars-content-id="641d3b6f-4a83-4b55-bad1-7855bd179568" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs sees record hot and dry summer" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.weather.gov/pub/climate2026AugustReviewSeptemberPreview" target="_blank">reports</a>.<ul><li>It was also one of the driest Augusts on record, with just 1.09 inches of rain — 1.87 inches below normal.</li></ul>

Colorado ski giant shifts to premium experience

New bougie perks — from rentals to dining — aim to make ski trips smoother.

After a disappointing 2025-26 ski season <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="dented visits and sales" data-vars-click-url="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/15/vail-resorts-pass-sales-2/" data-vars-content-id="6d774b2e-f420-48b9-ab7a-3c122abf376c" data-vars-headline="Colorado ski giant shifts to premium experience" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/15/vail-resorts-pass-sales-2/" target="_blank">dented visits and sales</a>, Vail Resorts is betting better service will bring back visitors.Driving the news: The Broomfield-based company says its next chapter won&#x27;t come from buying more resorts or selling more season passes.

Colorado Springs avoids new drought restrictions for now

Utilities officials say the city has about three years of water in reserve.

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As Front Range communities tighten <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="drought restrictions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.9news.com/article/weather/weather-colorado/colorado-water-restrictions-2026/73-b842cb62-3b88-4653-ad45-abaf6eae26b1" data-vars-content-id="8e4862c2-7e94-4902-97aa-8876646f290f" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs avoids new drought restrictions for now" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.9news.com/article/weather/weather-colorado/colorado-water-restrictions-2026/73-b842cb62-3b88-4653-ad45-abaf6eae26b1" target="_blank">drought restrictions</a>, Colorado Springs utilities <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="officials say" data-vars-click-url="https://www.csu.org/water-service/water-supply-watch" data-vars-content-id="8e4862c2-7e94-4902-97aa-8876646f290f" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs avoids new drought restrictions for now" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.csu.org/water-service/water-supply-watch" target="_blank">officials say</a> the city has roughly three years of water supply in reserve.Between the lines: Springs residents already live under year-round &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Water Wise Rules" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpCH4jZB6J4" data-vars-content-id="8e4862c2-7e94-4902-97aa-8876646f290f" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs avoids new drought restrictions for now" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpCH4jZB6J4" target="_blank">Water Wise Rules</a>,&quot; which resemble many of the new drought restrictions rolling out in nearby cities.

Colorado Springs wildfire risk grows after dry winter

Officials warn dry conditions could fuel a dangerous wildfire season ahead.

Colorado Springs faces <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="severe wildfire risk" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/colorado-springs/2026/04/10/heat-wave-fuels-early-wildfire-fears-for-colorado-springs" data-vars-content-id="de3c69a3-0858-489d-b874-4fef889c7c82" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs wildfire risk grows after dry winter" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/colorado-springs/2026/04/10/heat-wave-fuels-early-wildfire-fears-for-colorado-springs" target="_self">severe wildfire risk</a> after a hot, dry winter, leading to a growing push for mitigation.Why it matters: Homes and humans are at risk, especially along the wooded western edges of the city.

Colorado Springs gardeners face a dry start

Dry, warm weather is forcing gardeners to rethink planting and watering this season.

Colorado Springs gardeners face a tricky start this season after an unusually <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hot and dry beginning" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/16/winter-temperature-records-western-us" data-vars-content-id="f1fd9d8a-2b01-4bac-b407-7a0e292484e2" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs gardeners face a dry start" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/16/winter-temperature-records-western-us" target="_self">hot and dry beginning</a> to the year.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Limited mountain runoff" data-vars-click-url="https://www.csu.org/water-wise-rules/" data-vars-content-id="f1fd9d8a-2b01-4bac-b407-7a0e292484e2" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs gardeners face a dry start" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.csu.org/water-wise-rules/" target="_blank">Limited mountain runoff</a> could strain the city&#x27;s water supply as residents head into peak planting season.

Officials: Vehicle malfunction likely sparked 24 Fire near Highway 115

Officials say a vehicle malfunction likely sparked the 24 Fire near Highway 115.

A vehicle malfunction on March 18 along Highway 115 likely sparked the 7,385-acre 24 Fire south of Colorado Springs, officials said Tuesday at a community town hall.Why it matters: Though crews are working toward reopening the highway, the fire has forced its closure between Colorado Springs and Cañon City for roughly a week, filling the air with smoke and threatening homes near Penrose.

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Colorado's sunshine myth gets a reality check

A choropleth map shows the age-adjusted rate of new melanoma cases in the U.S. for 2023, presented as cases per 100,000 people. The national rate is 24. Utah has the highest rate at 44, while D.C. has the lowest at 11.

Annual rate of new melanoma cases, 2019-2023

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Colorado Springs sees record hot and dry summer

Colorado ski giant shifts to premium experience

Double trouble: Colorado's summertime air threats

Colorado's sunshine myth gets a reality check

Sever weather continues into Thursday