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Scoop: CSFD an early tester of new AR firefighter helmets

The helmets help firefighters see through smoke and darkness.

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The Colorado Springs Fire Department is among the first in the nation to test augmented reality helmets designed to help firefighters see and communicate in low-visibility conditions, Axios has learned.The big picture: Colorado Springs is just <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="one of 10" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/04/28/carmel-firefighters-test-augmented-reality-helmets" data-vars-content-id="5f5bcaa3-1a7a-4cbd-b0ae-8c76a517bfb8" data-vars-headline="Scoop: CSFD an early tester of new AR firefighter helmets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/04/28/carmel-firefighters-test-augmented-reality-helmets" target="_self">one of 10</a> cities testing the technology that could help inform a nationwide deployment as first responders increasingly turn to<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" AR and AI" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/07/24/ai-wildfires-early-detection" data-vars-content-id="5f5bcaa3-1a7a-4cbd-b0ae-8c76a517bfb8" data-vars-headline="Scoop: CSFD an early tester of new AR firefighter helmets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/07/24/ai-wildfires-early-detection" target="_self"> AR and AI</a> in life-or-death situations.

Springs run club rundown

From trails to pub runs, local groups make it easy to get moving.

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If you can work out and socialize at the same time, that&#x27;s a win for your schedule.State of play: Local run clubs welcome runners of nearly every pace and experience level, often for little or no cost.

How Colorado Springs' parks stack up

68% of residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park.

In a study of park quality across U.S. cities, Colorado Springs ranked 66th.Why it matters: Residents love their parks, and parks in turn help improve <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="resident health and area tourism" data-vars-click-url="https://coloradosprings.gov/parks/page/economic-benefits-parks" data-vars-content-id="fee6c40d-80f7-4b24-b995-93dbfe2aff13" data-vars-headline="How Colorado Springs&#x27; parks stack up" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://coloradosprings.gov/parks/page/economic-benefits-parks" target="_blank">resident health and area tourism</a>.

Colorado Springs marks Colorado 150, America 250

Special events spotlight local history and community across the region.

Colorado Springs is going big for the state&#x27;s 150th anniversary and America&#x27;s 250th, with festivals, rodeos, film screenings and other events throughout the summer.Why it matters: Springs organizers are using the anniversaries to reflect on local history while spotlighting the community&#x27;s identity.

Palmer street closure debate returns

City Council will again weigh the future of Boulder Street.

At a hearing Tuesday, the Colorado Springs City Council is set to once again weigh whether to permanently close part of East Boulder Street as Palmer High School pushes ahead with its massive campus overhaul.Why it matters: The debate has become a battle over neighborhood access and how far City Hall should go to help revitalize the city&#x27;s oldest high school.

Rally supports family of man convicted in Boulder firebombing

Supporters called for due process for the family facing deportation.

A group of Jewish residents in Colorado Springs rallied Tuesday in support of Hayman El Gamal and her five children, relatives of the man <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="convicted" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/05/07/boulder-attack-suspect-pleads-guilty-murder-charges" data-vars-content-id="e7f96406-8963-4c5d-b136-c593a744b21e" data-vars-headline="Rally supports family of man convicted in Boulder firebombing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/05/07/boulder-attack-suspect-pleads-guilty-murder-charges" target="_self">convicted</a> in last year&#x27;s Boulder firebombing attack.Why it matters: The rally highlights a tense question in the aftermath of the attack: whether relatives who deny involvement should face deportation before their asylum claims are heard.

Ford Amphitheater opens with local artwork

A local artist's mural will greet fans as Ford Amphitheater opens its 2026 season.

Culture

Colorado Springs artist <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tyler Haynie&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://bsky.app/profile/tynamedty.bsky.social" data-vars-content-id="82f5a815-8423-4c72-ac71-24b32d1bbcd3" data-vars-headline="Ford Amphitheater opens with local artwork" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://bsky.app/profile/tynamedty.bsky.social" target="_blank">Tyler Haynie&#x27;s</a> mural &quot;Front Row Colorado&quot; is one of two works debuting inside the Ford Amphitheater as the venue opens its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2026 season" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fordamphitheater.live/standard-shows/" data-vars-content-id="82f5a815-8423-4c72-ac71-24b32d1bbcd3" data-vars-headline="Ford Amphitheater opens with local artwork" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fordamphitheater.live/standard-shows/" target="_blank">2026 season</a>.Why it matters: The 8,000-seat amphitheater gives local artists like Haynie a built-in audience every show — a major boost for their creative work.

Pulpit Rock adds "Inspiration" to trail offerings

A new trail will improve access to Pulpit Rock but bring temporary closures.

Colorado Springs is building a 400-step trail up Pulpit Rock as part of a broader overhaul to Austin Bluffs Open Space.Why it matters: The new trail expands access to one of the city&#x27;s most visible landmarks and highlights the importance of outdoor recreation to the city&#x27;s identity and economy.

Colorado Springs wildfire risk grows after dry winter

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

Climate

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.

CityServe returns for spring volunteer weekend

Thousands will volunteer across the city, helping nonprofits, schools and neighbors in need.

Expect volunteers to fan out across Colorado Springs — along trails, in church parking lots and inside homes — for this weekend&#x27;s springtime CityServe event.Why it matters: The twice-yearly effort, now in its 10th year, is built on a simple idea: get residents out of their routines to show up for their neighbors in need.

Construction season returns to Colorado Springs roads

Roadwork ramps up this spring, bringing closures and delays across key routes.

Every spring, traffic cones seem to sprout in abundance.Why it matters: Roadwork disrupts our days — but driver awareness in cone zones keeps everyone safer.

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