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Air Force Academy's new visitor center soon to arrive

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

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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.

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.

Pulpit Rock adds "Inspiration" to trail offerings

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

Culture

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.

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.

Colorado Springs Paralympian goes for gold

The snowboarder says he's driven to inspire the next generation.

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Colorado Springs&#x27; Noah Elliott made his hometown proud Sunday, capturing silver in the men&#x27;s snowboard cross SB-LL1 at the Milan Cortina Paralympics — and he&#x27;s not done yet.Why it matters: Competing in his third Paralympic Games, Elliott says he&#x27;s driven by more than medals. He tells Axios he wants to give back to the sport and to Team USA — the team that inspired him as a teenager battling the cancer that cost him his leg.

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Meet some of the Coloradan Paralympians in Milan Cortina

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