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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.

Bella's Bagels brings "Schmear of the year" nod back to the Springs

Bella's "Mom-Made" New Jersey-style bagels are no stranger to the awards game.

Food and Drink

Colorado Springs&#x27; own Bella&#x27;s Bagels took home &quot;Schmear of the year&quot; at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2026 BagelFest West" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bagelfest.com/" data-vars-content-id="c8535c14-0d07-4272-9ca8-f1a8e82a2a53" data-vars-headline="Bella&#x27;s Bagels brings &quot;Schmear of the year&quot; nod back to the Springs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bagelfest.com/" target="_blank">2026 BagelFest West</a> in Los Angeles this week for its Pueblo green chile cream cheese.Why it matters: The win puts a local favorite on a national stage — and highlights Colorado&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="growing food cred beyond Denver" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/colorado-springs/2026/03/18/restaurant-michelin-colorado-springs-restaurants-recognition" data-vars-content-id="c8535c14-0d07-4272-9ca8-f1a8e82a2a53" data-vars-headline="Bella&#x27;s Bagels brings &quot;Schmear of the year&quot; nod back to the Springs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/colorado-springs/2026/03/18/restaurant-michelin-colorado-springs-restaurants-recognition" target="_self">growing food cred beyond Denver</a>.

Colorado Springs struggles to fill civic boards

Seats remain open on key boards even as protests and petitions draw large crowds.

Politics

Colorado Springs has at least 12 vacancies across city boards and commissions, even as civic engagement has surged elsewhere.Why it matters: While <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="thousands" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fox21news.com/news/thousands-attend-third-no-kings-rally-in-colorado-springs/" data-vars-content-id="1c021a18-5b0a-446c-984f-ae889e0297ef" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs struggles to fill civic boards" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fox21news.com/news/thousands-attend-third-no-kings-rally-in-colorado-springs/" target="_blank">thousands</a> of protesters lined Nevada Avenue on March 28 for a No Kings demonstration, and more than 1,700 people recently signed the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="recall petition" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/colorado-springs/2026/03/12/tom-bailey-resignation-city-council-development" data-vars-content-id="1c021a18-5b0a-446c-984f-ae889e0297ef" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs struggles to fill civic boards" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/colorado-springs/2026/03/12/tom-bailey-resignation-city-council-development" target="_self">recall petition</a> for District 2 Councilmember Tom Bailey, that energy isn&#x27;t translating to the places where residents can directly shape city decisions.

The essential guide to Colorado Springs events in 2026

From wine and rodeo to Pride and fireworks, here's what to mark on your 2026 calendar.

Things to Do

There is a lot of fun to be had in and around Colorado Springs in 2026.State of play: Whether you&#x27;re new to town or remember when nothing stood north of Briargate, here&#x27;s a guide to the local events worth circling this year.

Swag auction marks the end of Rocky Mountain Vibes

All that remained of the minor league baseball franchise was auctioned off at the Vibes' old stadium on Feb. 15.

Sports

The end of professional baseball in Colorado Springs became all the more final in mid-February as the remnants of the Rocky Mountain Vibes were sold at auction.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Vibes&#x27; departure" data-vars-click-url="https://gazette.com/2025/10/29/report-rocky-mountain-vibes-closing-operations-leaving-city-without-professional-baseball/" data-vars-content-id="1b8330fa-e2d6-4116-b751-21f5eefd8bea" data-vars-headline="Swag auction marks the end of Rocky Mountain Vibes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://gazette.com/2025/10/29/report-rocky-mountain-vibes-closing-operations-leaving-city-without-professional-baseball/" target="_blank">Vibes&#x27; departure</a> leaves the city without a pro baseball team and closes a 37-year chapter of minor league baseball in the community.

Try Old Colorado City art walk for date night

Stroll galleries, grab bites and meet artists during the monthly First Friday ArtWalk.

A date night in Old Colorado City is hard to beat — especially during a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="First Friday ArtWalk" data-vars-click-url="https://www.visitcos.com/events/annual/artwalks-in-old-colorado-city/" data-vars-content-id="9a0d188a-9096-4915-a64d-d1621f5612f6" data-vars-headline="Try Old Colorado City art walk for date night" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.visitcos.com/events/annual/artwalks-in-old-colorado-city/" target="_blank">First Friday ArtWalk</a>.Zoom in: The monthly event pairs one of Colorado Springs&#x27; most eclectic restaurant corridors with its densest stretch of galleries — giving couples (and others, of course) plenty of strollable options.

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Lantern parade, rugby and more this weekend in the Springs

Catch Pikes Peak doubleheader in Colorado Springs

The essential guide to Colorado Springs events in 2026

Swag auction marks the end of Rocky Mountain Vibes

Try Old Colorado City art walk for date night