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Scoop: CSFD an early tester of new AR firefighter helmets

The helmets help firefighters see through smoke and darkness.

Public Safety

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.

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.

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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