Tag: fireworks
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LETTERS: A commitment to democracy; getting out the vote
A commitment to democracy The success of an election is often measured by turnout and participation, but its true success is measured by the people who make it possible. During the June 30, 2026, Primary Election, El Paso County recorded a 32.61% voter turnout, with 163,611 ballots cast from more than 501,000 active registered voters,…
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LETTERS: Something has to be done; Colorado is living inside a warning
Something has to be done What a shame that the selfish people think it’s OK to set off fireworks. No care for the law or compassion for the many who have lost their homes. The people in my neighborhood have set off fireworks that are large displays. it has been dry and hot. many people…
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America turns 250: Here’s where Colorado is throwing the party
Forget blowing out candles. America prefers a blowout celebration. Trading goodie bags for the gift of independence and the birthday song for the national anthem, the United States is celebrating its 250th birthday this Fourth of July. Since it’s not every day a country celebrates its semiquincentennial, when it does, apparently the proper gift is…
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Fourth of July fireworks displays canceled due to high fire danger, Colorado Springs officials say
The Independence Day fireworks displays scheduled for July 4 have been canceled, according to a news release from the Colorado Springs Fire Department. The announcement follows similar cancellations in Woodland Park and Cripple Creek. City officials, including Mayor Yemi Mobolade and leadership from the city’s fire and police departments, made the call Wednesday after considering…
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Burn ban put in place for Colorado Springs, El Paso County
Both Colorado Springs and El Paso County enacted fire restrictions Monday due to the high risk of fires across the state. Colorado Springs Fire Marshal Kris Cooper instituted a burn ban for the city at noon, while El Paso County Sheriff Joe Roybal announced that Stage 2 fire restrictions would take effect at 1 p.m.…
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From symphonies to sports: Where to watch fireworks fly this Fourth of July
Across Colorado, stadiums, parks and amphitheaters are trading ordinary plans for firework finales, patriotic music and enough family fun to keep Uncle Sam busy all weekend. By the time the first firework explodes over Colorado this Fourth of July, you could be cheering from the stands at a Colorado Springs Switchbacks match, singing along with…
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Burn restrictions enacted in Colorado Springs, El Paso County due to warm, dry conditions
Citing warm, breezy weather conditions and an ongoing lack of moisture in the Pikes Peak region, the Colorado Springs Fire Department and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office have implemented mandatory restrictions on outdoor activities that might start a fire. Stage 2 fire restrictions, implemented by the Sheriff’s Office and including all unincorporated areas of…
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LETTERS: Illegal behavior; a new year
Fun illegal behavior I’m writing this on Jan. 1, 2026. I want to congratulate the people who did fireworks last night. You accomplished your goal: 1. scare pets 2. disrespected military who have PTSD 3. disrupted regular people trying to sleep 4. totally ignored city laws. The area of town I’m writing about is between…
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Will you be able to see the Pikes Peak fireworks this New Year’s?
As clouds from a Pacific storm move toward Colorado, the ability to see the Pikes Peak fireworks for New Year’s is coming into question. At the end of every year, the AdAmAn Club hosts a viewing party in celebration of the new year at the Crystal Reservoir Visitor Center in Cascade. The event started in…
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One arrested, one at large after allegedly igniting Colorado Springs residence with fireworks
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save One person was arrested and another is at large after police say the suspects set a Colorado Springs residence on fire with fireworks in July. Officers responded around midnight July 5 to a structure fire…