The US Forest Service approved adding the Monument Helitack team to its short-haul programs in Pike National Forest to improve fire response. The 10-person crew completed ground training at Monument Fire Center and flight training in early June in McCall, Idaho.
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The Gazette staff earned top honors at the Society for Features Journalism’s Excellence-in-Features Contest, with reporter Seth Boster winning first place for his story on Colorado Springs native Rich ‘Goose’ Gossage — marking the third first-place win in six years and eighth top-three finish in nine years.
On July 4, Switchbacks FC will face Phoenix Rising FC at Weidner Field starting at 7 p.m. + A fireworks extravaganza will follow to mark the city’s Independence Day celebration.
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