🌱 Air Force Academy's New Visitor Center Hotel + Food Truck Tuesday

Good morning, Colorado Springs! Let's get this Tuesday started off right. Here's everything worth knowing around Colorado Springs today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and very warm. High: 83 Low: 53.

Here are the top three stories today in Colorado Springs:

1. The Air Force Academy is seeking public input on a construction plan for a new visitor center hotel. The academy has developed a plan meant to address height, lighting, and building material concerns. The project is currently in its draft stage where public comments and questions are welcomed. (csmng)
2. The Military and Veterans Employment Expo will be at the Pikes Peak Workforce Center until Wednesday. The event will be hosting over 100 different employers. The employers will be broken into different sessions based on the specific skills required for their open positions. Click the link for more information on the employers and the schedule. (KOAA News 5)
3. Today marks the return of Food Truck Tuesdays at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. This delicious event is meant to bring the community together in the city's downtown area. A community committee selected 24 food trucks to feature throughout the season. Click for the full list of vendors that will be at the museum today. (KKTV)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• Storytime At The Rockrimmon Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Music And Movement At The Cheyenne Mountain Branch Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Colorado Springs Lost Pet Alert is asking the community to keep an eye out for Champ the Australian Shepherd. He was last seen on Woodmen and Black Forest Road. (Facebook)
• The Gazette is asking for photo submissions of the Blood Moon. Submit photos at digital@gazette.com. (Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.