🌱 Leave No Trace Gold Standard Sites + Chipping Program Delays

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Colorado Springs Daily, fresh off the presses. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny, breezy, and hot. High: 91 Low: 63.

Here are the top three stories today in Colorado Springs:

1. Colorado Springs National Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces have been recognized as Leave No Trace Gold Standard Sites. The department is now part of an elite group of 13 nationwide parks to earn the prestigious designation. Four Colorado sites were added to the list. To qualify, a department must demonstrate a successful program of Leave No Trace, training staff, developing programs, and including messaging on signs. (KRDO)
2. Colorado Springs Fire Department's chipping program is facing significant delays. The wildfire mitigation program's delays are reportedly due to May's snowstorms. This year, 800 homes have signed up for the program - a significant increase from last year's 200. (Colorado Springs Gazette)
3. Colorado Springs Police Department has partnered with Kangaroo Coffee to raise funds for its Police Athletic/Activities League. Customers will be able to donate to the program at any of the participating Kangaroo Coffee locations in the Colorado Springs area. The PAL program focuses on strengthening the relationship between the community and the department through athletics. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• H & F Coaching Session At Library 21c (10:15 AM)
• Study/working At East Library and Information Center (1:00 PM)
• Northstar Digital At High Prairie Library (2:00 PM)
• 3D Printer Badging Class At Manitou Springs Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Colorado Springs Airport is hosting an open house on Jun. 29 to work on its 20-year master plan. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. (Colorado Springs Airport via Facebook)
• Museums of Western Colorado is offering residents a few different ways to experience the Dinosaur Journey Fruita CO and the Loyd Files Research Library for FREE! Click to read more. (Museums of Western Colorado via Instagram)
• The Colorado Springs Philharmonic's annual patriotic concert will be on Jul. 4. The performance will also feature a fireworks display. Mark your calendar! (Rove.com)

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• No Reserve Auction - Precision Machine Shop (June 21)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (June 24)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.