🌱 New Airtanker Base + Colorado Springs Police Warn Of New Phone Scam

Hello and happy Wednesday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening these days in Colorado Springs.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 64 Low: 45.

Here are the top three stories today in Colorado Springs:

1. The United States Forest Service will unveil a new airtanker base today in Colorado Springs. The base is meant to increase capability and efficiency in fighting fires around the city. The new base will be at the Colorado Springs Airport. (Colorado Springs Gazette)
2. Colorado Springs Fire Department is offering mental health services to its firefighters. According to the department, the job of fighting fires can put significant mental stress on firefighters. The mental health resources are viewed by the department as being as important as physical conditioning and training for its crews. (KRDO)
3. The Colorado Springs Police Department is warning the community about a new scam. According to the department, scammers are stealing money while borrowing phones to make emergency calls. The scammers are using digital payment platforms such as Venmo to send money in a matter of seconds to multiple recipient accounts. (KKTV)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• FAB Time! (Family & Book Time) At The Penrose Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Yoga Flow At Library 21c (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Colorado State University announces the return of Movie Night at Canvas Stadium. The event will be playing free movies on the big screen. Click for a full schedule of films and to pre-register. (Instagram)
• Pueblo Zoo is asking the community for a new commercial/large capacity washing machine. If you have one, please contact the zoo to donate. (Facebook)
• Pueblo Arts Alliance is calling for entries into its new July "Truth" Exhibit. Click to learn more and apply. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.