Fort Carson's pyro-magician

by LINDA HOBBS
The Fourth July was celebrated on the third of July at Fort Carson to allow families to be together on the Fourth.

On this day, Fort Carson put on their annual Fourth of July celebration, including -- of course -- fireworks.

“On the right is the launch site,” said Fort Carson Fire and Emergency Services (FCFES) Capt. Tom Joyce explained as he toured the fireworks launch site, bouncing up the access road in a Department Humvee. “No patrons are allowed here.” Pointing to the right, he added, “That’s where all the debris falls. It’s a thousand foot perimeter.”
Battle lines drawn at City Hall over election mailer
By Linda Hobbs
In a heated exchange during the July 10 City Council meeting, former council candidates requested a local investigation into the anonymous attack postcard mass-mailed prior to the recent special City Council election in which Councilmember Gabriel Ortega and Councilmember Mary DeGroot prevailed, both of whom were advocated by the anonymous postcard.