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Challenger Learning Center gets El Pomar donation to complete space science center
Starting this fall, kids blasting off for space at the Challenger Learning Center will do so from a galaxy-sized improved launch site.
Women of Influence: Elizabeth Jefferson (McMearn)
Congratulations to El Pomar's Liz Jefferson on her recent award as one of the Colorado Springs Business Journal's 2018 Women of Influence!
Final Funds for Lunch Loop Connector Trail Received
An idea that first began in 2012 will now be able to connect Downtown Grand Junction to a beautiful trail highlighting outdoor recreation.
Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Foundation honors historic support of military and their families
There were 72 years of history and 185,000 reasons to celebrate as the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Foundation wrapped up a record-breaking year.
North Council member Bob Tointon named 2019 Citizen of the West
North Council member Bob Tointon has been named the 2019 Citizen of the West, the top honor awarded by the National Western Stock Show.
Tickling the ivories, using your feet: Nottingham player piano joins artifacts at Eagle museum
Pam Boyd, Vail Daily Eagle County's Nottingham family were the proud owners of a player piano, which is now on display at the Eagle County Historical Society Museum at Chambers Park in Eagle. "A $2,500 grant from El Pomar definitely kicked off the repair work," Eagle County Historical Society President Kathy Heicher said. The society hired a piano moving company, sent the instrument off to Denver and waited for word that the work was complete. This summer, the working Nottingham piano returned to Eagle County.
El Paso County fire mitigation efforts get $500,000 boost from El Pomar, Anschutz foundations
Liz Forster, The Gazette El Paso County fire officials preparing for a potentially extreme fire season received an extra $500,000 for mitigation efforts this week from two Colorado foundations.
MCC accepting applicants for entrepreneur program
Looking to start or expand your business? Morgan Community College is now accepting applications for its Small Business Entrepreneurship Program.
El Pomar commits $1 million to Colorado Springs mountain biking facility
El Pomar Trustees have committed $1 million, $100,000 per year for 10 years, to underwrite the City of Colorado Springs’ operational expenses for a world class mountain biking facility.
Volkswagen to return to Pikes Peak Hill Climb with an all-electric car
Volkswagen plans to make its first appearance in 31 years when it returns to the annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.