Posted on 06/02/2025 7:12:05 AM PDT by dynachrome
Didn’t Colorado Springs used to be a steel mill and railroad town?
Pueblo, CO was known as the “Steel City” for its major Colorado Fuel and Iron (CF&I) steel mill dating to the 1880s. There was no steel in Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs was more of a resort and commercial hub, attracting tourists and health seekers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Railroads played a significant role in its development with nearby mining.
The Air Force Academy, of course, significantly contributed to Colorado Springs’ growth in the mid 20th century. It was established in 1954, with construction completed in 1958.
Then there is Cheyenne Mountain just 6 miles SW of the city. The mountain is home to the Cheyenne Mountain Complex where NORAD’s operations are based.
My old boss was moving to the west side of Colorado in the mountains and she knew I had guns. Her sons and husband wanted to buy a gun as they hiked a lot. I told her I wouldn’t be hiking anywhere in bear country without a 4 in the caliber. Also told her the old joke about bear spray & bear scat smelling like pepper.
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