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New commander says Pinon Canyon vital for Army training
December 10, 2011 8:39 AM
FORT CARSON, Colo. (AP) - Fort Carson's new commander says Army training at the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site is vital for the safety of soldiers in combat. Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson on Friday reiterated the Army's position that it won't try to expand Pinon Canyon for at least five... more » -
Colorado fires updates
June 11, 2011 11:09 AM
CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. (AP) - A 50-acre wildfire that forced people out of more than 100 homes near Cripple Creek has been fully contained and people are being allowed to return home. The fire started Wednesday in Teller County, prompting evacuations in a subdivision. People were allowed to go... more » -
Congressman Tipton tours Pinon Canyon training site
April 26, 2011 7:23 PM
3rd District Congressman Scott Tipton (R) toured the Pinon Canyon training facility north east of Trinidad today along with representatives from Bent, Otero and Las Animas counties. Tipton said he's been assured there are no plans at this time by the Army to ask for an expansion of the... more » -
Pinon Truck Stop closes
February 25, 2011 6:43 PM
Pinon Truck Stop, also known as the Rocky Mountain Travel Center, which has served truckers and motorists for nearly five decades, has closed. After battling soaring costs, declining profits and trouble getting bank loans, the popular I-25 stop turned off its pumps, shut down the cafe and closed the... more » -
Army: No plans for Pinon Canyon expansion
January 27, 2011 6:46 PM
PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) - The acting commander at Fort Carson says the Army has no current plans to expand a 370-square-mile training site in southeastern Colorado. Brig. Gen. James Doty told the Pueblo Chieftain in Thursday's editions that a change in training doctrine and looming budget cuts mean the... more » -
Congressman wants to keep Army from seizing land
April 21, 2010 1:52 PM
Colorado congressman Mike Coffman says he's trying to help the Army expand a training site in southeast Colorado by banning the military from seizing the land it needs. The Republican lawmaker has introduced a bill that would prohibit acquiring land through condemnation to expand the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site.... more »
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