In a “handing over” ceremony, Colorado state leaders recently transferred the titles for 640 acres of land to Schriever Space Force Base, according to a press release. “It’s imperative that the Department of Defense has full control over lands that house mission-critical military infrastructure,” said Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera, co-chair of the Colorado Space Coalition. “This land transfer is another example of how the state of Colorado is working to be the best home to our military members and key missions.”…

A new railroad spur planned for south of Colorado Springs, Colorado would serve Fort Carson and a new industrial park. The Colorado Springs Utilities board will vote next month on the project, which has been in the works since 2017, the Gazette reported.

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