A Colorado Springs resident's perspective.

• Author: Sipsey, Christen
• Position: VIEWS from colorado springs - Brief article

As a Colorado Springs resident, it is easy to forget about our local treasures. Peterson Air Force Base the headquarters for Air Force Space Command--works directly with NORTHCOM and SPACECOM. The mission is to be the leader in space and cyberspace capabilities to assist America's war-fighting commands

The U.S. Olympic Training Center is another unique attraction. Athletes from across the country are selected to prepare for competition at its state-of-the-art training venues. An athlete's primary goal is to perfect his or her sport and represent the United States at the Olympics or the Paralympics.

In addition to the Colorado Experience's onsite tours, experts in numerous fields shared their challenges. A unique challenge for Colorado Springs is obtaining water from sources outside the Front Range. As a solution, the Southern Delivery System was developed and...