Buckley bans open fires

Fire danger, forecasted high temperatures and dry ground have led to an open-burning ban on Buckley beginning June 26.The ban applies to all portions of Buckley, including base housing and the base family camp.Open burning is defined as the use of the following: - Fireworks- Campfires- Fires in

Colorado's extreme climate: Don't get caught off guard

To many people summer means having fun in the sun, but that fun can end quickly when one is not prepared for the ever-changing Colorado weather. With hot summer days comes the increased chance of thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service website, there is an average of 53 lightning

Safety tips to help keep Team Buckley safe this summer

The summer has brought peak temperatures and cause for summer safety tips; the Air Force Critical Days of Summer campaign promotes all Airmen and their families stay aware of summer hazards."The safety office has high-risk activity worksheets and briefings that individuals can attend," said Stephen

Buckley members participate in Sexual Assault Prevention and Response day

Cyclists to pedal for pancakes

Exchange those cars keys for a helmet and join bike commuters for Denver Bike to Work Day June 26. BWD participants have the opportunity to indulge in free pancakes afterward at the community center from 6:30 -9 a.m. The Buckley Outdoor Recreation will have a drawing for giveaways; cyclists will

Buckley Commissary closures to begin July 8

The Buckley Commissary will be closed Mondays from July 8 - Sept. 30 due to furloughs."We determined that Monday closures would present the least pain for our patrons, employees and industry partners," said Joseph H. Jeu, the Defense Commissary Agency director and CEO.One hundred Buckley Commissary

Soldiers finally arrive home

AFRL names 11 military award winners

The Aurora Chamber of Commerce's Defense Council honored 11 military members and one civilian from the community during the organization's 37th Annual Armed Forces Recognition Luncheon June 14 at the Renaissance Hotel in Denver. More than 600 business and community leaders attended the luncheon.The

Rockies meet and greet with Team Buckley

Boots to Business: Entrepreneurship training program comes to Buckley

More than a dozen prospective business owners attended a class June 11 - 12 that focused on entrepreneurial skills for post-military life. The purpose of the Boots to Business course is "to give (participants) an introduction to entrepreneurship," said Amy McDowell, U.S. Small Business