Woodland Park Joins Anti-Cannabis Bandwagon

May 24, 2013
Woodland Park Joins Anti-Cannabis Bandwagon

by Rick Langenberg:     It’s now Woodland Park’s turn to join the growing chorus of marijuana nay-saying—at least when it comes to banning cannabis retail shops, cultivation hubs, pot clubs and even outdoor reefer plants. Last week, the Woodland Park City Council, following a lengthy discussion, approved the initial reading of a new...
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Sheriffs Declare War Against Gun Control

May 23, 2013
Sheriffs Declare War Against Gun Control

by Rick Langenberg:         Line drawn in the sand between state and local law officers Legal fireworks have ignited regarding gun control in Colorado, pitting county sheriffs against Democratic lawmakers and the governor. A lawsuit was filed late last week by 54 sheriffs, including Terry Maketa and Mike Ensminger, the head...
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Cripple Creek Downtown May Light Up With Electronic Signs

May 22, 2013
Cripple Creek Downtown May Light Up With Electronic Signs

by Rick Langenberg:     New Double Eagle display may start new precedent In what could become a new trend for the Cripple Creek gaming district, elected leaders have signaled the green light for a large electronic, digital sign at the entrance to town–at least on a trial basis. In taking this action, the...
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Cripple Creek And Victor Tourism Gets Helping Boost

May 21, 2013
Cripple Creek And Victor Tourism Gets Helping Boost

  by Rick Langenberg:         The Cripple Creek and Victor tourism engine has revved up to another gear with the announcement that a long-standing train attraction will stay on track. In addition, the aspen jeep tours, a popular autumn getaway in the district, will remain unaltered for several more years due...
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Green Mountain Falls looking at Pricey New Town Hall

May 16, 2013
Green Mountain Falls looking at Pricey New Town Hall

by Rick Langenberg:       Go for the gusto, develop a gem of a town hall and plan for the future. But be prepared to face hefty competition from other communities, some hard questions and much scrutiny. That was the advice of Clay Brown, a regional manager of the state Division of Local...
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GMF Town Leaders Not Ready To Ban Marijuana Shops

May 16, 2013
GMF Town Leaders Not Ready To Ban Marijuana Shops

By Rick Langenberg:     Even with most local municipalities and regional governments saying no to marijuana shops in their communities, elected leaders in Green Mountain Falls want more input from the citizens, prior to enacting any more reefer prohibitions. In a somewhat surprising move, the GMF Board of Trustees last week posed one...
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Cripple Creek/Victor Loses Bid For Hallmark Series

May 15, 2013
Cripple Creek/Victor Loses Bid For Hallmark Series

by Rick Langenberg:       The bright Hollywood television lights may have to wait a little longer before shining on the Cripple Creek/Victor mining district. However, local leaders are still not throwing in the towel in their ambitions to land a television or film deal, especially with a setting touted as an “absolute...
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Teller County Rejects Pot Shops in Split Vote

May 14, 2013
Teller County Rejects Pot Shops in Split Vote

By Beth Dodd:     The Teller County Commissioners decided to ban recreational marijuana businesses in the unincorporated parts of the county in a two to one vote on May 9 in spite of the fact that 51% of Teller voters supported Amendment 64 which approved recreational marijuana use. The thumbs down vote came...
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