by Rick Langenberg Bring your sleeping bags to city hall Thursday (Sept. 22) evening for what could emerge as Woodland Park’s most contentious development fight in nearly seven years. In fact, if you attend, you may want to want to make plans for an early morning breakfast at the Hungry Bear or a post-sunrise coffee…
Monthly Archives: September 2011
How To Behave In A Gold Rush: The Stories of Bob Womack and Harry Farncomb
By Beth Dodd Have you ever dreamed of coming into a vast fortune? What would you do with it? How would it change your life? This fantasy came true for a lucky few who came to Colorado to prospect for gold and silver. You probably know some of their names – Winfield Stratton in Cripple…
Woodland Park Police Blotter
September 12 Leaunna Ingram, 59, Woodland Park and Patricia Helzer, 18, Woodland Park were involved in a two-vehicle traffic accident with no injuries. Ms. Helzer was issued a citation for following too closely. September 13 A report of damaging city property was taken in the 200 block of E. Midland Ave. Case is open pending…
Teller County Sheriff Logs
SEPT 7 Joshua Bradley Pryce, date of birth April 7, 1986 of Colorado Springs, Colorado was arrested for driving while ability impaired by drugs and speed regulations. Bond of $800. Marion Felicia Gonzales, date of birth July 12, 1954 of Lake George, Colorado was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on an original…
Library Director bullish about district future: Refinancing move saves taxpayers $1.5 million
Even with tough economic times and lean tax revenue, the Rampart Library District has a bullish future and is bracing itself for the digital age and the growing e-book and resource boom. In addition, the district has reaped the benefits of the current financial climate by refinancing its bonds, a development that will save taxpayers…
Shining Mountain gets $300,000 infrastructure reprieve
The Shining Mountain Golf Club has struck a booming $300,000 tee-shot that successfully avoided any difficult financial hazards and other Loy Gulch pitfalls–at least for a temporary period. However, if the club owners plan to develop any more subdivisions west of Trout Creek, it must foot the bill for major infrastructure improvements. Last week, the…
Affordable housing plans still on the table in Woodland Park
The first actual plan to open the door for affordable housing pursuits in Woodland Park by making key regulatory changes is still moving ahead. However, the subject of high priority housing is quite controversial and complex and won’t be resolved anytime soon. Officials still are unsure about the number of estimated workers who are employed…
What’s Happening Around the County
Wednesday, Sept. 21 The Ute Pass/Woodland Park Kiwanis Club meets at 6:45 a.m. at the Mangia Mangia restaurant in Woodland Park. Call 687-5534 for more information. The Timberline Artists meet at 10 am every Wednesday of each month, upstairs at the Aspen Mine Senior Center in Cripple Creek. Everyone with an interest in art is…