Yearly Archives: 2012

Fugitive Prisoner Escapee Snagged

Mountain Jackpot - April 22, 2012 0

by Rick Langenberg: Teller County’s first case of a prisoner escape in 15 years has ended with the successful capture of Senior Air Force Airman Herbert...

Teller’s Trials by Fire

Mountain Jackpot - April 20, 2012 0

By Beth Dodd: The government of Green Mountain Falls is moving forward in its new temporary location at a nearby school following the fire that...

Call 811 Before Digging

Mountain Jackpot - April 20, 2012 0

Dear Editor: April is National Safe Digging Month, and Black Hills Energy reminds us that when planning an excavation of any size, a call to...

Teller Authorities Investigating Beer Keg Shooting

Mountain Jackpot - April 20, 2012 0

The Teller County Sheriff’s Department is conducting a criminal investigation into the actions of several officers from a neighboring law agency, and how they...

Penalties Finalized For Violating Fire Bans

Mountain Jackpot - April 20, 2012 0

by Rick Langenberg: With wildfire dangers increasing in the high country, Teller County has officially declared war against property owners, tourists and campers who violate burn...

Saddle Club Lassoes New Home In Divide

Mountain Jackpot - April 20, 2012 0

by Rick Langenberg After several years of riding through piles of feasibility studies and paper work, the Woodland Park Saddle Club has finally lassoed...