By Rick Langenberg and Beth Dodd: Talk about a changing political and economic climate. In the not too distant past, legend has it that folks were warned to stay in the back row at Victor council meetings and forums for better protection from stray punches, thrown chairs and vicious temper outbursts. The town…
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CC&V Gold Mine Ends Old Battles
By Beth Dodd: One hundred and twenty years ago, the residents of Victor were at war with the owners of the gold mines in their town, but today there is mutual respect instead. “Their efforts in economic development, community revitalization, and historic preservation are catalysts in getting the community moving in the right…
New Electronics Recycling Center to Benefit Woodland Students
By Beth Dodd Your old unwanted gadgets and computers can now support a noble cause. If you donate them to Woodland Park Panther Recycling, a new electronics recycling depot at Woodland Park Middle School that opened earlier this month, your donation will support the special education students at the high school, benefit the…
Cripple Creek Won’t Enforce Proposed Gun Control Rules
By Beth Dodd: Colorado legislators are introducing a broad package of new gun legislation in the emotional wake of the Aurora Theater shooting in July and the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting in December. The bills to be considered include universal background checks, bans on high-capacity magazines, bans on assault weapons,…
New Electronics Recycling Center to Benefit Woodland Students
By Beth Dodd: Starting on February 5th, your old, unwanted gadgets can support a noble cause. If you donate them to Woodland Park Panther Recycling, a new electronics recycling depot at Woodland Park Middle School, your donation will support the special education students at the high school, benefit the community,…
Relaxin’ at Russ’ Place
By Beth Dodd: Looking for a place to relax and talk with your family and friends, watch the game, and enjoy a simple, hearty meal? Try Russ’ Place: Coffee, Café & Tavern in Divide. This family-run business is operated by Paula, Bob, Bobby, and Russ Kerr. They’ve been serving up good…
She’s Got A Gun! A Look At Colorado Gun Laws
By Beth Dodd While I was sitting at my computer finishing my story about the gun control debate and its local impact, I received an “emergency” robo-call urging me to sign a petition to prevent an avalanche of looming “gun-grabbing legislation” designed to end my second amendment rights for all eternity. As…
Gun Control? Over My Dead Body!
By Beth Dodd: Since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut on December 14, the debate over gun control in our country has heated up, with many people seeing this event as the line in the sand for stricter gun control laws and others fearful of…