By Beth Dodd Pay Center is an amazing financial services kiosk now available in Colorado. Woodland Park has just the second machine in the state. You will find it inside Mountain Naturals Community Market at the corner of Red Feather Lane and CO Hwy 67. The Pay Center kiosk works like an ATM machine…
By Beth Dodd Incumbent Betty Clark-Wine (R) will face off against political newcomer Violet Watt (R) in the Teller County Assessors primary election on June 24. The vote is by mail, and ballots will be sent out on June 2. You must be a registered republican to vote in this republican primary. Democrats, third…
By Beth Dodd: (related front page story) Park County residents took shelter inside their homes and businesses as two, possibly three, tornadoes tore through the area on Sunday, June 8. According to Park County Sheriff Fred Wegener the twisters damaged at least four homes as well as an RV park. No one was injured…
By Beth Dodd: There seemed to be no love lost between incumbent Betty Clark-Wine and hopeful Violet Watt at the Teller County Assessors debate on May 28. Both ladies did not hesitate to stand up for themselves or to point out errors that they thought the other had made, although they did agree that…
By Beth Dodd: Skaguay Reservoir near Victor is a 114 acre fishing lake known for its trout and pike, but the reservoir is also an important piece of local history. Most people who visit today have no idea that just five miles downstream in a rugged, inaccessible canyon lies the Skaguay Power Plant which…
By Beth Dodd: Kelly’s Office Connection, a.k.a. Kelly’s Office Supply, has been serving the needs of Woodland Park’s residents and businesses for 34 years, the last ten under the ownership of Gail and Tim Taylor. To celebrate, they are inviting you to their 10th Anniversary party on Monday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to…
By Beth Dodd: Green Mountain Falls resident Bob Crouse is a cancer patient who uses medical marijuana to fight the effects of his illness. He is also fighting in the courts to keep his medicine and defend his private property rights. Back in May 2011, following a police raid on his home, Crouse was…
By Beth Dodd: The Teller County Regional Animal Shelter is stretching out to better meet the needs of the 800 dogs and cats that pass through its doors each year. The staff of TCRAS, Teller County’s no-kill animal shelter, has done remarkable work helping homeless animals with their limited resources, and is finally…