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I was already running behind but the excitement of the night ahead kept me from stressing out as I hit stand still traffic on I-25 toward Denver. As I came to a halt on the interstate I prepared for an evening with Elephant Revival supported by the Colorado Symphony. Madness, I thought about this exciting…

In spite of the fact that the far majority of Teller County voters said no, Colorado electors approved an increase in the minimum wage in the November 8 election. The opinions of Teller residents vary on how this will affect the regional economy, but many small local business operators say this will have a negative…

The town of Green Mountain Falls is still striking out in its effort to land a top law enforcement chief, or any regular police presence, but local leaders are finalizing an active search for a head marshal. Since last April, the town has operated without a marshal, a scenario that created unprecedented media coverage from…

Woodland Park will host Olympic Gold Medalist Champion

The city of Woodland Park will host two-time Paralympic Gold Medalist Shawn Morelli on December 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 220 W. South Ave (right next to city hall). Morelli will be available for photos with her bicycles and gold medals. This will occur about a half-hour before the regularly scheduled…

The only thing that could have made last week’s Sunday night home game against the Chiefs better would have been a win, but it was not to be. The Chiefs pulled off the win 30-27 late in overtime on a Santos 34 yard field goal. The Chief’s win puts them in second place, one game…

The two main emergency service providers in the area, the Ute Pass Regional Ambulance District and Northeast Teller County Fire Protection District, are facing serious financial challenges with no immediate relief in sight. The lack of funding could result in higher home owner insurance rates and an increase in property taxes, or slower response times…