by Rick Langenberg: New Double Eagle display may start new precedent In what could become a new trend for the Cripple Creek gaming district, elected leaders have signaled the green light for a large electronic, digital sign at the entrance to town–at least on a trial basis. In taking this action, the...
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by Rick Langenberg: The Cripple Creek and Victor tourism engine has revved up to another gear with the announcement that a long-standing train attraction will stay on track. In addition, the aspen jeep tours, a popular autumn getaway in the district, will remain unaltered for several more years due...
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by Rick Langenberg: The bright Hollywood television lights may have to wait a little longer before shining on the Cripple Creek/Victor mining district. However, local leaders are still not throwing in the towel in their ambitions to land a television or film deal, especially with a setting touted as an “absolute...
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by Rick Langenberg: The Cripple Creek and Victor historic district has always boasted of its natural setting for turn-of-the century western films, gold camp adventure stories and other action sequels that would challenge the likes of Deadwood, Wyoming and Arizona. But to date, the district has never succeeded in...
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By Beth Dodd: The price of gold’s most drastic two-day decline in thirty years happened on April 15 and 16. The precious metal’s value fell 10% or $155.50 per ounce, down from $1,535.50 to $1,380.00. The burst of the gold bubble raises questions about the future of Teller County’s biggest...
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By Rick Langenberg: Commission Chairman testifies at hearing Teller County and Cripple Creek have won the first legislative battle by default in the fight against Gilpin County and Black Hawk over millions of dollars in gambling distribution money. Teller clearly was declared the undisputed victor in round one, especially when their “Goliath”...
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