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Teller County Avoids Big Cuts with Final 2011 Budget

Back to the basics approach approved by Rick Langenberg The Teller County commissioners can put their Ebenezer Scrooge disguises away, at least for several more months. Last week, the commissioners approved a $25.4 million budget for 2011 that they describe as extremely lean, but not requiring them to sharpen their fiscal axes in order to make…

Board Chairman Receives Distinguished Service Award

A bevy of county officials stepping down Teller County Commission Chairman Bob Campbell is finishing his eight-year stint with the elected board in award-winning style. Campbell recently received the Distinguished Service honor by the Colorado Counties, Inc., (CCI) group, the main lobbying organization for Colorado counties. Campbell was the top pick for this honor among…