The stage is now set for an international ministry group, with pursuits for a bible college and other major educational endeavors, to move into Woodland Park. Last week, the Woodland Park City Council approved a petition for annexation by the Andrew Wommack Ministries group for a 35-acre parcel, located just west of an area known…
Creek officials defend firing of dispatcher and alleged Taser victim
Despite allegations that surfaced in several television media reports, Cripple Creek officials are standing behind the actions of police department authorities in firing a dispatcher and a victim of an accidental Taser gun discharge. In addition, City Administrator Ray White has adamantly denied any reports that employees aren’t permitted to talk to media outlets and…
Teller County Sheriff Department Weekly Incident Report
Date of Submission: Thursday, July 7, 2011 June 23, 2011 Joel Michael Helit, date of birth January 28, 1979 of Cripple Creek, Colorado was arrested on a warrant for domestic violence and harassment. Bond $5,000. Joley Blon Brown, date of birth November 23, 1960 of Florissant, Colorado was arrested on a warrant for failure to…
The Attack on TABOR
A tisket, a tasket, a red and yellow basket, the politicians in Colorado filed a lawsuit because they couldn’t tax it. AAAAAAL ABOARD! The train is leaving the station, let’s go for a ride and you can decide…if TABOR, also known as the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, is a good thing or a bad thing.…
Lake George Charter School Selects Nunn Construction as Construction Manager / General Contractor
The Lake George Charter School construction project has crossed a key milestone in the preparation for construction of the new school. Friday, June 17th, 2011 there was a public interview at the Lake George Charter School for the four short-listed firms that were interested in the Construction Management / General Contractor position on the project.…
Governor fires gaming commission; Move raises ire of local leaders and legislators
The battle lines have been drawn between Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and the Colorado gaming industry. As a result, some local legislators are raising questions about the governor’s agenda, and his assertions of a business-friendly administration. Already, his actions have prompted outrage by industry officials, local leaders and lawmakers. In addition, political and legal observers…
Authorities tight lipped on dead body discovery
Teller County authorities are still not releasing any details pertaining to the discovery of a 25-year-old man, found dead near the intersection of Elk Lane and Winding Valley Drive in an area between Woodland Park and Divide. The discovery has already led to a massive investigation, involving the sheriff’s office, search and rescue crews and…
Sparks fly over DDA district expansion
If you want to witness an entertaining and frustrating debate by elected leaders in Woodland Park, just mention any subject pertaining to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). For the second time in the last month, a routine DDA-related request turned into a lively verbal brawl, as the Woodland Park City Council last week expressed mixed…