Spirituality: No specific religious affiliation, but I am a Christian. Political Preference: Fiscal conservative, otherwise independent. Registered Republican. How long have you lived/worked in Cripple Creek? Second home here for three years, full time resident for four years. How the heck did you end up in Cripple Creek? I used to bring my mom up…
Missing WP Mother had reported ties with religious group
The Teller County Sheriff’s Office is still continuing an investigation into the case surrounding a 25-year-old mother, who recently moved into the Woodland Park area and may have had ties with a North Carolina-based religious group, and her missing 6-year-old son. The mother, Vania Sisk, was recently found unharmed in El Paso County. However, her…
Teller County Sheriff
FEBRUARY 19 – Dionicio Garcia, date of birth August 22, 1981 of Colorado Springs was arrested for driving under the influence, driving with excessive alcohol content and lane usage. Bond set at $1,000. Carlos Lamond Wright, date of birth March 9, 1985 of Colorado Springs was arrested for driving under the influence, driving with excessive…
Federal cuts could wipe out local Workforce Center
Cut spending at all costs. This has been the dominant theme of the U.S. Congress, and one echoed by Congressman Doug Lamborn during a recent town hall meeting in Woodland Park But the cry for spending cuts could wipe out a key employment-assistance program heavily praised by local leaders, the Pikes Peak Workforce, which houses…
Meet a Creeker
David J. Minter GM Owner Johnny Nolon’s Casino. Married to Arlene. Daughter (from previous marriage) Jillian age 24 lives in Vegas. Bachelors in Humanities from Brunel University in Mathematics (specializing in stats) and Physical Education. Then went to the University of Nevada Reno on a track scholarship. Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Accounting 1987 University…
Lamborn Forum Attracts Standing-Room-Only Crowd
Residents seek opening up public lands Folk singer Woody Guthrie would have been cringing in his grave. Last week, Guthrie’s familiar “This Land is Your Land” signature song was one of the central messages of a town forum sponsored by Congressman Doug Lamborn in Woodland Park only with one big change: A strikingly more GOP…
Woodland Park gearing up for business rebound
The worst of the region’s economic storm may have reared its ugly head for the last time. At least that’s the hope of Woodland Park elected leaders, who are quite bullish over the latest release of recent city sales tax figures. These numbers, according to officials, have indicated that the town’s retail core may be…
Up on Cripple Creek
Your weekly guide to what’s happening in Cripple Creek. This week at the casinos, love is in the air. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, the deals for you and your partner of to be found just about everywhere. At The Double Eagle and Gold Creek Casinos, this month you can win a two carat diamond…