Cripple Creek casino operators win tax victory; face fears of horse track slots by Rick Langenberg Cripple Creek gaming operators and local elected leaders have netted a final tax victory, but once again are engaged in a huge legislative battle against a familiar foe. Or as some local officials have concluded, “It’s one (battle) down and one to go.” Cripple Creek leaders last week received…
Almanac for week of Feb. 14
Tuesday, Feb. 14 The Teller County Republican Central Committee will hold its monthly meeting at the Pikes Peak Community Center in Divide on Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. The committee will hear an update on candidates for office and a report regarding the recent caucuses. Wednesday, Feb. 15 The Ute Pass/Woodland Park Kiwanis Club meets…
Let’s Make a Deal
02/16/2012 by Rick Langenberg After more than 20 years of wrestling with what some leaders call a frustrating and politically-based anti-incentives law, Woodland Park voters may decide this April whether to let city hall loosen up its purse strings—at least when comes to giving a helping financial hand to new businesses and expanding operators. But how much…
Falls Voters To Decide Fate Of Local Tax Hike
by Rick Langenberg 02/16/2012 The early 1980s was a time marked by the defense industry surge in Colorado, the end of the cold war, the rise of punk rock and New Wave music and a huge housing boom for the Pikes Peak region. And for Green Mountain Falls residents, this period represented…
Investigation Completed Into Tragic Death Of Local Teen
February 11th, 2012 The Woodland Park Police have concluded their initial investigation into the death of a 16-year-old local high school student who died unexpectedly at her home. According to Police Chief Robert Larson, the teen, identified as Anna Dille, apparently died from natural causes and experienced no physical trauma. Officials have concluded that…
County Doubles Fines For Fire Ban Violators
Rick Langenberg 02/16/2012 If you get caught violating the county’s fire ban, plan to open up your pocketbook big time. But if you own agriculturally-zoned property and want to burn slash or trash for fuel mitigation or economic reasons, don’t look for any big changes or worry about Big Brother lingering over your shoulder, except…