Since assuming the reins of the Woodland Park Main Street downtown revitalization effort only several months ago, new head program coordinator Darlene Jensen has “hit the ground running,” according to board officials. From organizing events and meeting regularly with business operators and merchants, to forming community coalitions and doing some strategic planning for the downtown,…
If you are unhappy with your current Internet and cellular phone services, or want to gripe about overall dead zones and frequent communication woes in the Teller high country; or for that matter, are satisfied with the status quo and certain new improvements, now is the time to make your voice known. Teller residents and…
This past Saturday and Sunday, Younglife Ministry, a nationwide organization dedicated to helping youth grow into adulthood through mentoring, held their annual Fish & Feast fund raiser event in Lake George. The event gives fly fisherman a chance to fish a rarely fished, private 3 mile section of the South Platte River, on the Etheridge…
Last Friday night, August 14th, the Denver Broncos faced off against the Seattle Seahawks in their first preseason game of 2015. Last season’s disappointing end in the post season at the hands of the Indianapolis Colts left a bitter taste in the mouths of Bronco fans. This year fans are looking forward to the new…
A small, but vocal group of Teller residents didn’t mince words in voicing opposition last week against the White House administration and the federal government. More specifically, they took aim at the proposed nuclear ban agreement with Iran, more friendly immigration policies and the actions of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). And one citizen, a…
Tuesday, Aug. 18 The Green Mountain Falls Board of Trustees will meet on Aug. 18 at 7 pm in the GMF town hall. The Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce will feature its monthly Business After Hours on Aug. 18, starting at 5:30 pm at the Coldwell Banker Building, 18401 E. Hwy. 24. Take advantage of…
Aug. 4 John David Ketchum, 30, of Cripple Creek, was arrested and taken to Teller County Jail on a warrant out of Colorado Springs. Aug. 6 A juvenile was cited for curfew violations. Aug. 7 Wesley Allen Warrick, 18, of Cripple Creek, was summonsed and released for disorderly Conduct and harassment. Aug. 8 Ashley Orion…
Rick Langenberg A well-known local couple and family, who once owned a signature restaurant in Woodland Park and played a big role in the push for limited stakes gaming, have lost a key lawsuit with the federal government. As a result, they must repay Uncle Sam nearly $900,000 for unpaid loans and associated costs. According…