~ by Rick Langenberg ~ The city of Cripple Creek will finally address one of its hotbed controversies of 2017: Whether it should wave a green leaf marijuana banner and open the door for legal cannabis. The city council has agreed to hold a public workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 15 regarding the marijuana situation. The…
Poverty Gulch historic area spared from any future mining activity ~ Rick Langenberg ~ The Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, owned by the Newmont Mining Corporation, has scaled a huge hurdle in its pursuit of their new Amendment 11 application and in their continual expansion efforts. A lengthy and complex conflict between CC&V…
~ From City of Cripple Creek Events:… This year’s theme is “Safari in Ice”. We have 5 carving teams and more ice than ever before! Ice Fest will be taking place Saturday, February 11th-Sunday, February 12th and Saturday, February 18th-Sunday, February 19th. Road closures will begin at 6:00am on Wednesday, February 8th to accommodate…
by Rick Langenberg: In another big issue facing the community this year, DuBois said the town may revisit current bans against ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) traveling on local thoroughfare. He said interest has been expressed in opening travel between Cripple Creek and Victor, via ATVs, as long as they obey traffic rules. “It creates a link between…
by Rick Langenberg: Will future recreational marijuana outlets, including cannabis consumption clubs, become part of the gambling cards for Cripple Creek? This question, one of the prime issues facing the gaming community this year, is still commanding much attention at local meetings and is generating a fair amount of questions. In any case, the clock is ticking…