Teller County Sheriff deputies successfully arrested two wanted suspects for a variety of charges last week in a rural subdivision, with the help of a hostage negotiator and the agency’s emergency response team. The apprehension of the suspects also led to the evacuation of a nearby residence. As a result, a 30-year-old male and female suspect were transported to the…
Tuesday, Jan. 24 School Showcases in Woodland Park. This is the time of year when parents begin making decisions about schools for their children. They compare what schools have to offer and decide what is best for each individual student. Woodland Park School District, which is made up of three elementary schools (Columbine, Gateway, and…
The recent hefty increase in pay for the new terms of Teller County commissioners, as part of state legislation, is definitely raising a few eyebrows locally. In fact, say good-bye to earlier years in the mid-1980s, when county commissioners got about as much as a part-time store clerk. Whether it is justified or not, a…