Council votes to approve the measure as clock ticks away ~ by Bob Volpe ~ The Woodland Park City Council has unanimously agreed to up the pay for all employees,…
Photo by Cindy Valade ~ by Trevor Phipps ~ A group of Teller County residents have joined forces to show their support for the men and women in blue across…
Two major projects receive thumbs-up by city leaders ~ by Rick Langenberg ~ Cripple Creek city officials and business leaders are still hedging their bets on a new lodging boom,…
Protests Thrown Out Due to Technical Deficiencies ~ by Rick Langenberg ~ Pending any last-minute hurdles, three incumbents and well-known school board leaders of the Cripple Creek/Victor Re-1 District will…
~ by Bob Volpe ~ Now that the city of Woodland Park will soon be blessed with an actual dog park, some pet owners may also be wondering about forest…
Teller County, CO, May 16, 2019– Since March 26, 2019, the Teller Narcotics Team (TNT) has been conducting an investigation concerning an illegal and dangerous Butane Hash Oil lab operating inside…
~ by Bob Volpe ~ A dying veteran got a final chance to pay tributes to Eric Dickson, the area’ sole casualty from the Vietnam war and a classmate of…
~ by Rick Langenberg ~ Don’t be fooled by the occasional snowstorm that struck our area last winter and the poundings in the high country. And don’t let your guard…
New GMF planning technician Julia Simmons, right, discusses a few issues with Trustee Katharine Guthrie at a local meeting last week. Simmons, who has served with the planning commission for…
~ by Trevor Phipps ~ Later this month, area residents, court observers, and national media outlets will finally learn if the stage will be set for possibly the most publicized…
~ by Rick Langenberg ~ The town of Green Mountain Falls leaders could pick a new head boss Tuesday (April 30), following a series of meetings with the top candidates…
~ by Rick Langenberg ~ A major $100,000 master plan project for the town of Green Mountain Falls is nearing the finish line. Later this month, town leaders will receive the final product that could give GMF officials, residents, trustees and future elected leaders a road map for the community’s potential future for the next…
Battle lines getting drawn over enforcement of illegal immigration policies ~ by Rick Langenberg ~ Well, the gloves are off when it comes to illegal immigration across Colorado, with Governor Jared Polis drawing the bloodlines between rural and urban areas. Last week, Polis put on his John Hancock autograph hat, when it came to Senate…
~ By Bob Volpe ~ Woodland Park high school student Bianca Bryant’s dream of creating a dog park in Woodland Park, has become a reality, Woodland Park’s first official dog park, Golden Meadows Dog Park, is now open as of Saturday, June 1, 2019. At 9:00 a.m. last Saturday, the ribbon cutting ceremony, sponsored by…
~ by Rick Langenberg ~ If you can’t beat them, then join them, or at least entertain a viable compromise Well, this age-old cliché certainly won’t work in our local burg when it comes to Second Amendment gun rights, with leaders joining their counterparts in other rural areas, in challenging state lawmakers over the red…
Wells to take Reins of Manitou Springs Bar and Live Music Institution ~ by Rick Langenberg ~ Green Mountain Falls’ leaders could make an announcement this week regarding the selection of a new town boss And the big question: Will the third time become the charm for local leaders who have encountered a somewhat rocky…
The weather cooperated as local families enjoyed the annual Teller County Open House on Saturday 6/1. Those who attended were treated to friendly faces, educational exhibits, games, prizes and food. Photos by Cindy Valade
Head lobbyist reports good session, despite bad behavior from lawmakers ~ by Rick Langenberg ~ Despite all the legislative warfare that ignited between Colorado Republicans and Democrats in the last general assembly session, the city of Cripple Creek escaped the volley of bullets relatively unscathed. Still, it was a rough and brutal political season filled…
~ by Trevor Phipps ~ In recent months, the Teller County commissioners passed a new law that restricts camping on public and private lands, and now the highly controversial enforcement process begins. The new law went into effect on May 10, following months of public meetings, and with actually little debate. The new law limits…
Opening Ceremony with Ribbon Cutting set for 9 a.m. June 1, 2019 WOODLAND PARK, CO – 5/8/2019 – Woodland Park’s first official dog park, Golden Meadows Dog Park, will open on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., with a ribbon cutting ceremony sponsored by the Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce and then dog-related activities…
Current road conditions – Live – Woodland Park (Hwy 67&24)
~ by Trevor Phipps ~ Think you can’t handle regular golf, and its so-called pseudo stuffy atmosphere, or tired of all the Tiger Woods worship stories; fret not, and try your hand at a little Frisbee links action. New disc golf courses have sprung up in Teller County to accommodate the growing popularity of the…
~ by Trevor Phipps ~ One of the biggest draws of the Teller County area is the region’s proximity to National Forest open space. From the city of Woodland Park, an abundance of hiking trails can be found within a short drive. During the summer, many locals and visitors enjoy taking a stroll in the…
~ by Bob Volpe ~ Now that the annual Rainbow Trout spawn has entered its final throws, it’s time to get the season going full tilt. Springtime is an especially good time to fish the South Platte. The fish are coming out of their winter doldrums and are beginning to feed heavily. Bugs are hatching…
~ by Trevor Phipps ~ Teller County has become ATV (all-terrain vehicle) and dirt bike country, with even local officials getting into the act by passing rules that cater more to this burgeoning industry. In the last few years, the entire county has been a popular spot for off-road adventurers. Since there is a large…
~ by Bob Volpe ~ Now that the city of Woodland Park will soon be blessed with an actual dog park, some pet owners may also be wondering about forest service trails they can hike with their canine companions. The opportunities for you and Fido are endless. In Teller County, we are most fortunate to…
Deborah Maresca, Executive Director Mountain Top Cycling Club We (the Mountain Top Cycling Club) are very excited about our Ride of Silence, scheduled for May 18. Police escort will occur at 1 p.m., following the Bicycle Friendly Driving Course at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. It is a short four mile loop, ridden with…
~ by Trevor Phipps ~ The Panther baseball team this year has definitely had its ups and downs. The first part of the year when they were literally playing out of their league, the team suffered from an ugly-looking losing record. During the high school’s spring break, the boys went to Arizona to play teams…
~ by Bob Volpe ~ The Broncos took their time deciding who to pick with their 1st round pick and thoughts ran wild that they might trade back to gain another second-round pick, and with 2:54 left on the clock they traded the 10th pick to the Steelers. In exchange, the Broncos got the 20th…
~ by Trevor Phipps ~ For a bright period following a trip to Arizona, the Panthers’ high school baseball team was on a roll and had a much better record than the Colorado Rockies. They appeared headed to the playoffs. However, last week the boys lost two big games and may have shattered their…
~ by Trevor Phipps ~ After the Lady Panthers got back from spring break, they displayed many improvements out on the kicking field, translating to key victories. According to the team’s coach Daniel Ganoza, the girls have been playing better due to some strategic position changes conducted by the coaching staff. “For…
An in-depth exclusive interview with Sheriff Jason Mikesell of Teller County and his position regarding the current lawsuit with the ACLU…
Teller County Republican Assembly was held at Summit Elementary in Divide Colorado last Saturday. One of the key developments was that Bob Cambell (Candidate for Commissioner in Teller County) with 56% of the votes cast won the #1 seat on the ballot for the upcoming primary….See the full story in this weeks paper. Pick up your free issue at one of these locations. http://www.mountainjackpot.com/2012/11/05/tmjs-pick-up-locations-papers-are-free/
Part 1 of a two-part series regarding Gun Laws, Safety, School Shootings around the country an much more. Be sure to watch as John Butera has an amazing interview with Gun expert Tim McMullin.
Dr. Roby Mitchell discusses with John Butera a startling revelation of how most of the mass shooters in this country and others not only had mental issues, but Pharmaceutical drugs that enhances their instability and actions. This unspoken subject is a must see segment. It will make every American think twice on the mass shooting issue…
