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The Flume The Park County Republican & Fairplay Flume (The Flume), established in 1879, serves Park County, Colorado.
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The Flume, established in 1879, is almost as old as the county it serves - Park County, Colorado, which was formed in 1861. Park County lies just west of Jefferson County, the westernmost and most mountainous of the seven counties that are typically used in defining metro Denver. Headquartered in Bailey, an unincorporated town in the northeastern part of the county, The Flume covers all areas of l

ife in Park County, including business, politics, the courts, weather, crime, festivals, fires and more. At the core of the stories in The Flume are the residents themselves, now numbering more than 17,000 in a county that's 83 percent bigger than Rhode Island and nearly as big as Delaware. The Flume is also the newspaper that carries legal notices for Park County and advertisements focusing on area businesses. While stories focus mainly on Park County, coverage can extend beyond county boundaries because of strong ties of residents to work, shopping and recreational opportunities in nearby counties.

With a physical location on Fairplay’s Front Street, Park County’s Center of Colorado Water Conservancy District has bee...
05/08/2026

With a physical location on Fairplay’s Front Street, Park County’s Center of Colorado Water Conservancy District has been increasing its community outreach in recent years, working to serve as a local water resource.

Bryan L. Jones’ memoir, Adventures in the Teaching Trade, documents the author’s three decades of teaching in the rural ...
05/07/2026

Bryan L. Jones’ memoir, Adventures in the Teaching Trade, documents the author’s three decades of teaching in the rural school districts of the High Plains.

Community spirit was in full swing this April as supporters gathered for the second Annual Hoedown Fundraiser benefiting...
05/06/2026

Community spirit was in full swing this April as supporters gathered for the second Annual Hoedown Fundraiser benefiting Far View Horse Rescue (FVHR) at the American Legion in Fairplay.

As Colorado navigates drought conditions and a historic low snowpack year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Northeast Regio...
05/05/2026

As Colorado navigates drought conditions and a historic low snowpack year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Northeast Region is evaluating boating recreation options for state parks and wildlife areas, including at several Park county locations.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is conducting a review of Colorado’s wolf reintroduction program and has opened a public ...
04/29/2026

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is conducting a review of Colorado’s wolf reintroduction program and has opened a public comment period to gather feedback on how the state has been addressing increasing conflicts between the newly established wolf po…

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is conducting a review of Colorado’s wolf reintroduction program and has opened a public comment period to gather feedback on how the state has been addressing increasing conflicts between the newly established wolf population and livestock.

In order to minimize imminent fish loss due to Denver Water’s planned reservoir drawdown, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (C...
04/28/2026

In order to minimize imminent fish loss due to Denver Water’s planned reservoir drawdown, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has authorized an emergency public fish salvage for Antero Reservoir.

In order to minimize imminent fish loss due to Denver Water’s planned reservoir drawdown, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has authorized an emergency public fish salvage for Antero Reservoir.

Energy independence starts at home.Colorado Mountain Solar has proudly served the region since 2003 with solar installat...
04/27/2026

Energy independence starts at home.

Colorado Mountain Solar has proudly served the region since 2003 with solar installation, system maintenance, and backup power solutions designed for mountain living and year-round reliability.

Learn more: https://coloradomountainsolar.com/

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Residents of Colorado’s 7th District can access constituent services through the office of U.S. Representative Brittany ...
04/24/2026

Residents of Colorado’s 7th District can access constituent services through the office of U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen. Assistance may be available for passports, IRS issues, veterans services, Medicare, Social Security, immigration matters, and more.

Visit pettersen.house.gov or call (303) 274-7944 for support.

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At their regular meeting Apr. 13, the Platte Canyon Board of Education approved a resolution declaring the former elemen...
04/21/2026

At their regular meeting Apr. 13, the Platte Canyon Board of Education approved a resolution declaring the former elementary school property on Park County 43 “surplus.”

US Representative Brittany Pettersen addressed a Town Hall room full of constituents midday on Thursday, Apr. 9, at the ...
04/17/2026

US Representative Brittany Pettersen addressed a Town Hall room full of constituents midday on Thursday, Apr. 9, at the Crow Hill Fire Station, emphasizing the need for cooperation between the two political parties moving forward.

US Representative Brittany Pettersen addressed a Town Hall room full of constituents midday on Thursday, Apr. 9, at the Crow Hill Fire Station.

Half of Colorado's translocated wolves have passed away, but the high mortality does not necessarily indicate a failed r...
04/16/2026

Half of Colorado's translocated wolves have passed away, but the high mortality does not necessarily indicate a failed reintroduction effort.

Half of Colorado's translocated wolves have passed away, but the high rate of wolf mortality does not necessarily indicate a failed reintroduction effort.

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