Pikes Peak Courier

12/29/2025

The grants, if awarded, will address behavioral issues and absenteeism for at-risk students and add mental-health counselors to the elementary and secondary schools.

A recent report from the director of academic services for the Woodland Park School District highlighted the lingering effects of the loss of mental health-related state grant funding for students as well as staff. “The teachers are tired and seeing more behavioral events in classes,” said Karen...

12/29/2025

City officials and the ownership group of Tava House hope it will serve as a catalyst for further development in Woodland Park.

Much like the highway leading into Woodland Park, the road to Tava House fully opening has been long and winding. But now the town is poised to gain a major attraction as soon as next year. City officials and the ownership group of Tava House hope it will serve as a catalyst for further development....

12/29/2025

Over the past decade of climbing, Mac has ultimately come to learn this about the century-old AdAmAn Club: “It’s a tradition that people can follow. It’s a way to create a shared ritual that brings people together.”

McReynolds “Mac” Sommers is proud to be this year’s new member of Colorado Springs’ storied, Pikes Peak-climbing AdAmAn Club. But there might be someone even more proud.  It might be his 97-year-old grandmother, Elaine Sommers, the widow of the member selected in 1963 and the mother of the ...

12/26/2025

President Donald Trump recently signed an order directing the loosening of federal regulations on ma*****na, sparking a mixed reaction in Colorado, where policymakers and advocacy groups praised and criticized the decision.

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an order directing the loosening of federal regulations on ma*****na, sparking a mixed reaction in Colorado, where policymakers and advocacy groups praised and criticized the decision. Trump’s order instructs the attorney general to quickly move ahead with...

12/26/2025

The Blue River Rec Path in Summit County is ideal for quality hiking and biking.

Breckenridge is a fun touristy mountain town and during winter the fabulous slopes offer prime skiing recreation, but the abundance of snow also provides ideal snowshoeing options. The Blue River Recpath accommodates the desires of visitors to get outside for quality hiking and biking. The path is a...

12/26/2025

For the past 24 years, the CC-V Pioneers in Public Services program and the city of Cripple Creek’s Community Allocation Project have partnered community youth with the city to award funds to local nonprofits.

12 local nonprofits to receive 20K in grants Through a collaboration between the city of Cripple Creek, Community of Caring and the CC-V Schools Pioneers in Public Service program, $20,000 in grant funding has been allocated to assist local nonprofits and civic organizations providing services in Te...

12/25/2025

The Pikes Peak Courier wishes the people of Teller County very happy holidays this year!

12/24/2025

For almost 70 years, The North Pole – Santa’s Workshop has been an integral part of the Ute Pass vista as drivers wind through the rocks and pines while climbing along the northern slope of Pikes Peak on U.S. Highway 24.

The North Pole – Santa’s Workshop is a 25-acre, vintage amusement park featuring all things relating to the spirit of Christmas. For almost 70 years, this enchanting gem has been an integral part of the Ute Pass vista as drivers wind through the rocks and pines while climbing along the northern ...

12/24/2025

“You don’t have to suffer alone,” Cripple Creek resident and cancer survivor Linda Wrobel said.

Diagnosed with a rare form of stomach cancer, Linda Wrobel is a now survivor with a message. “You don’t have to suffer alone,” said Wrobel, who lives in Cripple Creek with her husband Robert Wrobel. After the diagnosis, Wrobel survived 12 chemotherapy treatments in six months. “About killed ...

12/24/2025

For Cripple Creek-Victor Junior Senior High School senior Grace Landaiche, learning how to fly an airplane while studying for her high school diploma might seem like a heavy load. She’s doing it anyway.

For Grace Landaiche, learning how to fly an airplane while studying for her high school diploma might seem like a heavy load. She’s doing it anyway. For several months Landaiche has been training in a Cessna 150 on her way to earning a private pilot’s license.  “I don’t really think about i...

12/23/2025

At its meeting Dec. 18, Woodland Park City Council formally authorized the city to enter into an agreement to become an official main street community. The action is among the final steps in the process.

City Council has formally affirmed its support for Woodland Park to become an official Main Street community, the city’s final step in the process, officials said. At its meeting Dec. 18, council voted 5-0, with Councilman Steve Smith absent, in favor of a resolution authorizing the city to enter ...

12/23/2025

Teller County commissioners have approved a resolution to impose an emergency moratorium on construction of major utility projects. At issue is the commissioners’ commitment to ensuring local control.

In yet another rebellion against some state mandates, Teller County commissioners Erik Stone and Bob Campbell approved a resolution to impose an emergency moratorium on construction of major utility projects. Commission Chair Dan Williams was attending a Colorado Parks and Wildlife meeting, where he...