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I’m confident because we have an outstanding team working on the customization.
10/13/2025

I’m confident because we have an outstanding team working on the customization.

We’re back – mostly. For those of you who only read the print version of this newspaper or the e-edition, you’ve likely noticed nothing wrong. But if you’ve gone to our website – chaos. Our parent company, Clarity Media, switched to a new content management system. CMSs are tricky. They ar...

“We are not laying anybody off,” said Commissioner Dan Williams, speaking at the commissioners’ meeting Oct. 9. “Surroun...
10/13/2025

“We are not laying anybody off,” said Commissioner Dan Williams, speaking at the commissioners’ meeting Oct. 9. “Surrounding counties are looking at furloughs.”

As Americans deal in varying ways with the ongoing government shutdown, Teller County commissioners counter the negative vibes with a positive beat. “We are not laying anybody off,” said Commissioner Dan Williams, speaking at the commissioners’ meeting Oct. 9. “Surrounding counties are looki...

Hosted by the Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce and moderated by Carrol Harvey and Steve Woolf, the forum was th...
10/13/2025

Hosted by the Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce and moderated by Carrol Harvey and Steve Woolf, the forum was the candidates’ second public appearance.

A forum last week signals a new direction for the Woodland Park School Board when three of six candidates replace three outgoing members in the election Nov. 4.  Hosted by the Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce and moderated by Carrol Harvey and Steve Woolf, the chamber’s president, the fo...

“We look forward to welcoming visitors from near and far to experience this magical attraction,” Angela Andrews, the out...
10/10/2025

“We look forward to welcoming visitors from near and far to experience this magical attraction,” Angela Andrews, the outlet mall’s general manager, said in a news release.

A cherished winter wonderland is returning to two familiar places in Colorado. Ice Castles, LLC, announced it will again build its complex of frosty pinnacles, arches, tunnels and slides in Cripple Creek, as the company has the past two years. The company will also set up in Summit County, thanks to...

Along with taking Teller County residents to Colorado Springs for appointments and dialysis treatments, Envida provides ...
10/09/2025

Along with taking Teller County residents to Colorado Springs for appointments and dialysis treatments, Envida provides transportation to and from adult day programs.

An organization moving forward to expand services for the aging population in El Paso and Teller counties, Envida offers transportation options and home care. Founded in 1971 to provide transportation for people with disabilities, the result of a grant from the Rotary Club in Colorado Springs. In 19...

In November, district voters will be asked to approve ballot measure 4A to support the schools, Cresson Elementary and t...
10/09/2025

In November, district voters will be asked to approve ballot measure 4A to support the schools, Cresson Elementary and the junior/senior high school.

Speaking during the Teller County commissioners meeting Sept. 25, Dan Cummings made a request to voters in the Cripple Creek/Victor Re-1 School District. In November, district voters will be asked to approve ballot measure 4A to support the schools, Cresson Elementary and the junior/senior high scho...

The Victor-Cripple Creek American Legion Post 171 respectfully retired 580 American flags that had faithfully served the...
10/09/2025

The Victor-Cripple Creek American Legion Post 171 respectfully retired 580 American flags that had faithfully served their mission.

The Victor-Cripple Creek American Legion Post 171 respectfully retired 580 American flags that had faithfully served their mission. This was the final ceremony of the process that began on Flag Day when the Post, youth leaders, and the Victor Elks Lodge 367 held a joint ceremony in Victor to describ...

Mikesell faces 18 other GOP candidates running in the primary on June 30, 2026.
10/08/2025

Mikesell faces 18 other GOP candidates running in the primary on June 30, 2026.

Excessive regulations, tariffs on building materials and shipping costs are driving up the cost of housing in Colorado. Jason Mikesell thinks he has a better idea and is campaigning for the office of governor on that message and others. After nearly eight years as the Teller County Sheriff, Mikesell...

“We want people to come in and show off what they’ve learned over the last three years since creative spaces have been o...
10/08/2025

“We want people to come in and show off what they’ve learned over the last three years since creative spaces have been open,” said Belva Yost, the library’s makerspace and studio coordinator.

If you make it, they will come. That’s the message behind Creative Spaces Showcase at the Woodland Park library this month. “We want people to come in and show off what they’ve learned over the last three years since creative spaces have been open,” said Belva Yost, the library’s makerspac...

“We cannot depend on our state and local governments to fund our programs as they have in the past,” Cummings said. “The...
10/08/2025

“We cannot depend on our state and local governments to fund our programs as they have in the past,” Cummings said. “They have eliminated our title funds and our after-school program.”

Speaking during the Teller County commissioners meeting Sept. 25, Dan Cummings made a request to voters in the Cripple Creek/Victor Re-1 School District. In November, district voters will be asked to approve ballot measure 4A to support the schools, Cresson Elementary and the junior/senior high scho...

Deputy Chase Mikesell, was allegedly driving southbound on Highway 24 and struck a truck after failing to stop at a cons...
10/08/2025

Deputy Chase Mikesell, was allegedly driving southbound on Highway 24 and struck a truck after failing to stop at a construction zone traffic control flagger stop sign.

A crash on Highway 24 on Aug. 3 has resulted in the son of the Teller County Sheriff being charged with driving under the influence, according to a news release by Colorado State Patrol on Tuesday. The son of Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell, Deputy Chase Mikesell, was allegedly driving southbou...

Things to do and see around Teller County and the Ute Pass area this week.
10/08/2025

Things to do and see around Teller County and the Ute Pass area this week.

WEDNESDAY Hatha Yoga — For all levels, led by Suetta Fischer, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Woodland Aquatic Center, 111 N. Baldwin St., Woodland Park. Mats and props supplied; 719-687-5233, city-woodlandpark.org. AA Men’s Meeting — 7 p.m., Mountain View United Methodist Church, 1101 Rampart Range Road, ...

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