New art award

Mountain Artists recently launched the Mountain Artists Community Art Grants program, offering mini grants to local high school students and adults seeking art instruction in the Pikes Peak Region.

Eligible applicants must be Teller County residents aged 14 or older, demonstrate an interest in exploring the arts, and commit to enrolling in art classes in the region. It is important to note that current members of Mountain Artists are not eligible to apply. For more information:

visit: mtnartists.com/programs or email director1@themountainartists.org

Digital facelift

The Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce has updated and refreshed its website.

“It is the same address you know — www.woodlandparkchamber.com — but step inside and you will notice the glow up,” the Chamber said in an email. “Our website has been refreshed, reorganized and re energized to better serve our members, visitors, and community.

“Think of it as the Chamber Digital Facelift — same friendly personality, just a bit more polished, a little easier to navigate, and a whole lot more informative. Whether you’re looking for upcoming events, member businesses, or information, everything you need is right at your fingertips.”

Poacher sought

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking the public for assistance in solving a recent case of poaching that took place in Park County.

According to the wildlife agency, a cow moose was poached in the area of Deer Creek at some point between Sept. 28-30. This is in the area of Bailey.

Anyone with information about the poaching incident has been asked to call Operation Game Thief at 1-800-265-6648. Tipster can remain anonymous.

Wildfire robotics

The NoFloCo Fire Mitigation Posse will be holding its Wildfire Robotics Demonstration Days from Oct. 27-30, with the 30th as the Showcase Day.

“We will be hosting the team from Canada and many observers who are traveling to Teller County to learn about emerging innovations related to wildfire management as part of Conservation X Labs Fire Grand Challenge, for which both NoFloCo and Wildfire Robotics are finalists,” NoFloCo said in an email.