Author: By Courier staff
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Woodland Park chamber opposes Prop HH
The Greater Woodland Park Chamber Board of Directors has taken the position to oppose Ballot Initiative Proposition HH. The board cited the following reasons for its opposition: • SB 23-108 eliminates any need for Prop HH — The act allows a local government to provide temporary property tax relief through temporary property tax credits or…
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Hallow-Palooza this weekend in Woodland Park
It’s Halloween season in Woodland Park, and that means the coming of Hallo-Palooza. The City of Woodland Park, Parks and Recreation department, invites the entire community to join in the spook-tacular festivities. The Pumpkin Dive was this past Saturday, but three more events promise to be thrilling and memorable celebrations. Hallow-Palooza is a Woodland Park,…
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Air Force Academy shares STEM with CC-V students, launches rockets
Members of the United States Space Force assigned to the United States Air Force Academy visited the Cripple Creek-Victor Junior/Senior High School on Thursday, Oct. 5. The guardians discussed education opportunities with students and assisted with the launching of model rockets built by Teller County STEM students. “We are thrilled that members of the U.S.…
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Ute Pass wildfire exercise deemed successful
A wildfire exercise held Oct. 7 in the Chipita Park and Green Mountain Falls area was deemed a “successful training event” by Fire Warden and El Paso County Sheriff Joe Roybal. “I am extremely happy with the results from today’s Ute Pass Evacuation Drill and applaud the various agencies and citizen participants for their hard…
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Teller commissioner Stone announces re-election bid
Teller County Commissioner Erik Stone announced his re-election campaign on Oct. 10 at the Teller County Republicans Central Committee meeting in Divide. “Commissioners are going to have to do more to protect the treasured quality of life that we all enjoy here in Teller County,” Stone said. “We have built a commissioner team and an…
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Commissioner Williams to run for second term
Dan Williams the Teller County District 1 Commissioner announced his intention to run for a second term on Oct. 10. “I would be honored to continue to serve the residents of Teller County for another term,” Williams said, “while we have made great strides there is still much work to be done and we are…
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South Park Ranger District plans prescribed burns around Lake George
Fire managers on South Park Ranger District are preparing for prescribed burning around Lake George, the smoke of which may be visible in much of Teller County. This includes up to 684 acres of broadcast burning, which involves the ignition of surface fuels within prepared units. The projects are Beaver, 7.5 miles Southwest of Lake…
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WPHS teacher wins world elk calling championship
Woodland Park High School teacher Patrick Littrell recently won the Men’s Division at the 2023 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s World Elk Calling Championships. A passionate elk hunter for over a decade, Littrell started honing a new skill when he met Jermaine Hodge, an experienced elk caller and Army veteran from Pueblo. Hodge became Littrell’s hunting…
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Cripple Creek hosting fall fest
Just in time for fall colors season, Cripple Creek will be hosting a free fall festival on Oct. 7-8. The festival will feature live music, professional wood carving displays, demonstrations, and sculptures for sale; a wide variety of vendors, food trucks, and attractions. There will also be pie-baking and pumpkin carving contests. All events will…
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Merit Academy boasts Woodland Park’s first shooting sports program
Merit Academy broke new ground in early September with the first practice session of Woodland Park’s first shooting sports program. “Merit Academy Board of Directors have wanted a shooting sports program since before it even opened its doors to students,” the school said in a press release. “Shooting sports teaches gun safety and life skills…