Author: Doug Fitzgerald
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Jackson Creek Parkway project reaches milestones
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Retaining wall work at the intersection of CO 105 and Jackson Creek Parkway is nearing completion, the Town of Monument said in a project update email. The retaining wall will make way for the eastbound right-turn lane onto Highway105 from Jackson Creek Parkway. New traffic signal work at the intersection is scheduled to begin early…
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The origin of Americans | From the Editor
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When the French and Indian War began in 1764, English soldiers and American colonists were brought together on a large scale for the first time. During the 157 preceding years, the residents of the New World considered themselves English in all aspects. The arriving English, particularly the officers, did not. They considered the Americans stubborn,…
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The origin of Americans | From the Editor
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When the French and Indian War began in 1764, English soldiers and American colonists were brought together on a large scale for the first time. During the 157 preceding years, the residents of the New World considered themselves English in all aspects. The arriving English, particularly the officers, did not. They considered the Americans stubborn,…
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Lawsuit against Palmer Lake dismissed, trustee resigns
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A lawsuit against the town of Palmer Lake in a bid to halt an effort to build the second Buc-ee’s location in Colorado was dismissed last week. The plaintiff, Integrity Matters, alleged the town violated citizens’ First Amendment rights, due process and the Colorado Public Meetings Law in deciding eligibility for the annexation of certain…
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Lawsuit against Palmer Lake dismissed
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A lawsuit against the Town of Palmer Lake has been dismissed, the town announced Friday. The suit had been filed by the Colorado Springs-based political group Integrity Matters. “The Court’s ruling confirms that the claims brought against the Town were without sufficient legal basis to move forward,” the press release from Palmer Lake said. “While the…
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Lawsuit against Palmer Lake dismissed
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The Town of Palmer Lake had a win and a loss late last week. On the plus side, a lawsuit against the town was dismissed. That was followed immediately by the resignation of town trustee and Mayor Pro-tem Amy Hutson. The suit had been filed by the Colorado Springs-based political group Integrity Matters. “The Court’s ruling…
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Panthers volleyball finding its groove
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The Woodland Park volleyball team is beginning to find its groove. After dropping their first four matches and six of their first seven, the Panthers had won three of four heading into a road match against Colorado Springs Christian on Sept. 23. “Our skill level has been phenomenal this year, but we have struggled a…
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New Woodland Park recovery center geared toward executives
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A new addiction recovery program headquartered in Woodland Park is offering new hope to executives, entrepreneurs and professionals. “What I’ve found is that there are few-to-almost-no places that will approach mind, body and spirit for the high-functioning, high-capacity individual,” Jack G. Smith, founder & executive director of Compass Integrative Recovery said. “If you’re feeling stuck…
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Summit continues to show performance increase
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Summit Elementary School in Divide showed an increase in overall school performance for the 2024-2025 academic year. According to a report released last month by the 2025 Colorado School Performance Framework, Summit increased to 92.9 percent, up from 89.5 percent from the year before. The increase follows Summit’s performance rating that was higher by 21.8…
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Teller County on the upswing
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With a service center coming in Divide, improved fairgrounds, responsible growth, debt-free, an award-winning hospital and collaboration among elected officials, Teller County is distinct. Speaking Sept. 24 at State of the County breakfast at the Ute Pass Cultural Center, Teller County Commissioner Dan Williams reported the good news and some challenges. The city of Victor,…