Author: Doug Fitzgerald
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Avenger celebrated with permit, award
Woodland Park celebrated two milestones concerning the Avenger Open Space on June 4. The first was being granted a special use permit from the National Forest Service to a 0.70 piece of property that will allow public access to Avenger. The permit finally allows all of the carefully placed dominos to fall. Woodland Park was…
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Pets of the week
Call TCRAS at 719-686-7707 to set up an appointment. Tuna came to TCRAS as a stray, so not much is known about her history. She is super loving and is a friend to everyone. She’s sort of a couch potato and enjoys lying around with my people as much as she can. Manzana came all…
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Making the right picks | From the editor
A recent move by the Colorado legislature brought to mind a recent unpleasant exchange. In the legislature, Senate Bill 131 limits customers to six deposits within a 24‑hour period and bans the use of credit cards to fund betting accounts. It also prohibits sports‑betting companies from targeting anyone under 21 and from sending push notifications…
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Making the right picks | From the editor
A recent move by the Colorado legislature brought to mind a recent unpleasant exchange. In the legislature, Senate Bill 131 limits customers to six deposits within a 24‑hour period and bans the use of credit cards to fund betting accounts. It also prohibits sports‑betting companies from targeting anyone under 21 and from sending push notifications…
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Tri-Lakes business owners told wildfire preparedness begins before smoke appears
Area business leaders learned wildfire preparedness extends far beyond protecting buildings during a June 2 luncheon hosted by the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce at Texas Roadhouse in Monument. A spokesman for the Monument Fire Protection District outlined strategies for business continuity, community support and disaster recovery before the next major wildfire strikes. Wildfire preparedness is…
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Courier news briefs
Pan for gold It’s gold panning season in Victor. The Victor Lowell Thomas Museum will be hosting hands-on gold panning adventures this summer in the heart of the historic mining town. Participants will learn the basics of traditional gold panning techniques just like the miners and prospectors who lived through the boomtown days that shaped…
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Tribune news briefs
Fishing derby Tri-Lakes Lions Kids Fishing Derby will be held on June 4 at Palmer Lake. The entry fee is a non-perishable food item for Tri-Lakes Cares. No fishing license is required. The derby runs from 8-11 a.m. with the awards being given at 11:30 a.m. First, second, and third place awards are given for…
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Union was preserved at Newburgh | From the Editor
The man who has been called the “father of his country” was certainly that. He led the successful rebellion. He was president of the Constitutional Convention in 1787, which rewrote the Articles of Confederation and produced the World’s best and most enduring foundational document for a nation. After being unanimously elected as country’s first president,…
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Union was preserved at Newburgh | From the Editor
The man who has been called the “father of his country” was certainly that. He led the successful rebellion. He was president of the Constitutional Convention in 1787, which rewrote the Articles of Confederation and produced the World’s best and most enduring foundational document for a nation. After being unanimously elected as country’s first president,…
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Letters to the editor
Get involved Healthy government should welcome public participation, not avoid it. Citizens should not have to fight for basic transparency, timely responses, or equal treatment from public officials. A community functions best when residents attend meetings, ask questions, and remain engaged in local decisions that affect taxes, safety, land use, schools, and public resources. Public…