Author: Doug Fitzgerald
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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,…
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Why I’m glad Jimmy Kimmel is back | From the editor
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Jimmy Kimmel is back. I’m glad he’s back, but not because I enjoy his show. I have other reasons for gratitude. I’m glad because I quickly got tired of the tone of conversation around his suspension. One side cried it was a violation of his freedom of speech. It wasn’t. Not even close. The other…
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Why I’m glad Jimmy Kimmel is back | From the editor
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Jimmy Kimmel is back. I’m glad he’s back, but not because I enjoy his show. I have other reasons for gratitude. I’m glad because I quickly got tired of the tone of conversation around his suspension. One side cried it was a violation of his freedom of speech. It wasn’t. Not even close. The other…
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My unlikely sports heroes | From the Editor
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I’ve always rooted for the underdog. While others rode the bandwagon of whichever team was successful at the time, I avoided it like the back of an ambulance. It’s been a handy trait being a Rockies fan. It has also helped endure the past decade or so of the Broncos’ struggles. As a kid, it…
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My unlikely sports heroes | From the Editor
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I’ve always rooted for the underdog. While others rode the bandwagon of whichever team was successful at the time, I avoided it like the back of an ambulance. It’s been a handy trait being a Rockies fan. It has also helped endure the past decade or so of the Broncos’ struggles. As a kid, it…
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These Romeos love community service
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Back in 2011, the Divide Cemetery was full of obstacles and overgrowth. “We saw the cemetery all grown over and somebody needed to do something about it,” Robert Elder said. The “somebody” turned out to be a group of Romeos. Romeo stands for retired old men eating out. But these guys do a lot more…
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Woodland council sends loud message with silence
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A silent standoff of sorts was initiated during the Sept. 18 meeting of the Woodland Park City Council. An ordinance was on the agenda intended to amend the city’s zoning regulations to come into compliance with state law concerning accessory dwelling units. When it came time for a motion to set it for a public…
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These Romeos love community service
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Back in 2011, the Divide Cemetery was full of obstacles and overgrowth. “We saw the cemetery all grown over and somebody needed to do something about it,” Robert Elder said. The “somebody” turned out to…
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A Utah shooter attacked free speech | From the Editor
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save I believe in free speech. Because of that, I believed in Charlie Kirk. Not because I always agreed with him, but rather because he practiced free speech the way it should be practiced. He talked…
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A Utah shooter attacked free speech | From the Editor
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save I believe in free speech. Because of that, I believed in Charlie Kirk. Not because I always agreed with him, but rather because he practiced free speech the way it should be practiced. He talked…