Author: Kristen Higginbotham
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Woodland Park DDA micro-grants support downtown improvements
Special to the Courier Through its Micro-Grant Program, the Woodland Park Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is helping turn small-scale improvements into meaningful, visible change across the city’s core. Originally offered in 2023 as the Signature Events Micro-Grant program, the program is back for its third year and represents a modern evolution of Woodland Park’s downtown…
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Woodland Park grows its future with community garden
When the right people collaborate, beautiful things take form! Earlier this year, the dynamic team at Community Partnership Family Resource Center and a few dedicated staff at the City of Woodland Park pooled their resources to create a living example of community. The west lawn of City Hall is now home to the Community Garden,…
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Faces of service: Spotlighting Woodland Park’s unsung municipal heroes
In the bustling hive of city governance, it’s easy for the public to perceive municipal employees as faceless bureaucrats, merely cogs in the machinery of local administration. However, behind every policy decision and infrastructure project lies a team of dedicated individuals who are deeply connected to the heartbeat of our community. You’ll find more than…
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A Junction in History: The Story of the Roberts House | Get to know your city
In 1873, decades before Woodland Park and other Teller County communities became incorporated, the Junction House, was built. The Junction House sat on County Road 21 on the eastern edge of Woodland Park; a narrow dirt road parallel to today’s US-24 near the Crystola Roadhouse. The Junction House was a bustling hub for travelers heading…
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National Community Survey: Engaging citizens for a better future | Get to know your city
In an effort to shape the future and foster community growth, cities across the nation are inviting their residents to participate in the National Community Survey (NCS). This survey aims to gather valuable insights into the needs, concerns, and aspirations of the public, empowering local governments to make informed decisions and improve the quality of…
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Give your input on the Housing Needs Assessment survey | Get to know your city
As small communities continue to grow and evolve, it becomes essential to address the housing needs of their residents effectively. With limited housing options, residents grapple with rising costs, overcrowding, and a growing urgency to address this critical issue. A Housing Needs Assessment survey will serve as a powerful tool for understanding the scope of…
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Wildfires in Woodland Park: How ‘an ounce of preparation’ can save your property…and your life
Living in the mountains of Colorado has an abundance of rewards as well as a few risks too significant to be ignored. One of the most prevalent risks in our community is wildfires. Where there was once a designated wildfire “season”, wildfires happen all year long nowadays. During an impending fire threat to Philadelphia-area residents,…
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Women of Woodland Park’s past leave legacy of leadership and compassion
Woodland Park was once a hub of the wild, wild west, incorporated just prior to the start of World War 1. Founding members of the community included many notable women. Their contributions stretched far and wide, spanning generations. Many of today’s Woodland Park residents are unaware of the work of the founding women of our…
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Woodland Park kicks off February with ‘Name Our Snowplows’ contest | Get to Know Your City
Winter blues and world news got you down? When our news feeds are filled with stories fighting for our attention and the weather outside is blustery, it can be tough to keep spirits high. The City of Woodland Park is introducing a lighthearted way to bring our community together, while engaging in a free activity…
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Don’t get snowballed: Be prepared for winter in Woodland Park | Get to Know Your City
For goodness’ sake, winter is here weather or not you like it! Winter preparedness and safety are snow joke. Don’t be caught off-guard this season. Familiarize yourself with simple winter-weather and snow-safety tips to keep the falling flakes from disrupting your winter wonderland. Be ready when the flakes start to fly, by considering a few…