Author: Marianne Mogon
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Quick action from Florissant firefighters averts disaster during Bullion fire in threatened residential area
At approximately 4:16 p.m. on April 22, Teller County dispatch received a call of a fire at Colorado Mountain Estates, a subdivision off Teller County 1 in Florissant. Florissant Fire Protection District arrived on the scene at 4:28 p.m. and Interim Fire Chief Erik Holt took command of the Bullion fire. Mutual aid support from…
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Questions abound regarding future of Florissant Fire Protection District following board suspension of chief
The Florissant community is abuzz after word got out that Mike Bailey, chief of Florissant Fire Protection District, was placed on suspension this month, and an interim chief, Erik Holt, was put in place. The Florissant Community Page on Facebook was active with comments supporting Bailey and concerns about ongoing fire protection. A letter in…
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New massage business now open in Florissant
In an effort to facilitate healing for the body, mind, and spirit, licensed massage therapist Alexis Chavez opened her studio Radiant Health Therapeutic Massage in Florissant April 18. Chavez was born in Montrose and lived in several places within the state growing up. She attended Eagle Crest High School in Aurora and then continued her…
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Fire destroys home, garage and camper in rural Teller County town of Florissant
FLORISSANT • At least one person was injured in an afternoon fire that fully engulfed a home and camper Sunday in this rural Teller County town. The Florissant Fire Protection District was alerted to a structure fire near Granite and Quartz Roads in the Twin Rocks area at 1 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters found a…
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Fire destroys home, garage and camper in Teller County
FLORISSANT • At least one person was injured in a Sunday afternoon fire that fully engulfed a home and camper Sunday. The Florissant Fire Protection District was alerted to a structure fire near Granite and Quartz roads in the Twin Rocks area at 1 p.m. Firefighters found a two-story home, garage and camper vehicle engulfed…
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Student art competition entries from 5th Congressional District to be displayed at Colorado Springs Airport,
The 2022 Congressional Art Competition for Colorado’s 5th District will this year be displayed at the Colorado Springs Airport in addition to at the U.S. Capitol. Each year, the Congressional Institute hosts a student art competition to celebrate artistic talents nationwide in partnership with members of congress. Since 1982, students have competed for the opportunity…
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A combination farm store and CBD dispensary, The Farmacy is now open in Florissant
FLORISSANT • In an effort to share their passion for healthy living, Ryan and Jen Conley have opened The Farmacy at 18172 Teller County One in Florissant. A grand opening was held March 5 for the shop, a combination produce store and CBD dispensary. The Conleys sell home-grown produce as well as hemp products and…
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TELLER COUNTY GUIDE: Cripple Creek and Victor — travel back in time to the mining heyday
If you are searching for a day trip, an overnighter, or even a week-ender, you may want to check out the mining district of Victor and Cripple Creek. This area offers breathtaking mountain vistas and scenery, historic hiking trails, antique shopping, historical museums, a glimpse into old and new mining activity and casinos — and…
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Four brothers from Woodland Park to debut latest Christian film at Gold Hill Theater
“RUN” Official Trailer The four Gordon brothers are bringing their award-winning filmmaking talent to Woodland Park to debut their latest faith-based film, “Run.” Paige (age 33), Joseph (31), Andrew (29), and Houston Gordon (27) — collectively known as GoBros — grew up in Woodland Park. On the set: Joseph pointing, Andrew reading script, Houston on…
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Lake George Charter School team finishes third in statewide Future City competition
Six students from Lake George Charter School were collectively awarded third place in the 2022 statewide Future City competition. Future City is a project-based learning program where students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades imagine, research, design and build cities of the future. Students are given the opportunity to do things required of engineers: identify…