Author: Marianne Mogon

Due to a quick and aggressive response from first responders, a fire that erupted after a lightning strike on the northwest corner of the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument property Tuesday afternoon was contained within a few hours. At about 1 p.m., Florissant Fire & Protection District responded to call about a wildland fire at…

A wellness fair hosted by Deanna L. McNulty, owner of Florissant Family Medicine, attracted 150 people to the parking lot of her clinic on Aug. 8. Joining McNulty were Air Med, UC Health, Scentsy, Florissant Library, Joan Maxwell, Scott Little Chiropractic, Ute Pass Regional Ambulance Department, Florissant Fire Department, Select Care Medicare, Aspen Training, Namasayin CBD,…

This year the Lake George Fire Protection District is unable to hold its traditional Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser due to COVID-19 restrictions. But that won’t stop the small rural volunteer fire department serving 250 square miles fire department from seeking support another way. LGFPD will host a No Spaghetti/Spaghetti Dinner benefit from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15…

In these days of uncertainty and the various rules pertaining as to where you can go, what you can do, there is one activity that can be done alone, or socially distanced with friends or a family. It’s called geocaching. Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting hobby using GPS-enabled devices. There are estimated to…

COVID-19 put a stop to many of Florissant Fire Protection District’s community outreach activities, at least temporarily. But Renee Bunting, Teller County Sheriff’s Office community outreach deputy, saw an opportunity for firefighters and first responders to connect with kids during the stay-at-home period. What better way than a Birthday Drive-By with a convoy of fire…

Robert “Bob” Carr Gilley died April 29, leaving behind a legacy in Lake George. The name Gilley is practically synonymous with Lake George; there’s even a Gilley Road. Bob Gilley was representative of the third generation of the Gilley family in the area. “Our Dad, Grandpy, and Grand-paw had Lake George running through his blood,”…

Teller County is home to this year’s 2020 Girl of the West as Ambassador of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo. Nineteen-year-old Makayla Carrico of Victor, the daughter of Chauncey and Teresa Carrico, and has been competing in equestrian sports since age 3. The title of “Girl of the West” was chosen because the girls…

LAKE GEORGE — In the late 1940s to early 1950s, Lake George became a tourist destination for campers, hikers, fishermen, hunters and those traveling through Ute Pass to the South Park region. Ye Olde Lake George Inn was a popular hangout, offering food, spirits, weekend dances and entertainment. Located on the north side of Highway…

The Florissant Grange will host a Chuck Pyle Tribute Dinner Concert April 10 featuring Rich Currier of Teller County. Currier will perform favorite tunes by Pyle, aka the “Zen Cowboy,” and share stories of their friendship. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa. and raised in Newton, Iowa, Pyle dropped out of college in Iowa and moved to…