Author: Marianne Mogon
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Awards presented to Gymkhana participants
PHOTO: Caption: Ute Pass Cultural Center was filled with participants, families, and sponsors of the 33rd Awards Banquet of Lake George Outfitters and Gymkhana on Sept. 27. Board President April Achord opened the ceremony with the National Anthem followed by a prayer. She began the festivities announcing there were over 91 participants in the Gymkhanas. The…
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Awards presented to Gymkhana participants
Ute Pass Cultural Center was filled with participants, families, and sponsors of the 33rd Awards Banquet of Lake George Outfitters and Gymkhana on Sept. 27. Board President April Achord opened the ceremony with the National Anthem followed by a prayer. She began the festivities announcing there were over 91 participants in the Gymkhanas. The biggest…
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Fire damages Thunderbird Inn in Florissant
The iconic Thunderbird Inn in Florissant received moderate to severe damage resulting from a fire Wednesday, October 1. The bulk of the fire was in the front bar area near the fireplace. With extension along the wood floor and walls. Fire was also found around the stove pipe, ceiling, and attic area. As of this…
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Fire damages Thunderbird Inn in Florissant
The historic Thunderbird Inn bar and restaurant in Florissant received “moderate to severe damage” after a fire late Wednesday night, according to Florissant Fire Rescue. The bulk of the fire was in the front bar area near the fireplace, officials said. Fire was also found around the stove pipe, ceiling and attic area. The Thunderbird…
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Fire damages Thunderbird Inn in Florissant
The historic Thunderbird Inn bar and restaurant in Florissant received “moderate to severe damage” after a fire late Wednesday night, according to Florissant Fire Rescue. The bulk of the fire was in the front bar area near the fireplace, officials said. Fire was also found around the stove pipe, ceiling and attic area. The Thunderbird…
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Fire damages Thunderbird Inn in Florissant
The historic Thunderbird Inn bar and restaurant in Florissant received “moderate to severe damage” after a fire late Wednesday night, according to Florissant Fire Rescue. The bulk of the fire was in the front bar area near the fireplace, officials said. Fire was also found around the stove pipe, ceiling and attic area. The Thunderbird…
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Lunch scheduled to discuss proposed Park County reservoir
Aurora Water is proposing to build a new reservoir—Wild Horse Reservoir, near Hartsel in Park County. The process is expected to formally begin in 2026 and take about two years to complete. Provided that all applicable permits, authorizations, and approvals are received, Aurora Water’s goal is to begin construction on Wild Horse Reservoir around 2030.…
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Lunch scheduled to discuss proposed Park County reservoir
Aurora Water is proposing to build a new reservoir—Wild Horse Reservoir, near Hartsel in Park County. The process is expected to formally begin in 2026 and take about two years to complete. Provided that all applicable permits, authorizations, and approvals are received, Aurora Water’s goal is to begin construction on Wild Horse Reservoir around 2030.…
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Railroad hero featured as PPHS Chautauqua
Teller County’s Scott Stalnaker was on motorcycle ride exploring the countryside along the Platte River where the river runs below Dome Rock in the Platte Canyon in Jefferson County. He came across a stone memorial to an engineer with the Denver, South Park and Pacific railroad. On Oct. 19, as part of Pikes Peak Historical…
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Despite showers, successful weekend for Lake George Days
Although the weekend weather was intermittent with periods of rain, spirits weren’t dampened, and Lake George Days went off without a hitch. The gem and mineral show had a good crowd and vendors. The auction was a success and people seemed to be pleased with treasures they had obtained. Kids dug through the sandbox and…