Author: Michelle Karas
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‘Night of refreshment and joy’ honors law enforcement agencies in/around Teller County | From the Editor
Those we work with often become like a second family to us. That’s especially true when it comes to law enforcement officers. Unlike most of us, these dedicated public servants may be (and often are) called upon risk their lives to protect others in the course of a “typical” work day. You’ve likely heard of…
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A laudable example of giving back | From the Editor
Those who protect and serve us don’t always have everything they need to do so. When responding to violence these days, law enforcement officers have a need to be specially equipped with body armor that can protect them from multiple types of gunfire, but it’s not always in the department budget. This is why the…
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Returning to school amidst constantly changing pandemic precautions | From the Editor
The cooler temperatures (70s, not 90s) and drizzles last weekend brought a sweet taste of the crisp fall days to come. I find the fall and back to school time invigorating. Certainly, we are not done with the summer heat just yet. But I am among those few (it seems) who look forward to the…
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Returning to school amidst constantly changing pandemic precautions | From the Editor
The cooler temperatures (70s, not 90s, thankfully) and drizzles last weekend brought a sweet taste of the crisp fall days to come. I find the fall and back to school time invigorating. Certainly, we are not done with the summer heat just yet. But I am among those few (it seems) who look forward to…
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Merger, station renovations a strong foundation for new Monument fire district | From the Editor
With renovations completed at Monument Station No. 1 and the finalization of a merger between Tri-Lakes Monument and Donald Wescott fire protection districts, a solid foundation has been laid for the newly formed Monument Fire Protection District. The new district, under the direction of Chief Andy Kovacs, has 73 personnel and provides fire and life…
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Weekend offerings show off Woodland Park at its very best | From the Editor
Thunderclouds gathered above the Mountain Arts Festival Saturday afternoon in Woodland Park, but no one ran for cover. It’s par for the course that the weather will be mercurial on any given day in the City Above the Clouds. Storm clouds over the Vino & Notes festival in Woodland Park Saturday, Aug. 7, 2022. Michelle…
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High school senior helps raise funds for ‘invisible’ diseases | From the Editor
Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week isn’t until the first week in December, but an event that’s coming up this month in north Colorado Springs is helping to draw attention to and raise funds for the cause even sooner. “Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract,” states the…
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Music making a difference: Concert will raise funds, awareness for suicide prevention | From the Editor
It’s soon back to school time for Tri-Lakes area students, and with that comes the return of some of their mental-health stressors. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and with youth mental health issues on the increase since the start of the pandemic, suicide prevention and awareness continues to be crucial. A group of talented…
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Kudos to Mathew Neal for navigating Woodland Park schools through a challenging year | From the Editor
After serving as superintendent of Woodland Park School District for just over a year, Dr. Mathew Neal finished his last day in that role July 29. As of the start of this week, Neal’s new role with the district is as transitional superintendent, a consultant role in which he’ll support the board of education into…
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Paddleboarder’s death underscores dangers of cold water recreation | From the Editor
Miguel Mendez Villalpando was young and athletic, presumably a good swimmer, and yet tragically he died this month in what is presumed to be a drowning while paddleboarding on Dillon Reservoir. Mendez Villalpando, 25, was a graduate of Lewis-Palmer High School and Colorado College. The Englewood resident was pursuing a career as a paralegal at…