Author: Michelle Karas
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Fire education is especially important right now | From the Editor
There were at least two wildland fires in Teller County last week, and we are very lucky not to have lost any people or buildings in them. Also, the county is fortunate to have such dedicated, knowledgable and fast-acting firefighters, who responded to fires in Woodland Park and Florissant from multiple agencies. Residents of the…
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Your input needed on options for underutilized schools | From the Editor
There’s been a lot of talk about declining enrollment and underutilized school buildings in the Woodland Park School District lately. Residents now have an opportunity to have a say in how the district’s facilities move into the future. A survey that’s available now (go to the QR code that’s attached or follow this link: surveymonkey.com/r/w5L98c8)…
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New El Paso County open spaces bring us more trails to love | From the Editor
In the last few weeks, two new open spaces were unveiled in El Paso County — one of them in nearby Palmer Lake. April 7 was the official opening of Santa Fe Open Space in Palmer Lake. And on March 23, the 495-acre Kane Ranch Open Space was unveiled near Fountain. And, not to be…
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As number of children in need increases, more support of CASA is needed | From the Editor
There’s a reason why they put packets of tissues on the tables at the CASA of the Pikes Peak Region Light of Hope Breakfast, a fundraiser for the nonprofit. And it’s not because of allergy season. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates. These are trained volunteers appointed by judges to be a voice (in…
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As number of children in need increases, more support of CASA is needed | From the Editor
There’s a reason why they put packets of tissues on the tables at the CASA of the Pikes Peak Region Light of Hope Breakfast, a fundraiser for the nonprofit. And it’s not because of allergy season. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates, which are trained volunteers appointed by judges to be a voice (in…
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Chamber awards dinner showcases the Tri-Lakes community’s team spirit | From the Editor
The room was filled with sports fans wearing their favorite team’s jerseys Saturday — Avalanche, Nuggets, and, of course Broncos — as the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce celebrated its Annual Awards Dinner with an “All Stars” theme, encouraging attendees to show their team spirit with sports attire. Chamber President and CEO Terri Hayes was decked…
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It’s Best of Teller contest time! | From the Editor
It’s time for The Pikes Peak Courier’s annual Best of Teller contest! This is the one where, you, the reader, vote for your favorite places and people in Teller County, and we compile the results of your votes into a beautiful magazine that publishes in June. Best of Teller magazine, which will be inserted into…
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Inspiring women find ways to help Ukraine | From the Editor
Want to help Ukraine? These nonprofits in Colorado and beyond are supplying humanitarian aid For more than a month, Ukraine has been under siege. The Russian forces have targeted apartment buildings, schools and hospitals. Many have died in the bombing and the fighting. Food has become scarce. Millions of refugees are making their way to…
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Inspiring women find ways to help Ukraine | From the Editor
Want to help Ukraine? These nonprofits in Colorado and beyond are supplying humanitarian aid For more than a month, Ukraine has been under siege. The Russian forces have targeted civilian dwellings, schools and hospitals. Many citizens have died in the bombing and fighting. Food has become scarce. Millions of refugees are making their way to…
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2022 TRI-LAKES GUIDE: An introduction
There’s a word that’s featured prominently in each of the stories you’ll read in this magazine: community. The Tri-Lakes area isn’t just a geographic designation for a group of municipalities clustered around or near three lakes, it’s a tight-knit community of caring people that includes and supports a variety of businesses and nonprofit organizations. In…