Author: Pat Hill
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Teller County EMS honored
Through rough terrain, mountain roads, snow, blizzards and wind, emergency medical technicians and paramedics in Teller County have been recognized regionally and nationally. Speaking to Teller County commissioners Bob Campbell, Erik Stone and Dan Williams Jan. 22, Zach Alvey highlighted the work of the Ute Pass Regional Health Services District/Community Paramedics and Southwest Teller…
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Homestead exemption among areas of concern for Teller commissioners
Elections, wolves, guns and property-tax exemptions for seniors over 65 and disabled veterans, all issues are on the table for Teller County commissioners. As the November 2026 election moves closer, Commissioner Dan Williams offered assurance about elections in Teller County. “I have full faith and confidence in our election process,” he said. “I say that…
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Library is technologically savvy
A place of ideas, a doorway to creativity and a laboratory for sharpening the intellect, with an emotional payoff, the library is a refuge in a chaotic time. Self-described evangelist for the “greatest library in the universe,” Tim Miller, executive director of the Rampart Library District, is talking up the offerings, the intrinsic benefits. …
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High View Baptist welcomes new pastor
As the new pastor of High View Baptist Church in Woodland Park, Austin Dovin delivered his first sermon Jan. 4. Dovin replaces former pastor, Steve Allen, who retired after serving the church for 12 years. In ministry for 15 years, Dovin served as family pastor for a Baptist church in Colorado Springs, before seeking…
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Audibel hearing opens in Woodland Park
Board-certified hearing specialist Travis Milliken has opened Audibel hearing center in Woodland Park. Milliken recently bought the business from Jim Stobaugh who owned a A Better Hearing Center. However, Milliken and his business are connected to the nationwide Audibel and he has the only outlet in southern Colorado. At the new business on Paradise Circle…
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Music recital wows audience
The kids rocked it out at a recent recital performed by 47 students of House of David Music Center in Woodland Park. Kimberly Founds, who launched the center last year as a nonprofit organization, directed the Showcase Fundraiser for five elementary schools. “The kids were just so full of pride at being able to give…
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Bates explains departure from school board
After the first meeting and a workshop with the school board, three of whose members were recently elected, Mick Bates announced his resignation. “I’m very proud of what we did as a conservative school board,” he said. In a time when cellphones are diverting students’ attention from their work, Bates and the board required…
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Dixon outlines reasons to go for another round as GMF mayor
For a mayor who intended to bid farewell in November to leading the town of Green Mountain Falls, Todd Dixon has changed his mind. Deciding to run for a third two-year term, Dixon credits a new natural treatment regimen for restoring his health and being pain-free. Diagnosed at high risk for genetic heart disease and…
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Leclercq retires in style
Humbled by the number of friends, colleagues and officials who came to say goodbye, to recognize her service to the city of Woodland Park, Suzanne LeClercq acknowledged that her retirement was bittersweet. “I didn’t think anybody would come tonight,” she said, speaking to a packed house Jan. 16 at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. “I…
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Cripple Creek and Woodland Park get official Main Street designation
Officials in Woodland Park and Cripple Creek celebrated last week after learning of their official designation as a Colorado Main Street by the Department of Local Affairs. Acceptance in the program opens opportunities for the cities to receive DOLA grants to include consultations with professionals on revitalization projects. The two cities join Victor to…