Author: Sonja Oliver Pikes Peak Courier

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Like a timeless evergreen tree, independent musicians Richy Mitch and the Coal Miners (RMCM) have proven their sustainability, just as their very first release, “Evergreen” continues to gain listeners and popularity eight years since the…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save “A Cowboy’s Legacy — In the Shadow of Pikes Peak” is a performance celebration of western heritage to be presented Sept. 20 from 7-9 p.m. at the Ute Pass Cultural Center in Woodland Park. The…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The World’s Greatest Gold Camp’s history comes to life during the 25th annual Mt. Pisgah Speaks Cemetery Tour as performed by members of the Gold Camp Victorian Society over the weekend of Sept. 20-21. Visitors can step back in time to experience “in person” the…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save After 104 years the Teller County Fair is still going strong, bringing together the community and providing opportunities and events to continue the heritage of the “county fair tradition.” “The work is long and hard…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Every Saturday from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Gold Camp Victorian Society members perform at Cripple Creek’s Pocket Park and at the Outlaw & Lawmen Jail Museum. Known as the “World’s Greatest Gold Camp”, the…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Since 1921, the Teller County Fair has been an important part of the mountain community’s heritage and the 2025 fair offers an abundance of activities and events to include the entire county’s participation. There is something for everyone at this year’s fair, filled with a…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In his report to the Cripple Creek City Council at its Jan. 15 meeting, Administrator Frank Salvato gave an update on rumblings regarding sports betting entities’ attempts to introduce a bill to allow statewide internet…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Community Emergency Response Team is a national program under FEMA which educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the unique hazards that may occur where they live. It offers a “consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The impact of a record-breaking spring snowstorm in Cripple Creek and Victor over March 13-14 brought to light the strengths of communities coming together, as well as identifying weaknesses. Cripple Creek Mayor Annie Durham decided…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Cripple Creek’s historic Butte Opera House Theater has announced its 2024 professional season opening in June and continuing through December. The season also offers a few surprises with music and comedy, along with Friends of the Butte-sponsored community productions. According to Butte Theater Manager Zack…