Author: Sonja Oliver
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Cripple Creek council approves land purchase for future police station
The Cripple Creek City Council met on May 20 and approved a resolution to purchase property located at 0 West Carr Ave. from Cactus Land and Development, LLC for the price of $455,000. The resolution authorizes the City Administrator to enter into the necessary negotiations for the real estate purchase. Currently the property exists as…
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Cripple Creek Council approves land purchase for future police station
The Cripple Creek City Council met on May 20 and approved a resolution to purchase property located at 0 West Carr Ave. from Cactus Land and Development, LLC for the price of $455,000. The resolution authorizes the City Administrator to enter into the necessary negotiations for the real estate purchase. Currently the property exists as…
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Cripple Creek home rule charter heading to voters
The Cripple Creek City Council voted on May 6 to approve a final draft of the home rule charter which will be submitted to city voters in the Nov. 3 election. Proponents say the benefits of operating under home rule charter status brings the potential for more local control, increased revenue, protected land use, increased…
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A Place for Kids moving forward to next phase in plans for child care center
An agreement has been executed between the city of Cripple Creek and the Community of Caring (COC) Foundation, allowing the nonprofit to begin the design phase and construction of A Place for Kids Childcare and Exploration Center. At its March 19 meeting, the Cripple Creek City Council voted to ratify the mayor’s signature on an…
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‘The Spark’ fundraiser to supplement equipment, training of firefighters
The Cripple Creek Firefighter Foundation will host “The Spark”, a kickoff event and Fire Department Awards Celebration on Saturday, Apr. 4, from 6-9 p.m. at the Cripple Creek Elks Lodge #316 located at 375 E. Bennett Ave. Tickets are $20 and proceeds will help fund firefighter training, equipment, and safety education programs. The Cripple Creek…
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‘The Spark’ fundraiser to supplement equipment, training of firefighters
The Cripple Creek Firefighter Foundation will host “The Spark”, a kickoff event and Fire Department Awards Celebration on Saturday, Apr. 4, from 6-9 p.m. at the Cripple Creek Elks Lodge #316 located at 375 E. Bennett Ave. Tickets are $20 and proceeds will help fund firefighter training, equipment, and safety education programs. The Cripple Creek…
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Pearl’s Follies event brings in needed funds for foundation repair
Pearl’s Follies attendees frolicked into the night of March 7 at their 27th annual fundraiser benefitting the Old Homestead Parlour House and Museum. The event was held at the Chamonix Hotel and Casino Grande Salon Ballroom with over 250 people attending. Pearl’s Follies celebrates the life of Madam Pearl DeVere, raising funds for the country’s…
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Cripple Creek’s Butte Theater 2026 season promises ‘something for everyone’
Cripple Creek’s historic Butte Theater announced their 2026 professional show season line-up on Feb. 22 at an event held exclusively for patrons and supporters of the arts where they viewed short promotional videos of the upcoming shows. Beginning in June, this year’s season offers classic melodrama, musicals, comedy and dance with “Under the Colorado Moon,”…
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Cripple Creek home rule charter progresses at Feb 11 meeting
The City of Cripple Creek Charter Committee met Feb. 11 to discuss progress on a charter under which they will operate as a home rule city should voters approve it in the upcoming November election. The process began February, 2025 when the city council voted to explore the benefits and drawbacks of becoming a “home…
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Pearl’s Follies celebrates 27th year Mar. 7
There will be a “hot time in the old town” of Cripple Creek as patrons and supporters gather for Pearl’s Follies, a fundraiser benefitting the Old Homestead Parlour House and Museum. The event is slated for Saturday, March 7 and will be held at the Chamonix Hotel and Casino Grande Salon Ballroom. Now in its…