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As Americans deal in varying ways with the ongoing government shutdown, Teller County commissioners counter the negative vibes with a positive beat. “We are not laying anybody off,” said Commissioner Dan Williams, speaking at the commissioners’ meeting Oct. 9. “Surrounding counties are looking at furloughs.” Unlike other counties, Williams added, Teller is debt-free. But as…

Marie Rieger checked all the boxes to be the new director of marketing and events for the city of Cripple Creek. Former owner in Lubbock, Texas, of a social media company, experienced in digital marketing and effusive about possibilities, Rieger is also a new resident, living a short sprint away from the office. Rieger arrives…

Closing in on her vision of Woodland Park as an art mecca, Gayle Gross has captured the attention of downtown businesses. As of last week, seven downtown owners agreed to display works by master-level artists in their stores. The Woodland Park Art Gallery debuts Oct. 3 during the initial First Friday Art Walk downtown. As…

Professional drummer on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Robert Smith is on to another gig, reviving the bank program at the high school in Cripple Creek. It’s a challenge. “There has been no music program here for over 20 years,” Smith said. “And I’m out of instruments, trombone, saxophone, you name it, I’m out.” Undaunted,…

Park State Bank & Trust celebrated its 60th anniversary last week with a community picnic for more than 700 adults and children. There were hot dogs and hamburgers, ice cream, music and art. There were original and current customers, former employees, people who happened to stop by, and children running around and jumping in the…

After releasing a 50-page report in June with recommendations for the Woodland Park school board, the WPSDForward task force hosts the Vision Forward Rally Oct. 1 at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. The rally is nearly a month before the election to give the six candidates the opportunity to meet with the community in a…