Tag: park county
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No screens, big skies: Why mountain summer camps still matter
By Katie Soenke For many Colorado families, summer camp remains a childhood tradition that has changed surprisingly little over the decades. While technology has transformed how kids spend their free time, camps tucked into the forests of Teller and Park counties continue to offer something simple: a week outdoors, new friendships and a chance to…
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Slash pile in Pike National Forest set ablaze
Lake George Fire Protection District helped knock down a slash pile fire on May 8. The LGFPD was paged out for a fire on Park County Road 98 in Pikes Peak National Forest at 4:23 a.m. Upon arrival, they found a machine-made slash pile fully engulfed. LGFPD provided two type-six brush trucks, one command, one…
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Antero Reservoir in Park County to be emptied amid drought response
Deborah Grigsby Park County’s Antero Reservoir will be emptied over the coming weeks, with its water being transferred to Cheesman Reservoir as part of the Denver Water’s drought response and will eventually close it to recreational activities. Antero Reservoir sits at an elevation of approximately 8,900 feet. Because of its high altitude location, it loses…
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Judge rules charges stick for suspect in 2024 double homicide case
An El Paso County judge ruled Wednesday to bind over, or accept, all 11 charges faced by Johnny Morris, the Colorado Springs man accused of killing two people in separate counties before fleeing the state last year. Morris, 47, is charged with several felonies for his alleged role in the murders of Stephen Walker and…
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On the docket this week: Quail Lake kidnapping suspect, man accused of double homicide back in court
Last week, the 4th Judicial District saw a judge hand down a 30-year prison sentence to the defendant in the deadly 2024 Sinton Road shooting and a trial date set for co-defendants in the kidnapping and sexual assault case of two local runaways. More hearings are in store for this week. Here is the rundown:…
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Man arrested in connection with Manitou Springs criminal investigation
Authorities have arrested a man in connection with “recent activities that occurred in Manitou Springs over the past two days,” according to a news release sent Friday evening. The suspect, Travis Lee Garrigan, was taken into custody in Park County on Friday. Officials did not provide additional details about what led up to his arrest.…
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Lunch scheduled to discuss proposed Park County reservoir
Aurora Water is proposing to build a new reservoir—Wild Horse Reservoir, near Hartsel in Park County. The process is expected to formally begin in 2026 and take about two years to complete. Provided that all applicable permits, authorizations, and approvals are received, Aurora Water’s goal is to begin construction on Wild Horse Reservoir around 2030.…
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Drowning victim at Eleven Mile State Park identified
A 33-year-old man has been identified as the drowning victim at Eleven Mile Reservoir last week, the Park County Coroner’s office announced Monday in a Facebook post. Zachary Gursky, two others and a dog were reportedly paddleboarding in the reservoir around 1 p.m. Aug. 1. Colorado Parks and Wildlife reported that a large windstorm rolled through…
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Drowning victim at Eleven Mile State Park identified
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A 33-year-old man has been identified as the drowning victim at Eleven Mile Reservoir last week, the Park County Coroner’s office announced Monday in a Facebook post. Zachary Gursky, two others and a dog were reportedly paddleboarding in the reservoir around 1 p.m. Friday. Colorado Parks…
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Drowning victim at Eleven Mile State Park identified
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A 33-year-old man has been identified as the drowning victim at Eleven Mile Reservoir last week, the Park County Coroner’s office announced Monday in a Facebook post. Zachary Gursky, two others and a dog were…