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Commissioners extract county from WUI mandate
Teller County and Charis Bible College made national news after the shooting of Charlie Kirk in Utah Sept. 10. Kirk was scheduled to appear the next day at the bible college in Woodland Park. As a result, Sheriff Jason Mikesell directed a surge of law enforcement at the college that day. “We had to change…
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Explosive device destroys mailbox south of Florissant
The Teller County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an explosion at a parcel mailbox south of Florissant, according to a news release. Sheriff’s Office officials said that shortly after 5:30 p.m. Thursday, law enforcement received reports of an explosion inside a parcel box at the intersection of County Road 11 and High Chateau Road near Wrights…
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Calendar: 2019 Colorado summer fairs, rodeos, July 4 fireworks
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save FAIRS • Colorado Springs — June Jubilee Art and Craft Fair: Kick off summer with a celebration of fine visual arts and handcrafted goods. June 14-15, Acacia Park, Colorado Springs; coloradoevents.org/june-jubilee. • Denver — 16th…
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Letter to the Editor: Thank you for keeping sheriff’s deputies safe
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Thank you for keeping deputies safe We are so proud to live in one of the greatest communities in the U.S. This became very apparent to us when we did the recent fundraiser to purchase…
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50 Years Ago: Ute Pass Courier News on June 12, 1969
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SIDEWALK BAZAAR WILL OFFER SHOPPERS MANY BARGAINS At least 18 Woodland Park merchants will participate Saturday, June 14, in the first annual Sidewalk Bazaar, sponsored by the Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce. Also planned in conjunction…
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Words on Birds: The bird with built-in scuba gear
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save JOE LAFLEUR When you are out enjoying our rivers and streams this summer, you may be entertained by the scuba bird, the American Dipper. The Dipper has the ability control its buoyancy, floating on the…
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Words on Birds: The bird with built-in scuba gear
When you are out enjoying our rivers and streams this summer, you may be entertained by the scuba bird, the American Dipper. The Dipper has the ability control its buoyancy, floating on the water’s surface, then diving and swimming to the river bottom, where it walks around looking for food. It flaps its wings while…
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Calendar: 2019 Colorado summer fairs, rodeos, July 4 fireworks
FAIRS • Colorado Springs — June Jubilee Art and Craft Fair: Kick off summer with a celebration of fine visual arts and handcrafted goods. June 14-15, Acacia Park, Colorado Springs; coloradoevents.org/june-jubilee. • Denver — 16th Street Fair: Celebration of fine art and handcrafted goods. June 21-22, 16th Street Mall, Denver; 16thstfair.com. • Calhan — El…
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Letter to the Editor: Thank you for keeping sheriff’s deputies safe
Thank you for keeping deputies safe We are so proud to live in one of the greatest communities in the U.S. This became very apparent to us when we did the recent fundraiser to purchase 616 SHIELDS for our Teller County Deputies and several Cripple Creek law enforcement officers. The support we received from the…
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50 Years Ago: Ute Pass Courier News on June 12, 1969
SIDEWALK BAZAAR WILL OFFER SHOPPERS MANY BARGAINS At least 18 Woodland Park merchants will participate Saturday, June 14, in the first annual Sidewalk Bazaar, sponsored by the Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce. Also planned in conjunction with the bazaar is a formal dedication ceremony for the community’s new U.S. Post Office. WEATHER Weather offerings to date…