Tag: teller county commissioners
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A roundabout at highways 24 and 67? Teller commissioners question its safety
There’s nothing like plans for a roundabout to illustrate the rural/urban divide in Colorado. “We were totally caught off guard and surprised by a roundabout the Colorado Department of Transportation is proposing at the intersection of Colorado Highway 67 and U.S. Highway 24 in Divide,” said Teller County Administrator Ross Herzog, speaking at the commissioners…
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Commissioners issue Stage 2 burn ban
Teller County commissioners implemented a Stage 2 fire ban last week to prohibit all open burning. “In the middle of a Stage 2 fire ban, when you could smell the smoke, eyes watering, this weekend we had trail users come up here and light campfires,” said Commissioner Dan Williams, speaking at the commissioners’ meeting March…
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Commissioners express gratitude
Teller County commissioners released a statement last week praising the efforts of hundreds of people who responded to the crisis caused by the 43-day government shutdown. At issue was the loss of food stamps for 3,000 residents who are beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. While the shutdown ended, SNAP benefits were not immediately…