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“Summer of Fun” Invades Teller High Country in Grandiose Fashion
Hefty Lineup of Events/Festivals Underway for Local Communities. When the weather warms up in the summer in our Teller County/Ute Pass area, the region sizzles with a virtual bombardment of special events and festivals, encompassing a huge variety of styles and unique happenings that often reflect the local communities. This...
SWTC EMS hosts open house July 6
Southwest Teller County EMS is throwing a party July 6 to show off six new ambulance bays adjacent to the facility in Cripple Creek. A $1.6 million project, the parking spots for the ambulances are distinctive with geometric windows on each door and views of the city’s landscape, houses and wildlife.
Laureen Murray bids farewell to CCV School District
An influencer who has affected the health of hundreds of children in southern Teller County, Laureen Murray announced her retirement recently from the Cripple Creek/Victor School District. “It’s time for a change,” said Murray, whose last day is July 31. After 18 years with the school district, preceded...
Non-Gaming Options Thrive in Southern Teller and Throughout the High Country
Area Abounds with Treasure of Food, Shopping, Lodging and Historic Hubs. When people think about spending a day in Teller County, many immediately think of the gambling options available in Cripple Creek. Others may try to plan their trip around one of the region’s signature festivals or decide to spend...
Teller County Government Leaders Demand Ouster of Colorado GOP Chairman
Editor’s Note: The following letter was submitted to TMJ News, and was signed by key elected leaders of Teller County, and the cities of Woodland Park, Cripple Creek and Victor. It refers to email comments made by Dave Williams, the chairman of the Colorado Republican Party. Dave Williams is also a candidate for Colorado’s 5th Congressional District seat, being vacated by Doug Lamborn. More notably, the letter takes issue with a call on social media by the state GOP Party, requesting to “Burn all the #pride flags this June.”
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