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WEBOpinions Mixed on New Property Tax Relief Legislation. Mountain Jackpot - September 13, 2024 0. Better of Two Evils or Confusing Mess? Trevor Phipps The property tax debacle at the state level finally came to a temporary conclusion after bills were...
Fire Ban Rescinded in Southern Teller - Mountain Jackpot
WEBAug 27, 2024 · For months, the council has toiled over many development-related subjects. Topping the list of big issues last week was a decision by the panel to rescind an earlier Stage 1 fire ban. At the request of Fire Chief Joe O’Conor, the council opted to follow the direction taken by Teller County and kill a ban on open burning that was originally ...
Bears On the Prowl In Teller County and Ute Pass High Country
WEBApr 9, 2019 · Pictures of bears wandering around Teller County homes and cabins can be seen often on social media pages. Several years ago, a resident in Green Mountain Falls shot and killed a bear as it came into his house and headed up the stairs toward a child’s room. Recently, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division or CPW issued publicized media ...
Live Stage Performances Return to Cripple Creek’s Butte Theater
WEBApr 17, 2021 · Rick Langenberg. Cripple Creek’s theatrical sabbatical is over. The Butte Theater, which has put the town on the regional and state entertainment map in a major way, is slated to reopen for live shows, and will showcase five major productions in 2021. These include their traditional lineup of shows, including a …
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mine Granted Extended Lifeline
WEBNov 23, 2021 · Rick Langenberg. One of Teller County’s largest employers, the Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mine Company, has received the county go-ahead for an extended lifeline package that will permit the highly visible Cresson operation to continue until at least 2031. Moreover, the mine, owned by the Newmont Corporation, the …
Woodland Park Panthers Devour Rival Manitou Mustangs
WEBOct 29, 2021 · Photos By Trevor Phipps. During the Woodland Park Panthers’ last home game of the season Friday evening, the stands were packed again and the team put on another great show. The Panthers battled their longtime rival team, the Manitou Springs Mustangs, and won by a whopping 46-20 score In what …
Live Music Dominates Pikes Peak Region’s “Summer of Fun”
WEBSep 3, 2024 · Cage the Elephant plays Sept. 19 and Barenaked Ladies performs Sept. 21 for the alternative rock lovers. Those who like classic rock will enjoy The Steve Miller Band on Sept. 27, ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd on Sept. 28 and Foreigner on Oct. 2. The 2024 concert lineup at Ford Amphitheatre ends before the weather gets too cold with a …
Fishing Hot Spots in the Teller/Ute Pass region
WEBJun 29, 2024 · The South Platte River and Spinney Reservoir were two spots near Teller County where fishing has been excellent. River Fishing. Temperatures in the South Platte have been between 70 and 85 degrees and water flows have been around 800-900 cfs. “Because of the high flow, trout are keying on larger …
GREEN BOX CELEBRATES 15 YEARS WITH BIGGEST FESTIVAL LINEUP
WEBJun 14, 2023 · Green Box is thrilled to announce their 15th Annual Green Box Arts Festival, set for June 30 – July 15. Celebrating 15 years of providing exemplary visual and performing arts experiences, Green Box this summer has masterfully curated more than 80 performances, events, and classes for residents and visitors for the community of …
State Voters May Decide Fate of Controversial Hunting Ban
WEBJul 18, 2024 · Only a little more than 124,000 valid signatures from registered Colorado voters are required to force the issue to a vote. Supporters of the ban describe the hunting of mountain lions, bobcats and other wild animals as “inhumane,” and label this action as “commercial killing.”. And under the plan, violator of this potential new law ...