Author: Courier Staff
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Mount Pisgah Speaks on tap for September
The Gold Camp Victorian Society will host Mount Pisgah Speaks Sept. 19-20. It’s the 26th anniversary of the annual historic tour of Mt. Pisgah Cemetery and the colorful characters who rest there. The Gold Camp Victorian Society members will again be portraying personalities of the World’s Greatest Gold Camp of the 1890s. They will entertain…
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Pets of the Week
Call 719-686-7707 to schedule an appointment Sabrina is a sweet cat who loves sunny windows, fresh air, watching the birds from the windowsill and playing fetch. She is loving and enjoys being petted and taking naps. Sabrina is in a foster home and is not currently at the shelter. If you would like to meet…
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Don Moore to launch write-in campaign for Teller County commissioner
Teller County will have one more candidate for commissioner, but you’ll need to write his name in. Florissant’s Don Moore announced his write-in campaign. He will officially launch his campaign on July 1 at 6:15 p.m. at 965 Pathfinder Road in Florissant. “The kickoff event will be informal, family-friendly, and open to the community,” Moore’s…
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Pekron to swim at Nebraska-Kearney
Kensley Pekron, a 2026 graduate of Merit Academy, has committed to continue her athletic and academic career at the University of Nebraska-Kearney, where she will compete on the varsity swim team as a distance and mid-distance swimmer. Pekron has been a member of Peak Swim Team, Teller County’s local USA Club swim team, for several…
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Courier letters to the editor
The price at the pump: A response Gasoline prices have temporarily risen due to the war in Iran, but the author, in his March 25 letter to the editor, omits the fact that gas prices under Biden were also very high. Then we quickly move into our nation’s character. Based on this letter to the…
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Teller Democrats holding caucus
Teller County Democrats will hold their 2026 Caucus and Assembly on March 7. Democrats will Caucus at the historic Pikes Peak Community Center at 11122 Hwy 24 in Divide. This building is located just east of the intersection of Hwy 24 and Hwy 67 South. It is on the south side of that intersection, next…
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Courier letters to the editor for Feb. 4
Forum on home insurance There is a forum put on by a local group. It is Saturday Feb. 7 from 2-4 p.m. at the Woodland Park library This is an opportunity to ask the state insurance commissioner and others on the panel, questions about the difficult insurance situation in our area. We are in a…
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Courier news briefs for Feb. 4
Scholarship available Sheriff Jason Mikesell announced last week that County Sheriffs of Colorado, Inc. will award a $500 scholarship to a deserving Teller County student this spring. Scholarship announcements have been mailed to all high school offices in the eligible counties and to all Colorado higher education institutions. Applications are available online at www.csoc.org, or…
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Pets of the week for Feb. 4
Call at TCRAS at 719-686-7707 and set a time to meet a future friend. Hello, fellow galaxy explorers. This is Grogu. He’s been traveling with his brother long enough and is ready to join a new crew. He’s learning all about how to use the force (it’s all about the puppy eyes) to get what…
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TCRAS earns prestigious award
The Teller County Regional Animal Shelter was selected as the recipient of the inaugural Bureau of Animal Protection Exemplary Service Award. This Exemplary Service Award acknowledges TCRAS’s assistance during animal cruelty investigations and animal removals or surrenders, as well as their reliable and timely support, compassionate animal care, follow-through communication, and a demonstrated commitment to…