Author: Pat Hill Pikes Peak Courier
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Teller County honors 9/11
The mood was somber as Teller County residents, officials and first responders gathered in Lions Park in Woodland Park the morning of Sept. 11. “This park is specifically designed around the events of that day when 19 al-Qaida hijackers attacked the United States with four airplanes,” said Dan Williams, master of ceremonies, Teller County commissioner…
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Quilters reach out to Aspen Acres fire victims
Warm and fuzzy, a quilt is something to hold while suffering sudden tragedy. That is the message of the 90 quilts sent to victims of the Aspen Acres fire by Quilters Above the Clouds. The fire, ignited June 29 near Pueblo, burned 102,004 acres and destroyed 324 homes in Pueblo, Huerfano, Custer and Fremont counties.…
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Commissioners pass STR regulations
Teller County commissioners passed Ordinance 23 last week that regulates short-term rentals in the unincorporated areas of the county. The last county in Colorado to regulate STRs, Teller’s was a response to more than 850 unregulated STRs, many of them with reported violations. The regulations include the requirement to register the property, obtain a license, own…
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Woodland Park concert celebrates Colorado’s 150th
A brass band with instruments from the Civil War era. Songs that tell stories of Colorado, Woodland Park and Teller County. A bang-up concert presented by the Woodland Park Wind Symphony is a musical tribute to the past. And a vintage band is a bonus to the “City Above the Clouds” concert Sept. 27. A…
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Need logs? Firewood sale coming up
A win-win for fire mitigation and heating homes, the annual firewood sale Oct. 10 at Mueller State Park gives dead trees a purpose. A project of Friends of Mueller State Park, the sale reflects dedication and hard labor by volunteers with the nonprofit organization. It’s also a fundraiser for the Friends, who help fund special…
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WP Volleyball Club takes bronze
As Woodland Park adds businesses and restaurants, and the city upgrades Bergstrom Park and ensures that a portion of land remains open space, the progress is visible. When it comes to attracting youth, the Woodland Park Volleyball Club is right up there with other amenities to add vitality of another kind. “We had 35…
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Flowers offer pizzazz to the downtown Woodland Park
The reimagining of Bergstrom Park, new signage, flowerpots sprucing up downtown, along with multiple façade upgrades, Woodland Park is a city on the move. Many of the improvements are due to the microgrant program launched last year by the Downtown Development Authority. “There is a lot of good stuff going on; people are taking advantage…
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Cripple Creek Arts Alliance features local artists
Creativity and artists flourish in southern Teller County this month. Following shows throughout the month, the Cripple Creek Arts Alliance hosts the grand finale that begins with an artists’ reception on Sept. 26. The show runs through Oct. 4 at the Cripple Creek Heritage Center. The show features guest artists Kathy Walden, known as the…
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StoryTeller Project features local storytellers
Quietly stunning, the unleashing of stories told by locals who speak of mental health challenges heightens the drama of the StoryTeller Project. In the video, people share stories of domestic abuse, suicide attempts, postpartum depression, feelings of abandonment or loss of childhood for the project filmed on scene. A partnership of the Teller County Mental…
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Clients thrive at Faithful Hearts
Enhancing the bond between horse and human, Faithful Hearts Equine Learning Center treats clients on a ranch north of Woodland Park. “Horses are highly motivated and play off human emotions, respond to whatever state you’re in,” said Stephanie Smith-Zaruba, co-founder of the nonprofit organization with Holly Fletcher. Founded in 2020 in Fletcher’s backyard, the…