Tag: divide
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More delays for Highland Lakes fire arson suspect
Monday brought more delays for the woman accused of sparking the Highland Lakes fire that burned more than 150 acres near Divide last fall. It has been nearly a year since the fire was ignited, and the suspect’s case is moving slowly. Mental health stays and competency concerns delayed proceedings several times since the arrest…
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More delays for Highland Lakes fire arson suspect
Last week brought more delays for the woman accused of sparking the Highland Lakes fire that burned more than 150 acres near Divide last fall. It has been nearly a year since the fire was ignited, and the suspect’s case is moving slowly. Mental health stays and competency concerns delayed proceedings several times since the…
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These Romeos love community service
Back in 2011, the Divide Cemetery was full of obstacles and overgrowth. “We saw the cemetery all grown over and somebody needed to do something about it,” Robert Elder said. The “somebody” turned out to be a group of Romeos. Romeo stands for retired old men eating out. But these guys do a lot more…
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Former superintendent’s nonprofit gives overworked educators space to heal
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save On the edge of Mueller State Park lies a haven for public educators who have been beaten down by the work they love. With the new school year now in full swing, 35 teachers from…
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Retired superintendent’s nonprofit gives overworked educators space to heal
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save On the edge of Mueller State Park in Teller County lies a haven for public educators who have been beaten down by the work they love. With the new school year now in full swing, 35 teachers from across the country returned to their classrooms…
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Court documents shed light on Highland Lakes fire investigation
Court documents obtained by the Courier reveal additional details about the investigation into the Highland Lakes fire that burned 166 acres northwest of Divide and caused over 700 households to be evacuated last year. Lacey Tillitt, 77, was arrested on Jan. 16 for allegedly starting the Highland Lakes fire on Oct. 28, according to the…
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Residents in Woodland Park area may see smoke from controlled pile burns
Residents in Woodland Park, Divide and Florissant in Teller and Park counties may see smoke as the South Park Ranger District conducts prescribed pile burns Thursday. The Pike-San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands posted on X from the United States Forest Service account saying they are conducting this prescribed burn operation…
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Court documents shed light on Highland Lakes fire investigation
Court documents obtained by the Gazette reveal additional details about the investigation into the Highland Lakes fire that burned 166 acres northwest of Divide and caused over 700 households to be evacuated last year. Lacey Tillitt, 77, was arrested on Jan. 16 for allegedly starting the Highland Lakes fire on Oct. 28, according to the…
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Massive response brings Highland Lakes fire under control
A massive response by firefighters and public officials kept the Highland Lakes fire in Teller County near Divide from becoming a disaster. The fire had reached 90% containment as of Thursday afternoon, the Sheriff’s Office reported. No additional reports concerning containment were received after Thursday, but most of the local fire protection districts were released…
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Highland Lakes fire reaches 90% containment Thursday, officials report
The Highland Lakes fire burning in Teller County near Divide has reached 90% containment as of Thursday afternoon, the Sheriff’s Office reports. The area of Divide received about an inch of snowfall overnight and into the early morning, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Michael Garberoglio. Garberoglio told the Gazette that snow can assist in…