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Florissant Library Carnival draws hundreds for an end-of-summer celebration
More than 400 people showed up for the Florissant Library’s end-of-summer carnival. The library, in partnership with The Friends of the Florissant and Divide libraries, hosted its second annual carnival on Sept. 5. “I didn’t know what to expect when our dad said we were going, but I loved everything about it,” Adalyn Freeman, 8,…
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New superintendent named at Florissant Fossil Beds
Being a Park Ranger is more than a career, it’s been a way of life for Marin Karraker, who is now the superintendent of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. Karraker was born in Flagstaff, Ariz., while her father was a park ranger at the Grand Canyon. Her mother was also a park ranger. Her parents…
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Florissant celebrates Smudge the library cat
When a Florissant library patron told librarian Jennie Tesch she was looking for a home for a litter of kittens, Tesch saw an opportunity to revive a centuries-old library tradition. One of those kittens found a home at the Florissant Public Library, where Smudge has since become both the library’s resident mouser and its biggest…
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Florissant Fire Rescue board member del Toro passes
The community of Florissant is mourning the news that Paul del Toro, a well-known and admired member of the community, peacefully passed away at his home on July 17. Del Toro was the president and vice president of the Florissant Fire Protection District Board of Directors since 2023. He was highly respected by those who…
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Florissant woman killed in 6-vehicle crash near Hartsel
Two prominent residents of Florissant were involved in a six-vehicle accident that occurred July 11 at about 3:30 p.m. at mile marker 51 on CO 9 in Park County. According to the Park County Coroner David Kintz, Antoinette (Toni) Moore was pronounced deceased at the scene and family members have confirmed her husband, Don Moore,…
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History comes alive at Flo-Geo Heritage Day
The communities of Lake George and Florissant are rich in history and played significant roles in the development of our nation and the state of Colorado. To celebrate, they are holding Flo-Geo Heritage Day in conjunction with the state’s 250/150 Commission and everyone is invited to join the fun. Florissant Fossil Beds holds traces of…
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Florissant’s new fire truck burns up
After picking up a newly purchased Type 3 engine fire truck in California, two Florissant Fire Rescue personnel were involved in a serious fire accident on interstate 80 near Wells, Nev., June 24. The firefighters escaped injury, but the vehicle is a complete loss. The loss of this apparatus represents a significant setback to the…
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Children explore dinosaurs and other things at PPHS Museum
Pikes Peak Historical Society treated 17 children, ages 10-12, to a tour of the museum, a special craft, and lunch in the tepee where Betty Merchant, a retired geologist and docent of PPHS showed pictures and discussed the various types of dinosaurs. The tour of the museum included all areas and the highlights. The children…
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Florissant Fire revisiting mill levy
“Operational wise, we’re good, but that could change at any time,” LeAnne Spicer, treasurer of Florissant Fire Rescue said during an informal session held to discuss the ongoing need to increase revenue to keep the department serving the needs of the community. Board Secretary Mark Harter told the small group that another ballot initiative is…
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Snowfall summons snowshoers to Sawmill Loop
When snowpack sustains overall depths of over six inches, the relatively flat terrain at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is a great option for snowshoeing. Chilly winter mornings are the best time when the snow is dry and fluffy. Early spring can be good too but the snow tends to be wetter and may clump…