Tag: teller county
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Law of the vital few | Teller Gives Back
There’s a principle that is important in many circles of life. It is the Pareto Principle, which basically says 80% of results come from 20% of effort. There is something happening in Teller County that many people do not know about. Nonprofits have discovered through their participation in SOAR that they can give 20% to…
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Continuity a key component of public works
In a time when employee loyalty is almost quaint, the annual road maintenance report this month by Brad Shaw and Bryan Kincaid reflects a half-century of experience. Along with their boss, Fred Clifford, director of public works, the loyalty quotient squeaks toward three-quarters of a century. Shaw is the operations supervisor while Kincaid’s title is…
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Volunteers are indispensable at TCRAS
The Teller County Regional Animal Shelter is looking for a few volunteers. There’s nothing new about that, though. TCRAS is always on the lookout for volunteers with all kinds of skill sets—everything from hands-on help with the animals and foster homes, to social media support, help with fundraisers, photography, and adoption events, and people willing…
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Data Center moratoriums take hold along Front Range, but not Colorado Springs
Data centers have been thrust into the limelight in the past 12-18 months as more companies seek to build them while concerns grow about their use of natural resources. That’s led some Colorado communities to reject data centers, while others welcome them in hopes of economic gains. As Colorado Springs forges ahead with Project Taurus,…
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Cesspool mandate dropped in El Paso County and added in Teller
In a switch of regulations regarding septic systems, El Paso County rescinded the mandate to have cesspools inspected upon the sale of a home. In Green Mountain Falls, Mayor Todd Dixon is pleased with the change as he testified before ethe county commissioners May 27 arguing for the mandate, Regulation 43, to be dropped. While…
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No screens, big skies: Why mountain summer camps still matter
By Katie Soenke For many Colorado families, summer camp remains a childhood tradition that has changed surprisingly little over the decades. While technology has transformed how kids spend their free time, camps tucked into the forests of Teller and Park counties continue to offer something simple: a week outdoors, new friendships and a chance to…
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Teller County realtor provides summer snapshot
From helicopter pilot to realtor to You Tuber, James Dean has seen plenty. He also sees what you should and shouldn’t do in today’s real estate market. He came to Teller County after 20 years as a Chinook helicopter pilot in the United States Army. Since moving to Divide 12 years ago, buying and selling…
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Teller County realtor provides spring snapshot
From helicopter pilot to realtor to You Tuber, James Dean has seen plenty. He also sees what you should and shouldn’t do in today’s real estate market. He came to Teller County after 20 years as a Chinook helicopter pilot in the United States Army. Since moving to Divide 12 years ago, buying and selling…
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Teller County’s mountain of art | Mountain of Art
Picture a pile of colorful paintings, musical instruments, theater costumes and worn dancing shoes in the middle of a field in Teller County. Artists have been asked to bring their artwork to the pile and add at least one piece to the creative berm. The pile grows slowly at first, then faster, as more and…
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Water restored in Victor following water main repair; boil order remains in effect
Water service has been restored to the town of Victor following a nearly weeklong outage due to a failure in the town’s water main. After several days of round-the-clock repairs, water was successfully recharged into the system at approximately 6 p.m. Tuesday, according to City Manager Bobby Tech. “The repairs are holding,” Tech told The…