After year of marijuana drug busts, legal and cartel battles, Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell swears in for first official term

After year of marijuana drug busts, legal and cartel battles, Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell swears in for first official term

  • Pat Hill

“We closed out last year with a bang,” said Sheriff Jason Mikesell, before being sworn into office for his first official term.

Al Born passes baton to new Teller County Coroner Kayla Daugherty

  • Pat Hill
Al Born passes baton to new Teller County Coroner Kayla Daugherty

“The coroner’s department is a very sensitive activity, one that requires a great deal of dignity and respect for a lot of people,” said Al Born, speaking before the swearing-in ceremony Jan. 8 when he would transfer the position to Kayla Daugherty, who was elected in November.

Teller County's public officials gather in Cripple Creek for oaths, farewells

  • Pat Hill
Teller County's public officials gather in Cripple Creek for oaths, farewells

A time for farewells and initiations, the ceremony last week in Centennial Hall in Cripple Creek signaled a changing of the guard, one that pledged to uphold the county’s fiscal-conservative policies.

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AARP Smart Driver program

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Woodland Park Public Library
$15-$20

Drivers ages 50 and older who want to improve their driving skills and learn how to better avoid traffic violations are encouraged to register for this driving refresher course. Completion of this course may qualify drivers for lower insurance rates. Registration is required; please sign up …

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Bonfire and barbecue with the wolves

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Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center
$15-$35

Enjoy homemade chili (meat and vegetarian options) with seasonal hot drinks and sweets at the Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center! Prepay reservations are required. 

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Annual seed swap

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Woodland Park Public Library
Free

Part of the 2019 Homestead Series and the kick-off of the Harvest Center year, the annual seed swap event is back! Bring vegetable or flower seeds you have collected during the 2018 growing season and share them with others. Attendees will have the opportunity to commune with fellow gardener…

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Winter track detectives

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Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
$10

Join an interpretive park ranger for a guided hike up to 2 miles to discover the clues left behind by the Monument’s wildlife. As a track detective, you might encounter tracks, scat, feathers, rubs, burrows, and much more left behind by birds, coyotes, elk, and badgers or perhaps even see so…