Bigfoot arrived at the Bailey Post Office on April 21 to begin work as the new mascot for Bigfoot Exteriors, Inc., a longtime, locally-based construction company. When the large box arrived, curious postal workers asked what was inside. Company owner Henry Lopez revealed it was Bigfoot, the …
Public access to small areas of Tarryall State Wildlife Area will be closed during a construction project to rehabilitate the Tarryall Dam. Starting April 29 through December 31, the parking lot near the intersection of Tarryall Road and Turner Gulch Road on the southeast side of the reservo…
You may have seen the Edith Teter Preschoo…
Local South Park cowboy Jad Fogelsonger of…
Senator Michael Bennet visited Bailey on F…
The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) started off the April 23 r…
Colorado State University (CSU) students Andy Berry and Elizabeth R…
A new subdivision on Platte Drive has been approved unanimously by …
The Platte Canyon Board of Education met for a work session on Apri…
The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) started the April 16 meeti…
Robert Heneghan, 84, has plead guilty to a misdemeanor arson charge…
Situated at the intersection of U.S. Highway 285 and Highway 9, Fairplay’s town sign is a can’t-miss nod at South Park’s rich history and the adventurous nature of the vibrant mountain community. Featuring donkeys and a prospector, a person who searches for mineral deposits, with a shovel sl…
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Even in the End Liquors was voted best jewelry store west of Kenosha Pass. Tina Darrah is the proud owner of Even in the End Liquors on Main Street in Fairplay. The store was also voted best company to work for and best liquor store west of Kenosha. The liquor store opened in 1980, Darrah is…
This spring, changes are afoot at the Smiling Pig Saloon and Smokeh…
When James Mataczynski began to work in the brewing industry, he re…
Paul Kemp opened South Park Brewing in 2014. Kemp and his wife, Meg…
You may have seen the Edith Teter Preschool Little Learners Van driving around Park County. With a big yellow sun on the front and colorful images of mountains and moose, it’s almost impossible to miss. The van has been supporting rural families across Park County since 2021, bringing educat…
The Guffey Community Charter School is starting its third trimester…
Park County School District RE-2 welcomes new superintendent Dr. Ji…
South Park Middle/High School is collaborating with Coyote Creek Ar…
The regular qualifying season for the Platte Canyon High School Alpine ski team ended with a Slalom race at Steamboat on Jan. 25, followed by two Giant Slalom races at Keystone on Feb. 2 and Ski Copper on Feb. 9.
Despite adverse conditions, the Platte Canyon High School Huskies Alpine Ski Team traveled to neighboring Grand County to compete in its first Slalom race competition of the season at Winter Park.
Platte Canyon Huskies wrestling team compe…
The Platte Canyon High School alpine ski t…
In the Class 1A Colorado state football to…
Platte Canyon JV baseball team had two games over their last week o…
The Platte Canyon JV baseball team had a busy week. On April 15, th…
Platte Canyon track team competed in the Pomona Invitational. This …
The Platte Canyon JV baseball team had a busy week. On April 10, th…
The Platte Canyon track team competed in the David S. D’Evelyn Invi…
The Platte Canyon junior varsity baseball team had their first home…
Misinformation comes in many forms. Sometimes, of course, it is out…
There are three people with the last name of Peterson who write opi…
We are only six months away from the next major election. Let's loo…
On Saturday, April 13, over 1745 Democrats joined a webinar to nomi…
Last week Colorado jumped into the national news as we watched our …
The little kids at the school where I help out always figure they c…
Dear Editor,
Dear Editor,
Dear Editor,
PFAS are a group of chemicals that may harm your health. Knowing the level of PFAS in your well water will tell you whether you need to take action to reduce your exposure. If you live in Bailey, you can sign up to have your well tested for PFAS. Testing is free and open to Bailey households…
Please send your event details to Meryl Phair at mphair@orourkemediagroup.com.
Join us for a day of fun and learning at Florissant Fossil Beds on Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. as we celebrate National Junior Ranger Day! Junior Rangers of all ages can earn a variety of Junior Ranger badges and enjoy hands-on arts and crafts activities by visiting diffe…
This summer, Colorado Open Lands and Mountain Area Land Trust (MALT) are teaming up to host a workshop for local K-12 educators in Park County and surrounding areas.
Please send your event details to Meryl Phair at mphair@orourkemediagroup.com.
Park County recognized National Crime Victims’ Week from April 21 through the 27 with a 5-part series dedicated to raising awareness about the resources, options and hope for crime survivors. Each day featured a new topic highlighting the Park County Victim Services team, local resources, ti…
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Takeback Day is Saturday, April 27. Two take back medication locations will be open in Park County. Most any household or prescription medication can be safely deposited in the drop box. Protect our water and don’t flush old me…
Registration is open for the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association’s (CCA) 2024 Annual Convention, which will be held on June 24 to 26, 2024, at the Colorado Springs Marriott in Colorado Springs. Every year, we anticipate our summer meeting, which is packed with association business, education, c…
The second annual Eddie Kochman Day essay contest is underway, celebrating Mr. Kochman’s legacy. The rules are as follows.
