The Flume

07/29/2024

Horses and burros have been a big theme for the Fairplay Library this summer, recently receiving a visit from a donkey and mini horse with Far View Horse Rescue, part of the library’s summer reading programming. The library will also be hosting a st…

Horses and burros have been a big theme for the Fairplay Library this summer, recently receiving a visit from a donkey and mini horse with Far View Horse Rescue, part

07/29/2024

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) discussed the possibility of a new cell tower in Hartsel at the Tuesday, July 23 meeting and its potential effects on nearby residential areas. The commissioners heard an application for a special use permit …

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) discussed the possibility of a new cell tower in Hartsel at the Tuesday, July 23 meeting and its potential effects on nearby residential areas.The

07/26/2024

South Park Site Stewards (SPSS) and the South Park National Heritage Area hosted their third annual archaeology day. Unique to this year’s Jul. 13 event was the addition of the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center mobile learning van. Crow Canyon is a …

South Park Site Stewards (SPSS) and the South Park National Heritage Area hosted their third annual archaeology day. Unique to this year’s Jul. 13 event was the addition of the

07/25/2024

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued an air quality advisory that includes Park County. The advisory is from 9:00 a.m. MDT, Thursday, July 25 to 12:00 a.m. MDT, Friday, July 26, 2024.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued an air quality advisory that includes Park County. The advisory is from 9:00 a.m. MDT, Thursday, July 25 to 12:00 a.m.

07/25/2024

Time Capsule Framing in Shawnee overlooks the pine covered ridges of the Rocky Mountains and the winding South Platte River. Changing hands from a snack shop, a tearoom and now a specialty framing and printing shop, the historical building just off …

Time Capsule Framing in Shawnee overlooks the pine covered ridges of the Rocky Mountains and the winding South Platte River. Changing hands from a snack shop, a tearoom and now

07/25/2024

South Park Ambulance District (SPAD) in Fairplay and Southwest Teller County EMS in Cripple Creek are the first two emergency medical service (EMS) agencies in Colorado to adopt OneWeightTM from Hinckley Medical, the first-ever patient scale that at…

South Park Ambulance District (SPAD) in Fairplay and Southwest Teller County EMS in Cripple Creek are the first two emergency medical service (EMS) agencies in Colorado to adopt OneWeightTM from

07/24/2024

The Southern Park County Fire Protection District had an open house on Saturday July 13 at the main station in Guffey. All of their newest fire trucks and the ambulance were sparkling clean, lined up and on display.There was an ice cream bar and pul…

The Southern Park County Fire Protection District had an open house on Saturday July 13 at the main station in Guffey. All of their newest fire trucks and the ambulance

07/23/2024

The Southern Park County Fire Protection District (SPCFPD) responded to a call for a wildland fire off County Road 403 on July 7. The fire resulted from charcoal grill ashes that were improperly dumped into the pine duff from campers renting the vac…

07/23/2024

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Jul. 16 and opened public comment at the end of the meeting, hearing road quality concerns from contractors in the area and locals alike.Mark Lamb, who owns and manages several properties in Valley of …

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Jul. 16 and opened public comment at the end of the meeting, hearing road quality concerns from contractors in the area and

07/22/2024

Mountain Area Land Trust (MALT) is pleased to announce South Park National Heritage Area (SPNHA) as the recipient of the 2024 MALT Land Legacy Leadership Award.Recipients of this award demonstrate a long-standing commitment to protecting land and wa…

Mountain Area Land Trust (MALT) is pleased to announce South Park National Heritage Area (SPNHA) as the recipient of the 2024 MALT Land Legacy Leadership Award.Recipients of this award demonstrate

07/22/2024

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) appointed Mike Smith, director of operations, to serve as interim county manager with a sunset date of Oct. 31. The BOCC originally elected Cindy Gharst as interim county manager but due to health issues Ghar…

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) appointed Mike Smith, director of operations, to serve as interim county manager with a sunset date of Oct. 31. The BOCC originally elected Cindy

07/18/2024

A Hartsel resident and jewelry artist, Deborah Abbott has joined Fairplay’s local art gallery, Coyote Creek. Abbott’s work is made up of many pieces that she has either found, thrifted or was gifted.“I am a fine artist with a mission to save items f…

A Hartsel resident and jewelry artist, Deborah Abbott has joined Fairplay’s local art gallery, Coyote Creek. Abbott’s work is made up of many pieces that she has either found, thrifted

07/17/2024

The purple moose of the Hungry Moose Caboose has become a fixture along US Highway 285 for locals and visitors alike traveling up and over Kenosha Pass. The roadside eatery has been fueling Park County under the deft management of Louise and Jeff De…

The purple moose of the Hungry Moose Caboose has become a fixture along US Highway 285 for locals and visitors alike traveling up and over Kenosha Pass. The roadside eatery

07/16/2024

If you stop by Geneva Creek Creations, you’ll likely catch store owner and artist Linda Lewin at work in her studio at the back of the colorful shop. The Grant-based creative typically has her hands on multiple creative projects at once, imbuing han…

If you stop by Geneva Creek Creations, you’ll likely catch store owner and artist Linda Lewin at work in her studio at the back of the colorful shop. The Grant-based

07/16/2024

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously approved the rezoning of nearly six acres of land located at 100 Trout Road in Fairplay, from commercial to mixed-use. This area is between the towns of Fairplay and Hartsel. The approval from the…

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously approved the rezoning of nearly six acres of land located at 100 Trout Road in Fairplay, from commercial to mixed-use. This area is

07/16/2024

The Mosquito Range Heritage Initiative (MRHI) hosted an Earth Day Art and Design Contest this spring, recently announcing the winner as the Flume’s own Jessica Long. MRHI set the theme as related to flora/fauna, conservation or recreation within t…

The Mosquito Range Heritage Initiative (MRHI) hosted an Earth Day Art and Design Contest this spring, recently announcing the winner as the Flume’s own Jessica Long. MRHI set the theme

07/15/2024

Guffey area residents are in for a treat this summer through the fall. The Guffey Farmers Market will be starting Saturday, July 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and running every Saturday until October 5, when there will be a Harvest Time Festival, …

Guffey area residents are in for a treat this summer through the fall. The Guffey Farmers Market will be starting Saturday, July 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and

07/15/2024

Located just northwest of US Highway 285 and five miles west of the town of Jefferson, the historic Tarryall Cline Ranch will be moving into a new phase of rehabilitation efforts after a request by the Heritage and Tourism Department was approved at…

Located just northwest of US Highway 285 and five miles west of the town of Jefferson, the historic Tarryall Cline Ranch will be moving into a new phase of rehabilitation

07/15/2024

Bailey Theater Company (BTC) held its opening night performance of “Greater Tuna” on Friday, July 5 at Glen Isle Resort in Bailey, starting the summer theater season off with laughs and praise for the two-man cast. Both Rick Long and Hayes Burton po…

Bailey Theater Company (BTC) held its opening night performance of “Greater Tuna” on Friday, July 5 at Glen Isle Resort in Bailey, starting the summer theater season off with laughs

07/12/2024

Wizards of the Peaks celebrated its second anniversary on Jun. 29. The local game shop is working on many bigger offerings for its local community including tournament days/nights, learn and play nights, open play game days and longer store hours fo…

Wizards of the Peaks celebrated its second anniversary on Jun. 29. The local game shop is working on many bigger offerings for its local community including tournament days/nights, learn and

07/11/2024

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) June 25 meeting got off to a start with the approval of hold harmless agreements for three upcoming races, the Human Potential Sheep Mountain, Human Potential Silverheels and Alma Foundation Race in The Cloud…

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) June 25 meeting got off to a start with the approval of hold harmless agreements for three upcoming races, the Human Potential Sheep Mountain,

07/11/2024

Kiki’s Peak Produce’s blue van will be bringing a colorful arrangement of fresh watermelons, cucumbers, baked goods, jams, pickles and more to Jefferson this summer. Located right off Highway 285 and County Road 35 next to the Hungry Moose Caboose, …

Kiki’s Peak Produce’s blue van will be bringing a colorful arrangement of fresh watermelons, cucumbers, baked goods, jams, pickles and more to Jefferson this summer. Located right off Highway 285

07/10/2024

Have you ever wondered about the prehistoric culture of South Park, who may have lived here and our shared heritage? A good place to start exploring, as well as having a fun day outside, would be to attend the upcoming third annual Archaeology Day o…

Have you ever wondered about the prehistoric culture of South Park, who may have lived here and our shared heritage? A good place to start exploring, as well as having

07/10/2024

South Park Food Bank, inspired by Summit Foundation’s Great Rubber Duck Race over the pass, is planning its first annual Donkey Duck Derby. The first race is set for Jul. 27 on B***o Days weekend at noon. The location of the event will be at Sacrame…

South Park Food Bank, inspired by Summit Foundation’s Great Rubber Duck Race over the pass, is planning its first annual Donkey Duck Derby. The first race is set for Jul.

07/10/2024

JOY International will host a JOY of Freedom Walk at Platte Canyon High School on Saturday, July 13. Formerly known as the Barefoot Mile, the organization will be raising funds to support the non-profit’s work in fighting the trafficking and exploit…

JOY International will host a JOY of Freedom Walk at Platte Canyon High School on Saturday, July 13. Formerly known as the Barefoot Mile, the organization will be raising funds

07/09/2024

A proposal to establish a Platte Canyon Health Service District was denied by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) this spring, but an updated plan has been submitted to the board.The commissioners moved to set a date for a public hearing on the…

A proposal to establish a Platte Canyon Health Service District was denied by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) this spring, but an updated plan has been submitted to the

07/09/2024

Bailey residents for over twenty years, Jason and Tracy Schell were frequent customers of Pine Country Feed & Pet Supply. When they heard the previous owners Dave and Kathryn Hoffman were retiring, the Schell’s decided to jump on the opportunity…

Bailey residents for over twenty years, Jason and Tracy Schell were frequent customers of Pine Country Feed & Pet Supply. When they heard the previous owners Dave and Kathryn Hoffman

07/08/2024

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held two public hearings at the June 25 regular meeting regarding outdoor event permits for hosting multi day camping festivals. Discussion circled around fire risk with the board determining to move a decisi…

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held two public hearings at the June 25 regular meeting regarding outdoor event permits for hosting multi day camping festivals. Discussion circled around fire

07/08/2024

Rainbow and brown trout are free to move as they please through Eleven Mile Canyon once again, following the removal of an unused dam on the stretch of South Platte River near Lake George. The 1952 Colorado Springs Utilities diversion dam was remove…

Rainbow and brown trout are free to move as they please through Eleven Mile Canyon once again, following the removal of an unused dam on the stretch of South Platte

07/05/2024

The Guffey Mountain Car Show 2024, hosted, planned and coordinated by Guffey businesses the Wild Spirit Mountain Lodge, The Bakery, and the Colorado Mountain Distillers, was a huge success, according to Beth Hall, co-owner of the WSML. Hall took the…

The Guffey Mountain Car Show 2024, hosted, planned and coordinated by Guffey businesses the Wild Spirit Mountain Lodge, The Bakery, and the Colorado Mountain Distillers, was a huge success, according