I got a rare treat today. I rode along with Steve, a Teller County Public Works employee in his snow plow. Steve is a veteran of driving a dump truck outfitted with a "high speed" plow. A huge conical-style orange plow edged with a carbide blade. For thirty-three years Steve has been working the same Teller County roads, making sure they are clear of snow and slush and have the appropriate amount of sand for traction. Among the stories of "close calls" and "interesting ou

Forest Service is doing a controlled burn 10/29/18 starting at 9:30 am along Highway 67N (north of Woodland Park) at the Douglas County line. Smoke will be visible for days.

Update - The structure fire in Sherwood Forest is completly out. Area is safe. Fire crews are working a structure fire in Sherwood Forest. Please avoid the area.

Teller County is no longer under burn restrictions.