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Veterans with Fremont County ties honored during ceremony at Col. Leo Sydney Boston War Memorial Park
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (241+ words) Almost 50 veterans with ties to Fremont County were honored May 20 at the Fremont County Veterans Dedication Ceremony at the Col. Leo Sydney Boston War Memorial Park. Rear Admiral Mauldin enlisted in the Air Force in 1967, not long after Col. Boston…...
Fremont County tourism not necessarily drought-tolerant, Commissioner Mc Fall warns
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (958+ words) The result of intensifying drought conditions and little measurable statewide precipitation could be more than just a summer of potential watering restrictions, Commissioner Dwayne Mc Fall warned Tuesday during the Fremont County Board of Commissioners meeting. "As you know, it's…...
Fremont County Head Start continues to educate, keep kids safe through Safety Town U. S. A.
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (279+ words) The 51st annual Safety Town U. S. A. kicked off Tuesday at Fremont County Head Start in Brookside. Founded in April 1975, Safety Town has become a community staple for schools and children throughout Southern Colorado, featuring family-friendly safety demonstrations for all ages. Since its…...
Benjamin Black appointed Regional Film Commissioner for Fremont County
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (373+ words) The Royal Gorge Film Commission is now housed under the Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance, in partnership with Chamber leadership and CEO Rich Millard, establishing a long-term framework to coordinate productions, promote film-ready assets, and connect visiting crews with local services....
Eggstatic" Easter celebrations on tap across Fremont County
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (639+ words) Spring is in the air, which means the Easter Bunny " or The Creature " is just around the corner. Easter wouldn't be the same for families throughout Fremont County without a good old-fashioned Easter egg hunt, which various local entities have…...
Delegates launch Irvine, Owen into contested primary for Fremont County Sheriff
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (764+ words) Just who should earn the Republican nomination to become Fremont County's 44th sheriff, after Allen Cooper leaves office, will come down to a decision of primary voters. Republican delegates decided Saturday, in the county party's assembly, to advance two candidates to…...
24 Fire now at 24% containment on 7, 385 acres of El Paso, Fremont counties
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (961+ words) What a difference a week makes. It was a week ago to the day, on March 17, that the 24 wildland fire broke out, and Friday, March 20, a local disaster declaration was enacted retroactive to March 17. On Tuesday, the Fremont County Commissioners…...
Delegates to settle GOP ballot Saturday at Fremont County Assembly
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (537+ words) Whether registered primary voters will be asked to decide a pair of opposed county races or whether there will be no opposition at all will be decided Saturday, when Fremont County Republicans meet. The party's county assembly is set for…...
Executive Director of Humane Society of Fremont County moving on
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (413+ words) The Humane Society of Fremont County announced the resignation of Executive Director Doug Rae on Thursday. After 11 years at the humane society, Rae was instrumental in the organization earning the highest live-release rate among open-admission shelters in Colorado each year,…...
Come see how we're going to celebrate:' As 250th nears, Fremont County is showing its patriotism
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (971+ words) It may not typically be a bucket list item to visit a government building, but Fremont County residents may want to make a stop at the administration building a priority soon. The county is joining in the 250th celebration of America's…...