Ballot issues 5A and 3A passed by wide margins, and new school board members were selected in the all-mail-in Nov.

Q: What is a major contributor to the influx of new residents and business, adding to the sustainability of current business? A: Quality schools.

Sylvia Gibson raised a concern about the Park County School District 3A ballot question in her letter to the editor of The Fairplay Flume titled "Against Re-2 ballot proposal on 3A." She is correct that $15 million matching funds is proposed to the voters, but this is for the Fairplay campus.

If you live in Park County, please vote Yes on Referendum 3A in November. Park RE-2 Schools' "BEST Opportunity" is one of the most unique and worthwhile projects in the state.

Two hunters reported missing on Tuesday after they did not return from a cabin, are safe and sound on Wednesday.

A tornado touched down in South Park, Colo., Tuesday afternoon as a band of thunderstorms quickly moved across the state.

The twister caused minor damage at Lake George. Aug. 18, 2009. Photo courtesy Manny Martinez.

A tornado touched down in eastern Park and Teller counties Tuesday afternoon, causing damage near 11 Mile Reservoir and Lake George.

Severe weather warnings have been canceled around Colorado, but damage left behind in Park County is a reminder of the wild weather.

We departed our campground in Lake George, Colorado around noon and made our way to Woodland Park nearby.