Book Review: “It’s Not About The Badge”
Real Rural, Local Police Stories
What It Is Like to Be a Cop in the Rockies

by George Gramlich
We received an email a few weeks ago from a guy up in Chaffee County by the name of John DiGirolamo. He is a retired CPA and is currently a columnist for the Winter Park Times. He said he wrote a book about local, rural policing, called, “It’s Not About the Badge” and was wondering if we would review the book for our readers. We said no problem and we received the book in a few days. Continue reading Book Review: “It’s Not About The Badge” Real Rural, Local Police Stories →

Press Release
The Sangre Shooting Sports Club will be holding a Turkey Shoot on July 3rd at 1:00PM at the shooting range, less than 4 miles south of Westcliffe on Hwy 69. There will be three different classes: .223 and down, .223 up to .307, .307 and larger. You can use any rifle or handgun that uses a standard rifle cartridge. No 50 BMGs. The cost is $15 for club members and $20 per non-member for each class you enter. Half the money goes to the class winners, the other half of the money goes to range improvement projects. Kids are welcome to shoot if they are accompanied by their parent or guardian. Lunch included in your entrance fee: hot dog, chips, soda/water. Additional lunches available for purchase. Registration starts at noon or as soon as you are done watching the parade! Contact John Noard, club RSO at john@danceswithwoofs.org or 612-889-3238.

Flights Above Custer and Fremont Counties, Colorado,
to Map Geology

SGL Stinger Helicopter Public domain

Release Date: May 27, 2021

USGS Low-level Helicopter Surveys Begin Early June

Editor: In the public interest and in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne project. Your assistance in informing the local communities is appreciated.

A low-flying helicopter will soon be visible to residents of Custer and Fremont counties, Colorado, beginning on or around June 4th and lasting potentially through August 31, 2021. The helicopter will be equipped with an elongate “stinger” mounted to the underside of the cabin extending forward of the helicopter.

The low-level flights are coordinated by U.S. Geological Survey scientists to image geology at the surface and below ground. The effort is part of the USGS Earth MRI project in collaboration with the Colorado Geological Survey to assist in better understanding the geology and natural resources in the area.

Instruments on the airplane will measure variations in the Earth’s magnetic field and natural low-level radiation created by different rock types near and up to several miles beneath the surface. This information will help researchers develop geologic maps of the area that will be used to better understand the geology and mineral resources in the region. The scientific instruments on the airplane are completely passive with no emissions that pose a risk to humans, animals or plant life.

This survey will be flown at an altitude of 300 to 1,000 feet above ground by contractor Sander Geophysics Limited. Experienced pilots who are specially trained and approved for low-level flying will operate the aircraft. All flights will occur during daylight hours and are coordinated with the FAA to ensure accordance with U.S. law. The flights will be based out of Fremont County airport near Cañon City, covering parts of the Wet Mountains and Wet Mountain Valley in Fremont and Custer Counties, including the town of Westcliffe.

See https://www.usgs.gov/news/media-alert-flights-above-custer-and-fremont-counties-colorado-map-geology

The helicopter survey will take place within the red polygon on the map, located just west of Cañon City, Colorado. It will cover parts of the Wet Mountains and Wet Mountain Valley in Fremont and Custer Counties, including the town of Westcliffe, in south-central Colorado.

Obituary
Marilyn Stoltzfus
October 24, 1955 – December 29, 2020

Marilyn Stoltzfus, 65, of Hillside, Colorado, died at 5 a.m., Tuesday, December 29th at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 24, 1955, in Salem, Ohio, the only daughter of Howard and Arlene (Witmer) Weaver. On July 26, 1975, she married her best friend, John Stoltzfus. Continue reading Marilyn Stoltzfus Passes →