Florence Historical Archive

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Fremont County authorities investigating two-vehicle crash on Skyline Drive Authorities are investigating a two-vehicle crash that took place Wednesday on Skyline Drive. Fremont County Undersheriff Derek Irvine said currently, it appears that speed and impairment are contr…

First-ever Juneteenth Honor Flight takes 26 Black veterans to DC memorials The Honor Flight Network will host its first-ever Juneteenth trip, bringing 26 Black veterans from Atlanta to D.C.

The world's largest steam engine will be making whistle stops across the United States: https://www.9news.com/article/life/style/colorado-guide/big-boy-locomotive-tour-union-pacific/73-3e5e82c4-549b-4c6b-9a19-81fd8a19da31

Skyline Drive in Canon City, Colorado

82 years later, Colorado soldier who died as POW is finally coming home to Florence Next month, U.S. Army Technician Fifth Grade Clifford H. Strickland’s remains will finally be returned home to Colorado, where they will be laid to rest in the same cemetery as his mother and…

Biggest block(s) party of the year! June 8, 2024 beautiful downtown Cañon City Colorado! Look at all those wonderful sponsors. As you know, all the money we raise stays in Fremont County to help other non-profits who help others!

Lincoln Park/Cotter Community Advisory Group encourages well owners to participate in monitoring program In February 2023, the current Radiation Materials License holder, Colorado Legacy Land (CLL), declared insolvency and stated they could no longer maintain staff to ensure site security or continue …

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Consider this your first ✨ s n e a k p e e k ✨ into the stunning moments captured throughout Brandon & Nicole's wedding day. 🤩

The rain, snow and hail (yes- hail!) didn't dampen anyone's spirits as they celebrated throughout the night. We were honored to create a space for these memories to be made as Nikki & Brandon were welcomed into the Marchand Ranch Legacy. 💖

More photos and vendor shoutouts will be posted soon. Reach out if you have questions about having YOUR wedding at Marchand Ranch.

www.marchandranch.com

Wetmore Community Library Fundraising Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction, Friday April 19, 5:30-7:30 at the Wetmore Community Building. Suggested Donation $10/person, $5/child. Here is a photo of the sculptures available for the Silent Auction. We hope you'll be there!

This Thursday, April 18th, the Canon City Police Dept will be participating in the annual Take Back the Night event to raise awareness about human trafficking and sexual assault. The observance begins at 5pm in Veterans' Park in Canon City. There will be a walk from the park, across Highway 50 and down Main Street from 3rd to 7th Street. The walkers will then return back west on Main, crossing the highway to the park. Please be aware there will be patrol cars leading and following the walkers, as well as a patrol motorcycle and bicycle riding alongside the participants. Be aware of possible delays traveling down Main Street and as the walkers cross Hwy 50. Thank you to Family Crisis Services for organizing and hosting this event!

Please join us on April 29th from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at the FJSHS to honor the retirement of Dr. Brenda Krage and to welcome Dr. Bill Wilson.

Refreshments will be provided.

We'd love to see you there!

The Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center invites one and all to the opening of our newest exhibit “Fremont School Odyssey”.
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Don’t’ be late for class! Come take a stroll down memory lane and view our latest display on past schools of the Fremont County area. Learn more about this region’s early education history and the schoolhouses of our pioneer ancestors and observe some of the unique artifacts we have on display from our collection. This exhibit opening and open house will be on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Refreshments will be available courtesy of the Friends of the Museum organization.
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The Museum and History Center is located in the City of Cañon City’s former Municipal Building at 612 Royal Gorge Blvd. The regular hours of the Museum and History Center are Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For more information, call the museum at (719) 269-9036 or send an email to [email protected].

Cañon City named Tree City for 44th consecutive year The City of Cañon City has been named Tree City, USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation for the 44th consecutive year. Municipalities entering the nationwide program receive the designation on th…

Get signed up for this tree workshop occurring on April 20th!

RSVP by emailing [email protected] or call 719-276-7390.

The Wet Mountain Valley Historical Association presents Gary Ziegler and Courtney Miller to discuss the “Goodnight – Beckwith Connection.” Gary Ziegler and Courtney Miller will present what they believe to be the facts while telling the life story of these legends. For many years, the Beckwith family operated one of the largest cattle operations in Colorado right here in the Wet Mountain Valley. The Beckwiths purchased their longhorns from Charles Goodnight for most of those years. Charles Goodnight was already a legend when he established the Rock Creek Ranch between Pueblo and Wetmore. He and Oliver Loving had been driving longhorn cattle from Texas to Colorado and the trail they took became known as the Goodnight-Loving trail. Local historians have debated the connection between the Beckwiths and Goodnight, some claiming the Beckwiths rode with Goodnight on a cattle drive from Texas. The event is free and open to the public.

Hello, Florence!
Spring Cleanup will be April 15th-21st.

The City will pick up yard debris ONLY.
Place yard debris in your usual trash pickup location.
Please haul other items to a City provided dumpster at Lions Park, Pioneer Park or City Hall.

Kicking it Old School: Cañon City residents to compete as team U.S.A. in the World Rafting Championships in May Cañon City is known for its prolific prison system, the many fossilized dinosaur remains that have been found here, and its magnificent whitewater rafting opportunities. This churning stretch of th…

Western Fremont Historical Society – Preserving the history and heritage of the settlers of western Fremont County, Colorado. Western Fremont Historical SocietyPreserving the history and heritage of the settlers of western Fremont County, Colorado. Who We Are WFHS explores the history of Western Fremont county from Parkdale through Wellsville Events Betsy leads a tour of ‘rails to kiln’   This Month’s Fun Fact Quest...

Picture This:
A photo of the newly refurbished Hotel St. Cloud at 631 Main St. Photo courtesy of Jim Waltman.
To submit a photo for Picture This, email [email protected].

Come join us tomorrow at 1:00pm for the "Panel Presentation about our Superfund Site".
The panel will consist of members of Colorado Citizens Against ToxicWaste (CCAT) as well as a documentary filmmaker discussing the local Lincoln Park – Cotter Superfund Site and its 40-year history.
The program is free and open to the public and will touch on topics in relation to the Superfund Site and the cleanup process.
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CCAT has curated a visual history of the Cotter Corporation site, including the timeline of the development of the use of the atom to generate electrical power, and its use as a weapon of war.
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The mission of CCAT has always been to educate the community living with this Superfund site. Community members will have an opportunity to comment and ask questions about the impact of this ongoing “geologic feature” on the health of the citizens, economic development, and desirability of living in Fremont County.