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CBS News
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- CBS News
Colorado town of Red Cliff's town hall looks to adapt as community changes; building added to "Most Endangered Places" list
By Kevin Strong Nestled in the mountains between Minturn and Leadville, the quiet town of Red Cliff has had to reinvent itself many times as the years have passed. Like most mountain towns, a community sprung up as miners toiled to pull riches from the rocks. World War II saw the 10th Mountain Division call the hills outside Red Cliff home, and the town supported thousands of soldiers training there. When the war ended, the soldiers put away their guns but kept their skis and a new industry sprung up -- skiing and tourism. Unlike Vail and other now-thriving resort communities, Red Cliff has retained its quiet, authentic mountain town feel, and residents wouldn't have it any other way. "Not a lot of fru-fru," says Bob Oppenheimer. "And that's why most people that are attracted to this place are here. It feels authentic." If you look down any of the streets, the buildings look frozen in time. One in particular captured Oppenheimer's attention, a small, white wood frame building with the words "TOWN HALL" painted onto its facade. CBS "It's likely the oldest building in town. I wondered about the historical significance of it. Was it really the town hall or was that something that someone put on the outside?" wondered Oppenheimer as he walked the snowpacked ground around the building describing its features. It did, in fact serve as the town hall, but first and foremost, it was Red Cliff's first fire station, built out of necessity. "It was built in 1887, which is after the last of two fires in 1882 and 1883, fires that burned down a lot of the town," Oppenheimer said. Those two fires prompted the town to install a municipal water system to fight future fires, and with that came the firehouse. The large room on the second floor provided ample space for town offices as well. The Italianate architectural details show the influence of the immigrant community who settled here to work the mines and build the town. Over the years, the town offices moved to a vacant school building, and the small wood building found itself relegated to storage. Two old original fire carts still fill the ground floor, along with benches and other forgotten items. The foundation has settled, the floor has sagged, the doors no longer keep out the elements. Limited resources in the town make maintenance difficult. CBS "From a financial perspective, as much as this is very important and nobody is opposed to it, it also continues to be pushed down on the priority list," says town manager Melissa Matthews. Time may not be on their side. The crumbling foundation has given the building a bit of a lean. Matthews wonders how many more winters the building may have left. They want to keep the building around because it's a tangible link to the town's past. "There's a lot of history in this town in regard to actual history stories, but not much to show for it, so trying to preserve one of the last pieces of history that's visible," Matthews said. Red Cliff Those involved in working to save the old town hall say it's critical to maintaining that authentic mountain town feel, especially as rapid growth in other communities chips away at the historic fabric. "There is a desire within the community now, maybe grasping, grasping onto that history," says Matthews. "What can we preserve, what can we do so it doesn't completely disappear and we are just a bunch of houses in the middle of the mountains?" Bob Oppenheimer is ready to roll up his sleeves to help. "I know it can be done. even if we took it apart stick by stick, put a new foundation down and rebuilt it stick by stick, it's worth it again," he said. The Red Cliff town hall is one of four sites added to the "Colorado's Most Endangered Places" list. This is a list put out by Colorado Preservation, Inc. whose mission is to facilitate the preservation of historic sites across the state. The other sites on this year's list are the Knearl Building in Brush, the Newman Drug Store and Granada Fish Market in Granada, and the Indiana Jones Bed and Breakfast, in Antonito.
CBS News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Leadville Lions Club fireworks delivered to another Colorado town by mistake
For many it was a family affair at Indy Eve at Civic Center Park in Denver For many it was a family affair at Indy Eve at Civic Center Park in Denver For many it was a family affair at Indy Eve at Civic Center Park in Denver The Fourth of July fireworks show put on by the Leadville Lions Club will not happen this year. That's because the fireworks were delivered to another mountain town in Colorado by mistake. Leadville CBS According to the Leadville/Lake County Fire Rescue Facebook post, the fireworks were delivered to Telluride and "We have no way to pick them up and bring them to Leadville in time." FYI, Just got word from the Leadville/Lake County Fire Rescue: "The Leadville Lions Club is sad to announnce that there... Posted by Planet Leadville on Friday, July 4, 2025 See a list of fireworks displays and drone displays in the Denver metro area and Northern Colorado.
Associated Press
28-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Life Time Announces New Mountain Bike and Run Event - Coldwater Trail - in Northeast Alabama on Oct. 24 & 25
Newest event in the company's owned and produced portfolio will highlight ongoing development of Anniston's world-class trail system; and will be the most easterly Leadville qualifying race ANNISTON, Ala., March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, announces the launch of the Life Time Coldwater Trail MTB & Run presented by Sunny King Auto. This new mountain bike and trail run event is set for October 24 and 25, 2025 in Anniston, Alabama and adds to the Company's portfolio of nearly 30 iconic athletic events across the country. Life Time, owner and producer of this new endurance event, invites mountain bikers and trail runners to discover the hidden gem of Coldwater Mountain in Anniston, Alabama. The event will offer 50K and 100K distances for cyclists, as well as 15K and 50K distances for runners, and will showcase portions of the more than 4,000 acres of land that make up the picturesque Coldwater Mountain Trail System. 'Over the past few years, we've been searching the southeast to find the right venue to bring a new Leadville qualifier and have found that in Anniston,' said Kimo Seymour, President of Media and Events at Life Time. 'Life Time is dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences and meaningful partnerships with local host communities. We're excited for Anniston to be our latest partner in that as we welcome trail runners and mountain bikers from around the globe.' As a rising destination for outdoor recreation and in what the Alabama Tourism Department has declared 'The Year of Alabama Trails,' Anniston and the surrounding Calhoun County have gone all in on their investment in outdoor recreation. The vision and dedication from the community that transformed Coldwater Mountain into a premier riding and running destination is what caught the attention of Life Time. 'Thanks to the hard work of NEABA members and the support of the local community, Coldwater Mountain Bike Trail System is quickly becoming the go-to place for mountain biking in the southeast,' said Ken Hickman, President of the Northeast Alabama Bicycle Association. 'The trails offer a unique blend of natural beauty and technical challenges, making them a favorite among riders and offering something for everyone. We're excited to be working with Life Time to highlight what Coldwater has to offer.' The Life Time Coldwater Trail MTB & Run will offer a variety of race categories to accommodate both competitive and recreational participants, ranging from technical mountain bike races to scenic trail runs through Anniston's lush forests and rugged terrain. The course will showcase some of the area's most iconic trails, many of which have been crafted and maintained through partnerships between local volunteers, trail advocacy groups, and the City of Anniston. To date, more than $4 million has been invested in the development of the Coldwater Mountain Trail area from a variety of sources including the City of Anniston, state grants and Innovate Alabama. 'Over the past two years Innovate Alabama has invested nearly $20 million in outdoor recreation infrastructure across the state to further Alabama's position as a home for an outdoor lifestyle, with Coldwater Mountain being one of those key early projects,' stated T.C. McLemore, Executive Director of Outdoor Recreation Programs at Innovate Alabama. 'Life Time's recognition of not just Coldwater as a unique natural asset but of east Alabama's community of mountain bikers and outdoor enthusiasts validates that investment.' The event also will feature a weekend of family-friendly activities, live music, and local food vendors, providing an opportunity for attendees to experience Anniston's southern hospitality. The Life Time Coldwater Trail MTB & Run expands Life Time's portfolio of owned and produced athletic events, and will serve as a qualifying event for Life Time's Leadville Trail 100 MTB presented by Kenetik and Leadville Trail 100 Run presented by La Sportiva. It is the most easterly Leadville qualifying event in the country. For more information on the Leadville Race Series and how to qualify, visit Registration for the Life Time Coldwater Trail MTB & Run is now open. For more information on the event, including race options and the full weekend schedule, visit or follow along on Instagram. About Life Time Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its portfolio of more than 175 athletic country clubs across the United States and Canada, complimentary, comprehensive healthy way of life app and nearly 30 of the most iconic athletic events in the country. The health and wellness pioneer uniquely serves people 90 days to 90+ years old through its healthy living, healthy aging, healthy entertainment communities and ecosystem, along with a range of healthy way of life programs and information, and trusted LTH nutritional supplements and products. Life Time was recently certified as a Great Place to Work®, reinforcing its commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture on behalf of more than 42,000 dedicated team members.
