Last month, if you read this column, you know that I talked about the frustration I feel when people do not return phone calls. We specifically mentioned our lack of communication with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Well, the front page stories in this month’s issue indicate that we heard back from them! Yes, someone […]| The New Falcon Herald
By Jon Huang On June 5, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office graduated its first EPSO Posse class, a trained volunteer group that works throughout the community alongside sworn deputies. The term “posse” comes from the Latin term posse comitatus, meaning “the power of the county.” Three months in, the posse has worked at county […]| The New Falcon Herald
By Jon Huang Raymond Pettitt is a pastor at Outside the Gates Worship Center in Fountain. He has served as a military chaplain as well as a deputy officer in Alabama. This summer, he became a member of the new El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Posse program. Pettitt has responded to calls related to neighborhood […]| The New Falcon Herald
By Jon Huang In 2005, Lynn and Paul Cairney were living in Colorado Springs and saw a news broadcast about a local horse rescue; they decided to volunteer. There, they met Thor and Athena, who eventually became their first two horses for what today is Thor and Athena’s Promise Sanctuary. Unlike a rescue, which rehabilitates […]| The New Falcon Herald
At the Sept. 10 meeting, members were instructed to bring whatever culinary treat they wished — entrée, side dish or dessert of their choice. An interesting array of delicious culinary treats resulted. All members in their 80s or 90s were asked to raise their hand. Cheers and applause greeted those who responded. It was then […]| The New Falcon Herald
Gearing up for fall By Tonni Sultana Summer brings a natural pause. People travel, spend time with family or take a much-needed break from busy schedules. Whether you’re hiking the trails, tending to your garden or simply enjoying a slower rhythm, we hope you’re finding time to recharge. For Friends of Falcon, this season has […]| The New Falcon Herald
Coben Scott On Sept. 12, El Paso County hosted their 16th annual Happy Trails Barbecue at the Bear Creek County Park Nature Center. This event was a gathering of employees from each nature center, county workers, county commissioners, volunteers and the community. This event is the largest fundraiser for the county nature centers and highlights […]| The New Falcon Herald
Pricing, inventory and mortgage rates By Deb Risden In an article published in the Gazette on Aug. 31 by Breeanna Jent, it was reported that the median cost of a single-family home in the Pikes Peak region is $497,475 as of July 2025. The same article highlights median household income based on 2023 estimates at […]| The New Falcon Herald
By Don Koveleski, president The Exchange Club of Falcon was active for the month of September with many projects and activities to support the food pantries, community and the foster care agencies in El Paso County. The Exchange Club was provided an opportunity from Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center to deliver perishable and non-perishable foods […]| The New Falcon Herald
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Black Forest has many prayer trees that were culturally modified by the Ute people, who had a special relationship with the trees. The band that lived in| The New Falcon Herald