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VOLUME 65 | ISSUE 45
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
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Former Carlson Elementary School building in Idaho Springs to be sold BY CHRIS KOEBERL CKOEBERL@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
North Fork Fire board votes for unification P4
Three Conifer-area fire districts are moving toward unification after a failed November 2023 consolidation effort. Above are the three chiefs including, from top left, Inter-Canyon Fire Chief Skip Shirlaw, North Fork Fire Chief Curt Rogers and Elk Creek Fire PHOTO BY JANE REUTER Chief Jacob Ware.
The Idaho Springs community filled the gymnasium of the former Carlson Elementary School building to discuss and debate the ultimate fate of the iconic brick-and-mortar building. The elementary school has been moved to Building 103 in Idaho Springs. However, school board members made one thing clear at the outset: the original school building and property will be sold. The Clear Creek County School Board called a public meeting Sept.16 at the former location of Carlson Elementary at 1300 Miner St. to hear concerns, fears and hopes for what will become the fate of a building some city leaders describe as the gateway to Idaho Springs. At least 80 people filled the five tables set up by the school board in the center of the gym and overflowed onto the bleachers on the side. SEE CARLSON, P6
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