Articles written by G. Connor Salter
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BMX racing back on track
Bike riders will be pleased to know that local BMX tracks have reopened for business. As USACycling.org describes BMX, "In its simplest form, it is very similar to the motorcycle st... — Updated 7/8/2020
Local author covers sickness and friendship in new book
Middle school can be a hard time for even the most well-adjusted kids. It's even harder for kids who have unusual conditions, as Kim Shatteen learned when she contracted ophthalmic... — Updated 7/2/2020
Fountain Middle School principal receives statewide honor
Fountain Middle School's principal, Dr. William Dallas, got a great honor recently. He has been named 2020 Colorado Middle Level Principal of the Year. The Colorado Association of... — Updated 7/1/2020
Interactive play comes to Fountain Creek trail
Melissa Law had plans for a big wedding in March 2020, but COVID-19 meant she had to cancel it just weeks before it was scheduled. After getting refunds for the venue and looking at... — Updated 6/24/2020
Widefield Parks and Recreation director retires
Ben Valdez is retiring after 15 years as Director of Widefield School District 3 Parks and Recreation. His last day is June 30 and Eric Hulen has been announced as the new... — Updated 6/24/2020
Local schools start sports practices
COVID-19 may have canceled spring, but things are starting to look up. On May 14, Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) Commissioner Rhonda Blanford-Green sent a... — Updated 6/24/2020
Pentecost service commemorates new prayer circle for veterans
On May 31, peopled gathered at Gateway Prayer Garden in Fountain to commemorate a newly finished Military Prayer Circle on the site's South Prayer Trail. The Military Prayer Circle... — Updated 6/17/2020
A message from your friendly neighborhood circulation manager
Like everyone on the Fountain Valley News’ staff, I have an interesting mix of responsibilities. As a staff writer, I cover various local events and take pictures. As the designated sports editor, I try to keep on top of... — Updated 6/17/2020
Fountain Farmer's Market begins June 27 at Metcalfe
By G. Connor Salter The Fountain Fall Community Market has been an annual event for many years, giving local businesses a chance to show their wares and build stronger connections... — Updated 6/17/2020
Ministry supports local churches
James C. Spencer hasn’t worked as a full-time pastor, but he has preached in many churches over the last 30 years or so. Looking back, he says he’s preached “in nearly every denomination you can think of at one time or... — Updated 6/10/2020
Garbage truck driver injured in Security Boulevard crash
An accident on Security Boulevard early Monday afternoon drew numerous emergency response vehicles and a helicopter to the scene. Security Fire Department confirmed that a garbage truck flipped into a drainage ditch along the road,... — Updated 6/10/2020
Fountain Valley News welcomes new employees
Amber Hittle-Putra joins office staff By G. Connor Salter Amber Hittle-Putra has joined the paper's staff as an Administrative Assistant. Amber will help with finances and... — Updated 6/3/2020
Local author pens children's book about quarantine
Should children be exposed to stories that talk about hard topics? It's a question that routinely comes up in conversations about children's books. Parents and library groups... — Updated 5/28/2020
Shops, restaurants begin to reopen, but some are struggling to get by
Several recent stories have talked about COVID-19's impact on businesses. Some businesses (such as food trucks) thrived during the non-essential business shutdown periods. Others... — Updated 5/28/2020
Maintaining readiness during COVID-19
Soldiers fire machine guns on Fort Carson's M240B Machine Gun Range on May 14. The soldiers pictured are with the 2nd Battalion, 12th Field Army Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade... — Updated 5/27/2020
Delivering news and strange fashion
It perhaps goes without saying that COVID-19 has created many awkward or simply unusual situations for people. Since I not only write for the Fountain Valley News but also deliver... — Updated 5/27/2020
Fire danger up around county
On May 7, two Fountain Valley News staffers stumbled upon an unattended campfire. They were walking in the Adams Open Space behind the Fountain Library when they found it, and descr... — Updated 5/15/2020
COVID-19 complicates camping
As it gets closer to summer, many people are wondering whether they will be able to do their usual vacation activities. Social distancing and masks make amusement parks and movie... — Updated 5/13/2020
Police Explorers program teaches students law enforcement, life skills
Young people interested in what the police do have an opportunity to learn about it first-hand. In 2015, the Fountain Police Department (FPD) started the Police Explorers program,... — Updated 5/13/2020
Recreation center funding on hold
As many locals will tell you, the FountainValley has grown a lot in recent years. This growth means many changes, one of them being many more residents looking for swimming pools, gyms and other recreational facilities. Fountain... — Updated 5/13/2020
County, state offices slowly reopen in-person services
With the Stay At Home Order replaced by Safer At Home, some offices are cautiously phasing back in their in-person services. The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office reopened some of its services by appointment only on May... — Updated 5/6/2020
Census Bureau updates 2020 operations timeline
As noted in earlier stories, concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic have affected the 2020 Census' schedule and operation. As of press time, the Census Bureau has adjusted its... — Updated 4/29/2020
New order allows some businesses to reopen
By G. Connor Salter As of April 27, there are 13,879 COVID-19 cases in Colorado, 879 in El Paso County. Governor Jared Polis released a new executive order titled Safer At Home on April 26. The order lasts 30 days from April 27... — Updated 4/29/2020
Food trucks thriving in neighborhoods
On April 17, people gathered in the cul-de-sac on Pinfeather Drive to order lunch. Mira Sol, a food truck specializing in New Mexico-inspired dishes, was selling burritos and other... — Updated 4/29/2020
Local businesses struggling with COVID-19 shutdown
With stay-at-home orders, non-essential businesses being forced to close and social distancing creating a limit to how much people can go out and use services, many business owners... — Updated 4/22/2020
