Cripple Creek cancels its two biggest summer events due to COVID-19

As COVID-19 numbers climb in Teller County, the City of Cripple Creek has decided to cancel its Salute to American Veterans Rally and Donkey Derby Days.   

The announcement comes after city leaders say COVID-19 numbers nearly doubled after Independence Day weekend.   

Cripple Creek city council members worried that if coronavirus numbers continue to climb, they would lose its variance allowing casinos to operate.