My housing stock is just about maxed out. There are a couple of homes that are very, very expensive, in the $200,000 to $300,000-plus range, with the balance being very old structures that need complete renovation. |
Overall, I'd say that gambling has been very beneficial to Cripple Creek. We have experienced some growing pains, but that is to be expected with such a massive enterprise. |
Roughly 40 percent of our business comes from south of Colorado Springs. Logic would tell you that it is probably a pretty good bet that we are concerned about the proposal. |
We now have a year-round economy employing about 2,300 people. |
We spent millions installing a modern water delivery system, sewage treatment facility and paved roads. |