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July Gardening Tasks

Press Release
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Water shrubs and trees during extended dry periods. Newly planted shrubs and trees should be watered regularly until the roots are well established. Mulch beds to conserve moisture and keep weeds in check. Replenish mulch that has deteriorated or blown away.
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Summertime and 4H

Molly Balenseifen
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Woohoo!!! It is summer, and time to have some fun… but hold on, fun for 4Hers means hard work to prepare for the County Fair. Whether baking, sewing, feeding animals, or working with show animals, every day in the summer for a 4Her brings work.
Ninety-eight-year-young Ada Clark offers her study of xeriscaping and water conservation to other Greenhorn Valley homeowners. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Ninety-eight-year-young Ada Clark offers her study of xeriscaping and water conservation to other Greenhorn Valley homeowners. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Clark Encourages Others to Try Xeriscaping

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
When Ada Clark became concerned about possible water shortages in the Colorado City area, she decided she wanted to lead by example and try xeriscaping. “I want to encourage others to do this so we don’t use our water foolishly,” Clark shared.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Aquatic Biologist for the Pueblo office Kerry Tucker advised that her department had stocked the fish supply at Lake Isabel several times from mid-April to June 16. Photo by Lori Kraus

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Aquatic Biologist for the Pueblo office Kerry Tucker advised that her department had stocked the fish supply at Lake Isabel several times from mid-April to June 16. Photo by Lori Kraus

Local Lakes are Well-Stocked with Fish

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Colorado’s fishing opportunities are as diverse as its terrain. The Greenhorn Valley is blessed to have both Lake Isabel and Lake Beckwith fully stocked for our summertime fishing entertainment.
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Colorado Trail #1776 Near Leadville, Colorado

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
When Terry and Lori set off on a great adventure it can start at a Lake and end up at the Continental Divide. You have to be flexible when you are on a great adventure. Last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday we spent time in the Buena Vista area. One of our primary purposes was to find Turquoise Lake.

Saturday Disc Golf Tournament

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The Greenhorn Valley Chamber of Commerce will welcome Darren’s Memorial DiscGolfPark to the Valley with a ribbon cutting, Saturday, June 25, at approximately 11 a.m. The ribbon cutting may vary a few minutes because at 9:15 a.m.
Sangre de Cristo Arts Center

Sangre de Cristo Arts Center

Sangre de Cristo Art Center Blockbuster Exhibits Now Open

Press Release
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Da Vinci Machines and Robotics exhibition, created by the acclaimed Artisans of Florence in collaboration with The Niccolai Group, consists of over 60 exhibits, reconstructed from the manuscripts (codices) and drawings of Renaissance Man, Leonardo da Vinci.

Hobby or Business?

Larry L. Perry, Cpa
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
A Scenario Working as employees for over 20 years, Sam and Martha have decided to start their own business on the side. Sam has a woodworking shop and Martha has good internet skills.
The fully stocked Main Street Boutique in its ninth year. Courtesy Photo

The fully stocked Main Street Boutique in its ninth year. Courtesy Photo

Main Street Boutique Celebrating Nine Years in Business

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
“I can’t believe it has been nine years! Time just goes so fast and it has been such an adventure,” shared Main Street Boutique owner Natalie Roles Lepley about running the boutique. Lepley went on to say that she and her husband, Jeff Lepley, purchased the building on Main Street in Rye in 2009.
Recent repairs to the Hollydot Golf Course bunkers and tees were made with the help of Friends of Hollydot. Courtesy Photo

Recent repairs to the Hollydot Golf Course bunkers and tees were made with the help of Friends of Hollydot. Courtesy Photo

Improvements on Hollydot Course a Joint Effort

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The Friends of Hollydot and Colorado City Metropolitan District (CCMD) crews have been busy working on the Hollydot Golf Course to make sure it remains one of the best kept and favorite courses in the region.
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