Author: Kelly Sanford
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Teller County realtor provides spring snapshot
From helicopter pilot to realtor to You Tuber, James Dean has seen plenty. He also sees what you should and shouldn’t do in today’s real estate market. He came to Teller County after 20 years as a Chinook helicopter pilot in the United States Army. Since moving to Divide 12 years ago, buying and selling…
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Teller County realtor provides summer snapshot
From helicopter pilot to realtor to You Tuber, James Dean has seen plenty. He also sees what you should and shouldn’t do in today’s real estate market. He came to Teller County after 20 years as a Chinook helicopter pilot in the United States Army. Since moving to Divide 12 years ago, buying and selling…
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Oh, baby: Birthing season brings responsibilities
June marks the height of birthing season for Colorado wildlife. Having a front row seat to watch nature renew itself is one of the greatest perks of living in the shadow of Pikes Peak, but it’s a privilege that comes with some responsibility. “We like for the public to have some understanding of natural behaviors…
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Oh, baby: Birthing season brings responsibilities
June marks the height of birthing season for Colorado wildlife. Having a front row seat to watch nature renew itself is one of the greatest perks of living in the shadow of Pikes Peak, but it’s a privilege that comes with some responsibility. “We like for the public to have some understanding of natural behaviors…
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Questions linger but optimism prevails as The Blue Moose Tavern closes in GMF
A faded sign above the front door of Green Mountain Falls’ Blue Moose Tavern reflects the unknowns facing this locals’ hot spot which announced its abrupt closure on April 16. Though several requests from the Courier to speak with the Tavern’s ownership went unanswered, its Facebook page cited tensions between the property owner and business…
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Yes, it’s really being recycled. (And it’s so much cooler than you’d imagine.)
Ask your friends and neighbors about recycling and you’ll hear some strong opinions — often the belief that it all ends up in a landfill. To see what really happens to Teller County’s recyclables, the Courier reached out to APEX Waste with a request to follow the trail. Terry Vaughn, the general manager for APEX…
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With warmer weather comes the ‘dreaded shed’
Anyone with pets knows that a big part of spring cleaning is dealing with the seasonal shed. Warmer weather means our animal companions — and wildlife, for that matter — have less need for insulation. Longer days trigger hormonal changes in animals that induce a coat swap — the heavy winter coat sheds, and a…
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What is radon and why you should care
The Rocky Mountain Range is a wonder of nature, thrust into being over a 25-million-year orogeny (period of mountain-building) which began approximately 80-million years ago, it’s the product of the North American tectonic plate being forced under the mid-ocean Farallon plate. To visualize how this collision could cause mountains to rise in the middle of…
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Bobcat takes down deer in residential area
In an incident witnessed and photographed by a local resident, a bobcat killed a deer in a Woodland Park condo community In late February, a post was made on a neighborhood social media platform saying the bobcat had killed a deer and cached its quarry under a deck. The initial online response was disbelief with…
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The Divide library set to celebrate its official grand opening
The Teller County community is invited to celebrate the Rampart Library District’s official grand opening of its Divide branch on Feb. 7 from 1-4 p.m. This will be an open house event where patrons can get acquainted with the staff, programs and services at the library. There will be door prizes, library swag, food and…