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Irrigation dries up as farmers face summer of drought
A severe drought that has depleted snowpack in the mountains, left pastures painted with huge swaths of dirt and sent the price of hay skyrocketing. And much of the parched land may stay thirsty. Arid conditions prompted the Colorado Water Protective and Development Association to send a letter Feb. 20 to all its members announcing…
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WALDO CANYON FIRE: Toll adds up for insurers, insured
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The trees, ultimately, had to go. After he received a non-renewal notice from his insurance company last month, Monument resident Bob Meeker shopped around for coverage that would allow him to keep a few old…
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WALDO CANYON FIRE: Toll adds up for insurers, insured
The trees, ultimately, had to go. After he received a non-renewal notice from his insurance company last month, Monument resident Bob Meeker shopped around for coverage that would allow him to keep a few old trees, considered fire hazards, on his property. But nearly every company he turned to gave him the same answer: With…
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Calf born to Waldo Canyon fire survivor re-introduced to mom
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A 3-month-old brown and white bull pranced around a pen at the Wolfe Ranch on Wednesday in western Colorado Springs. The animal paused, let out a loud “moo,” looked toward the barn and bellowed again.…
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Calf born to Waldo Canyon fire survivor re-introduced to mom
A 3-month-old brown and white bull pranced around a pen at the Wolfe Ranch on Wednesday in western Colorado Springs. The animal paused, let out a loud “moo,” looked toward the barn and bellowed again. John Hendrix, a volunteer hand at the Flying W ranch, emerged from the building with a large bottle. Waldo, as…
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Region prepares for another wildfire season
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save When it comes to forecasting wildfires, firefighters have a saying: “Only rookies and fools predict fire season.”But, after one of the warmest years and worst fire seasons on record for Colorado, and with all signs…
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Region prepares for another wildfire season
When it comes to forecasting wildfires, firefighters have a saying: “Only rookies and fools predict fire season.”But, after one of the warmest years and worst fire seasons on record for Colorado, and with all signs pointing to another possibly severe season in 2013, the Pikes Peak region is getting prepared.The Colorado Springs City Council recently…
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WALDO CANYON FIRE: Lawmakers champion residents’ cause
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A growing number of Colorado legislators and politicians are heeding the cries of disgruntled Waldo Canyon fire survivors as a community association appeals for help battling insurance claims. On Saturday, state Sen. Kent Lambert and…
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WALDO CANYON FIRE: Lawmakers champion residents’ cause
A growing number of Colorado legislators and politicians are heeding the cries of disgruntled Waldo Canyon fire survivors as a community association appeals for help battling insurance claims. On Saturday, state Sen. Kent Lambert and Rep. Bob Gardner, Republicans from Colorado Springs, attended a meeting with residents to discuss an appeal to the state Department…
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WALDO CANYON FIRE: Residents help improve local park
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save What does success look like in Mountain Shadows? For the Colorado Springs Housing and Building Association, which has heavily monitored the rebuilding of the neighborhood after the Waldo Canyon fire, success looks like reaching 88…