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Sink the Plans of Those Porch Pirates

Last year, 21 million Americans had packages stolen from their front porches – a lot of them around the holidays. So what can be done to thwart porch pirates? “Every holiday season the U.S. Postal Service delivers billions of holiday mail and packages, but the unfortunate reality is that many of those packages wind up […]

Posted by Linda on January 21, 2021 | Updated December 30, 2020 Filed Under: Consumer Advice · Holidays · Safety

Eight Ways to Stay Safe This Winter

The City of Colorado Springs wants residents to stay safe this winter. They have a list of eight things you can do to guarantee that. They include everything from rules about shoveling sidewalks to cautions regarding various heating sources. Preparedness is the key, and there are many ways to insure you and your family stay […]

Posted by Linda on December 12, 2019 | Updated December 6, 2019 Filed Under: Home services · Miscellaneous · Safety

City, County Help You Prepare for Winter

In anticipation of the 2019-2020 winter season the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management (PPROEM) will promote winter weather awareness the week of Oct. 27 – Nov. 2, to provide El Paso County and Colorado Springs residents with tools and information to prepare their homes, families and vehicles for winter weather conditions. This is […]

Posted by Linda on October 26, 2019 | Updated October 24, 2019 Filed Under: Consumer Advice · Safety

Rembmber, Hiking Trails Are for Everyone

Colorado has an abundance of trails, from easy to difficult. But hiking isn’t any fun if we don’t follow a few basic rules. Here are some tips from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Review and respect trail signage. Many multi-use trails have right-of-way indicators, as well as displaying alternating days or directions for different types of […]

Posted by Linda on May 27, 2019 | Updated May 23, 2019 Filed Under: Miscellaneous · Nature/outdoors · Safety

Respect Rules of the Trail

Colorado’s trails are FREE for all to use, but there are some rules you should follow. Follow the rules and the law by keeping your dogs safe and secure. Dogs should be kept on a 6’ or shorter leash unless in a specified off-leash area. This keeps the dog on the trail, close to its […]

Posted by Linda on May 1, 2019 | Updated February 26, 2019 Filed Under: Nature/outdoors · Safety

Leave Wildlife Alone

Colorado is fortunate to count over 900 species of wildlife among our residents. Respecting wildlife while enjoying our state’s natural treasures is all of our responsibility! Most dangerous encounters occur because people fail to leave wild animals alone, says Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff. Wildlife should not be harassed, captured, domesticated or fed. Intentional or […]

Posted by Linda on May 17, 2018 | Updated May 4, 2019 Filed Under: Nature/outdoors · Safety

Snag a Copy of Free Visitors’ Guide to Pikes Peak Region

If you have family or friends  coming to visit this summer, you need to grab a copy of the new visitors’ guide to the Pikes Peak region. Your FREE copy is just a click away — in fact,  CLICK HERE.  The guide outlines local attractions, gives you current prices on admission (some are FREE) and other […]

Posted by Linda on June 19, 2014 | Updated June 17, 2014 Filed Under: Arts & Culture · Attractions · Consumer Advice · Coupons · Dining out · Entertainment · Family fun · History · Lodging Deals · Nature/outdoors · Retail bargains · Safety · shopping · Sporting Events · Travel

Don’t Pollute! Recycle Old Smoke Alarms with County Program

Smoke alarms from private residences in El Paso and Teller counties are now being accepted for FREE recycling and safe disposal at the El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, located at 3255 Akers Drive (near the intersection of Marksheffel and North Carefree Circle) from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, and on the […]

Posted by Linda on October 7, 2013 | Updated September 30, 2013 Filed Under: Safety

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