Miscellaneous

Looking for a farmer’s market near you on a day when you can get there? El Paso County has quite a few. They include: Colorado Farm and Art Market, Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs Farmer’s Markets, Banning Lewis Ranch, Briargate, Cordera, Meridian Ranch, and Monument Hill, and the Downtown Sunday Market in Colorado Springs –check them out on  […]

Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA), the trade association and global voice of skiing and snowboarding in Colorado, announced today that registration is open for the 5th and 6th Grade Passport Program and the Colorado Gems Card. The popular Passport Program offers unmatched access to 22 ski resorts across the state by giving fifth graders three […]

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September’s shorter days and cooler temperatures turn the forest golden at Mueller State Park and there are plenty of activities for campers, hikers, bikers and equestrians to take advantage of the changing season. A typical September day at Mueller means picture-perfect blue skies and trees that start to change into their fall colors. Aspens begin […]

Have a wood-burning fireplace? The Colorado Department of Agriculture strongly recommends purchasing firewood from a reputable dealer. Bulk firewood sellers in Colorado are required to provide a receipt with their business name and address as well as the price, amount, and type of wood sold, says Nick Brechun, CDA’s Measurement Standards Program Administrator. CDA cautions consumers against […]

Many people choose to be frugal for different reasons. Maybe they were raised to live a frugal life, so it’s second nature to them. Perhaps they are consciously frugal and are saving to pay cash for a house, or they have a child about to head off to college. Maybe they simply don’t see any […]

Water has become our most precious resource in some places, especially here in the West. But unless you have your own well (which is not, by the way, always a guaranteed source of water), it might be smart to think about ways to save on water use this summer. In summer, water usage can comprise […]