Tag: pulse
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Lesser goldfinch benefits from urban landscaping | Words on Birds
Human activity tends to have a negative effect on bird populations, namely due to habitat loss. However, over the past decades, some interesting trends have emerged in backyard habitats along the Front Range. Urban landscaping has added a lot more flowers, shrubs and trees and has effectively improved habitat for some species, allowing them to…
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How quickly life can change | Nuggets of Faith
It is amazing how quickly life can change! Repairing a smoke detector is not usually hazardous to your health, until it is. Earlier this year, NASCAR luminary driver Kyle Busch decided it was time to repair the device, not realizing such a simple task would mean a trip to the emergency department at the local…
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How quickly life can change | Nuggets of Faith
It is amazing how quickly life can change! Repairing a smoke detector is not usually hazardous to your health, until it is. Earlier this year, NASCAR luminary driver Kyle Busch decided it was time to repair the device, not realizing such a simple task would mean a trip to the emergency department at the local…
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Pagosa Springs: It’s all about the waters | Such A Fine Sight to See
My latest adventure began with a gorgeous half-day drive from the Pikes Peak Region to Pagosa Springs, Colorado. In late June, I was treated to a 2-night, all-inclusive stay at The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs (pagosahotsprings.com), a truly upscale piece of heaven. It lies adjacent to the San Juan River, and the centerpiece is…
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Pagosa Springs: It’s all about the waters | Such A Fine Sight to See
My latest adventure began with a gorgeous half-day drive from the Pikes Peak Region to Pagosa Springs, Colorado. In late June, I was treated to a 2-night, all-inclusive stay at The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs (pagosahotsprings.com), a truly upscale piece of heaven. It lies adjacent to the San Juan River, and the centerpiece is…
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Pets of the Week
Call 719-686-7707 to schedule an appointment Sabrina is a sweet cat who loves sunny windows, fresh air, watching the birds from the windowsill and playing fetch. She is loving and enjoys being petted and taking naps. Sabrina is in a foster home and is not currently at the shelter. If you would like to meet…
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Brief interlude with summer at Missouri Lakes basin | Take a Hike
In the ski country of Eagle County near Vail, heavy snows in late spring may linger into summer. I visited the Missouri Lakes area on Independence Day weekend of 2019, after June snowstorms had dumped a foot or two of snow in the area. As a result, holiday weekend campers found themselves postholing in deep…
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Brief interlude with summer at Missouri Lakes basin | Take a Hike
In the ski country of Eagle County near Vail, heavy snows in late spring may linger into summer. I visited the Missouri Lakes area on Independence Day weekend of 2019, after June snowstorms had dumped a foot or two of snow in the area. As a result, holiday weekend campers found themselves postholing in deep…
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‘Once-in-a-generation celebration’ of Colorado’s 14ers planned for state’s 150th birthday
Preparations are underway for an ultimate celebration of Colorado’s biggest mountains on the state’s 150th birthday Aug. 1. Summit 2026 was recently announced as “a once-in-a-generation celebration of the mountains, landscapes and outdoor experiences that shape our state.” The mission: to have assigned teams on all 54 fourteeners. The announcement from the state commission promoting…
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‘Once-in-a-generation celebration’ of Colorado’s 14ers planned for state’s 150th birthday
Preparations are underway for an ultimate celebration of Colorado’s biggest mountains on the state’s 150th birthday Aug. 1. Summit 2026 was recently announced as “a once-in-a-generation celebration of the mountains, landscapes and outdoor experiences that shape our state.” The mission: to have assigned teams on all 54 fourteeners. The announcement from the state commission promoting…