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German Aircraft Manufacturer, Extra Aircraft, Chooses Montrose, Colorado For Its U.S. Base

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It was so exciting to be a part of a large crowd on Friday, July 23, 2010, on a Montrose Regional Airport runway, to hear the announcement confirming that Extra Aircraft is the German aircraft manufacturing company that has chosen Montrose, Colorado to be its U.S. headquarters and assembly plant for [...]

Kendall Mountain Run, Silverton, CO–

Last Saturday, July 17, 2010, was the 33rd annual Kendall Mountain Run in Silverton, CO. As I found out, it’s definitely for the fit and hardy, but for those of you like me, it can be done with the right mind-set and perseverance. Enjoy this video of my first KMR half marathon. I can only go up from here, in more ways than one. LOL

Dont’ Forget- It’s Time to Spring Forward!

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Economic Development . . . and why real estate business owners need to be involved

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Last Thursday I attended the annual general membership meeting for the Montrose Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).  I have been an investor of MEDC for several years, but that is about as active as I’ve been, other than reading its newsletters.  I think that is going to change.
The first part of the program included the report [...]

Colorado summer storms-what a show!

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I’m just having fun, now, but if you’ve heard, we’ve had a rash of summer thunder storms across Colorado. Yesterday, at home in Ridgway, one of the biggest downpours, with all the trimmings hit me at home. Here’s a short video I took out my back yard (my first video upload)!

Ridgway’s Pickin’ in the Park–a great small town event!

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The 2nd annual Pickin’ in the Park in Ridgway, CO is underway.  This is my first year attending, and what a fun event!  This is a free 4-concert series that combines musical acts from around the country with local and regional opening acts.  The music, of course, is the main event, and the 2 concerts I’ve [...]

2009 Partners Challenge Ride–dare to ride . . . or just donate to a good cause

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The 2009 15th Annual Partners Challenge Ride (and Weekend Get-Away) has been set this year for the weekend of September 26-27.   This 2-day, 104-mile mountain bike ride is truly challenging, but a lot of fun, traversing some of the most spectacular mountain terrain and scenery in the country.   It is not a race.  Riders are supported all [...]

Magic Circle Players Work Magic in Montrose-Happy 50th Anniversary!

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I must admit I was a bit skeptical the first time I was encouraged to attend a performance of the Montrose Magic Circle Players.  I love legitimate theater and was quite spoiled having grown up in San Diego County with incredible live theater venues, like the Old Globe Theater and La Jolla Playhouse.  But my [...]

Another great classic car show in Montrose, and the winner is . . .

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Congratulations to Judy Grubbs, the winner of the People’s Choice Trophy at the  Black Canyon Classics Car Club show held Sunday, May 17, 2009, in Montrose, Colorado.  Judy is a 8-year resident of Montrose, transplanted from “the other side of the mountain.”  Her winning entry is a 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.  The engine is a 426 Hemi 4-speed tranny.  She’s [...]

C 21 on Ice Team “Sweeps” the 2009 Broomball Tournament!

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Congratulations to my broker associate, Kylee Smith, and her hockey broomball team, C 21 on Ice, this year’s Montrose/Ouray Hockey Broomball champions!  After a three year hiatus, the Montrose/Ouray County Hockey Broomball League was back on the ice again this year. This year’s league play consisted of nine teams organized by Michelle Hanes of Ouray.   Kylee explained it  to me [...]