So, I have been receiving inquiries from folks that want to know what there is to do in Ridgway. My answer is, “everything you come to Colorado to do and more.” Ridgway, the backdrop for many scenes from the John Wayne movie True Grit, is a great escape as well as a portal back to the wild west. Upon arrival in Ridgway, a weary traveller can enjoy, the quiet, serene vistas, where flora and fauna surround you at every turn. For the adrenalin junkies there is ice-climbing, extreme skiing and in the summer, mountain biking, rock climbing as well as river rafting, four-wheeling or cresting a 14er. For the more docile visiter there is hiking, snowshoeing, horseback riding, golfing, fly fishing, jeep and mine tours, hot springs or simply basking in the alpenglow and the over 290 days of sunshine. When it comes to vacation destinations our little town packs a big punch and a huge “bang for your buck” getaway. So, ya’ll come see us now. Check out our new on-line rental booking at Ridgway Rentals .We won’t leave the light on for ya, cuz we’re enjoyin’ the night sky.
So, many things have changed for me business-wise since I last “blogged.” One truly exciting thing that has happened is that I have moved my license to a great spot that not only sells Colorado real estate, but offers property management as well. The company’s name is Mountain Management at Ridgway. We are sister companies with Mountain Management at Telluride and Ouray Realty Investements.
My role at this new locale is to develop the Ridgway vacation rental inventory and then market the inventory. It is so exciting and interesting. Our properties range from townhomes to 5000 square foot homes that can sleep up to 13 people. We want to make Ridgway not only a great place to live, but also a great getaway. This will offer folks from all over the opportunity to experience our little piece of heaven.
If you are not aware Ridgway is “The Gateway to the San Juans.” Our town is centrally located and allows one to be right in the heart of all the Western Slope has to offer, whether it be skiing in Telluride, ice climbing in Ouray or just kicking back in the beautiful surroundings of the “old west.” Ridgway also boasts hot springs, cross country skiing, horseback riding, history, mines, hiking and much, much more.
Ya’ll come on out and if you need a place to stay, we can help. Just visit www.ridgwaymountainmanagement.com
Being the history buff that I am, I am completely in awe of Ridgway’s newest temporary addition. Although I have not had the time to get over to look at her up close, I did get to witness her historic “return” voyage to our fine town that is steeped so heavily in train history.
Continue reading ‘Trains of the Old West’
To all subscribers to my blog, I would like to apologize for not being very consistent in my postings lately. I have a few personal events that have been a bit of a distraction lately, i.e., my son is getting married May 17 and my parents, in Dallas, TX, celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. By the end of May I hope to be back on track and clear headed enough to keep you all up to date on the latest area happenings. 
Just as an aside, I did attend a very informative community and continuing ed class on Land Trusts and Conservation Easements especially with regards to Colorado properties. If you are interested in more information you can go to the following link www.cclt.org
My best to all and thanks for your patience.
Well, it’s not quite official yet, but baby steps are being taken, pending funding, for the Second Annual True Grit Days Festival in Ridgway, Colorado. Emphasis at this point is truly on the “pending funding” portion of the festivities. Continue reading ‘Ridgway Making Plans for True Grit Days Part 2′
Ok. I will be the first to admit, I don’t quite get it and those of you who know me and are avid climbers know that I believe you all have serious adrenalin issues. However, from my understanding, the Ice Climbing Festival in Ouray’s Box Canyon has become one of the biggest draws to Ouray during the winter months. The festival has come and gone now, but if you have not attended, it is a site to behold.
Continue reading ‘Ice Climbing in Ouray County’
Well, according to our local paper, The Ridgway Sun, the population of Ouray County only grew by 55. One thing that has to be grasped about our area though is that not all property owners live here. I don’t know exact numbers, but quite a few folks, especially boomers have invested to retire/live here sometime in the next 10 -15 years.
However, I do know that the face of Ridgway is changing. It has done so in many ways even in the last five years since we moved here. Our neighborhood, Solar Ranches for example, has built out immensely. My street alone has had 3 duplexes built on what were empty lots 5 years ago.
Don’t get me wrong. I don’t mind. I love it that others are relocating here and getting to share our appreciation of the area, whether it be part of the year or year round.
Check out the link to the paper it’s a great way to find out just what makes our great town tick.
As you may or may not know we here on the Western Slope LOVE, nay should I say, ADORE our weather and perhaps even FIXATE on it.
I never knew there was another place where you could actually say, “don’t like the weather, well, stick around.” It changes on a dime and we like it that way. We don’t have to put up our summer/winter shoes/clothes. We just build bigger closets or scale back to Tevas and Sorrells, sweatshirts and tank tops. So the discussions usually contain the following:
“When do you think that snow is going to get here?”
“Don’t you just love that sun?”
“I hear they got a big dump of it over in_______County.”
“Aren’t the winters/summer/falls/springs beautiful here?”
One of the comments that I like the most is, “aren’t you cold?” Well, no, usually not. Just like South Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona get a “dry” heat, we usually get a “dry” cold. So, I am adding one more thing that I have adapted well to after living most of my life with a “wet” cold; dry cold. All of the above must be experienced first hand to truly appreciate, so here’s your invitation. Ya’ll come out and see us, ya hear?
COMMUNITY!!
When I started out to write today’s post I thought about quoting Merriam Webster’s definition of ”community,” but it went on and on and in my opinion did not expound truly on the way community exists in Ouray County.
Take for example; my husband and I were at a local store trying to find a turkey smaller than 12 pounds, since our Thanksgiving festivities were to include only ourselves and our son, Continue reading ‘A New way of life in Ouray County’
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