http://susanprather.com Colorado Western Slope Getaway Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:55:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   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 ... http://susanprather.com/ridgway-colorado-a-vacation-destination/   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. ... http://susanprather.com/colorado-vacation-destination/   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 ... http://susanprather.com/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 ... http://susanprather.com/conservation-easements-in-colorado/ WHAT A FIND!!!! I simply adore this home. If you click on the picture you will be directed to my company webpage that not only offers a detailed description of the home but a virtual tour as well. As things green up around here we will be adding panoramic pictures to the tour that ... http://susanprather.com/ouray-county-tree-farm-has-many-potentials-including-horse-property/ 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. http://susanprather.com/ridgway-making-plans-for-true-grit-days-part-2/ If you love skiing great powder, Colorado, especially the Western Slope, has been the place to be. The Telluride snow report is a 74" total base and 264" for the season's total. Again this is great news for the snow bunnies. However, the folks that enjoy both the sun and ... http://susanprather.com/sunshine-brings-back-colorado-property-seekers/ I guess a picture says a thousand words! This picture was taken on a 35 acre parcel that our office is offering at $249,000. The kicker is it backs up to BLM. What at deal. Why not come see it all for yourself? http://susanprather.com/colorado-wildlife-right-out-the-back-door/ 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 ... http://susanprather.com/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 ... http://susanprather.com/changing-demographics-of-ouray-county/