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A Close-Knit Community

A group of sheep graze on green grass in a mountain meadow surrounded by trees, with forested hills and tall mountains visible in the background.

Colorado wool producers make a comeback Loma sheep rancher Julie Hansmire enjoyed watching the televised 2026 Winter Olympics held in Italy in early February. She was especially excited to see the clothing worn by Team USA during the opening and closing ceremonies — the athletes were decked out in coats, pants, sweaters, mittens, and hats […]

Fancy Toast

A wooden and marble cutting board holds two slices of toast: one with mashed avocado, and one topped with sliced avocado and tomato. A small bowl of salt and a lime wedge are nearby on a white surface.

A Blank Slate for Brunch – Avocado Toast (Serves 2) INGREDIENTS 2 slices hearty bread such as sourdough, whole grain, or rustic country loaf Butter 1 ripe avocado 1-2 tsp lemon juice Pinch of flaky salt Freshly ground black pepper INSTRUCTIONS Toast bread until golden brown and crisp. Butter the bread right after it is […]

Electrify Your Lawn Care

A man wearing sunglasses, a gray t-shirt, and khaki pants is mowing a lawn with a cordless electric lawn mower in a suburban yard surrounded by trees and shrubs.

Electric lawn equipment has seen drastic improvements in cost, motor efficiency, and battery power in recent years. Hedge and string trimmers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, and lawn mowers — there are lots of options for electric lawn equipment. Electric equipment is quieter than its gas-powered counterparts and typically needs less maintenance. There’s no need to mix […]

A Place to Grow

Close-up of adult and child hands together gently covering soil around a young tree sapling, with green grass in the background, symbolizing planting and nurturing nature.

Site selection is fundamental to successful gardening. This caveat is even more important for trees, which are the backbone of a well-designed landscape. Trees help regulate temperatures, control air quality, prevent soil erosion, and improve property values. They also require a significant investment of time and money, so you want to choose the right trees. […]

Make the Call That Keeps the Lights On

A close-up of a red warning flag labeled "BURIED POWER CABLE" in a rocky, rural area with a house and mountains blurred in the background.

On a warm spring Saturday, the urge to dig can strike suddenly. Maybe it’s a long-delayed fence project, a new tree for the backyard, or finally putting in those garden beds. You grab a pick or shovel and start digging. Then you hit something unexpected — a water line, fiber internet conduit, or even a […]

Manitou Springs

People of various ages play skee-ball in an arcade with colorful toys and prizes on shelves in the background. Some are rolling balls, while others watch, and a carnival tent prop is visible on the right.

Manitou Springs, founded in 1872, began as a popular spa-style resort town that specialized in the treatment of tuberculosis with its healing natural mineral spring water. Many Native American tribes peacefully shared access to the springs and considered the area sacred. Today, Manitou retains its historic charm and boasts many unique activities to try. EATERIES […]

14er Tips for Beginners

A yellow trail sign stands among rocky terrain, pointing directions to Chasm Lake, Longs Peak Summit, and Battle Mountain, with distant mountains and a partly cloudy blue sky in the background.

I still remember my first 14er: a sunrise start scrambling up Long’s Peak in junior high with my older brother, back when my cartilage didn’t mind boulder-hopping scree fields. I summited a few more with Outward Bound, “bagging” 14,082-foot Windom and 14,065-foot Sunlight peaks in the San Juans — complete with a resupply by train […]

SIEA Lineworkers: Ready When it Matters Most

As General Manager of San Isabel Electric Association, I have the unique privilege of seeing firsthand what it takes to keep the lights on and knowing all of the people involved in serving our members. In April, we take time to pause and recognize the brave folks who make keeping your power on possible every […]

Lineman Appreciation: Recognizing the People Who Power Our Community

2025 Cooperative Impact Report Few have the privilege of seeing firsthand what it truly takes to keep the lights on for our members. In April, and throughout the year, we recognize the skilled professionals who make that possible every day: our linemen. They work in the heat of summer, the cold of winter, and the […]

Y-W Lineworkers are Ready When it Matters Most

As General Manager of Y-W Electric Association, Inc., I have the unique privilege of seeing firsthand what it takes to keep the lights on for our members. In April, we take time to pause and recognize the brave men and women who make that possible every single day — our lineworkers. When storms impact our […]