Outside the Springs

The beauty of the mountains, the colors, the night, and the changing of seasons is a pinnacle of life in Colorado. Seeing it through the camera of Lars Leber and making it into a visage of both time and timelessness is an art.

If you've been to the grocery store lately, you've probably noticed that food costs a bit more than it used to. The same is true for gas, energy to heat or cool your home, even rent is up compared to the prices in 2020. Obviously, this isn't the best thing for your wallet.

It's no secret that Governor Jared Polis wants Colorado to become more environmentally friendly. In 2019, he released his "Roadmap to 100% Renewable Energy by 2040 and Bold Climate Action" report, which details the steps his administration is taking to turn Colorado "green."

In Part 1 of The Maverick Observer's "Colorado Gives Back to Veterans," we looked at how Colorado is helping homeless veterans and veterans who lack employment — two significant problems in the veteran community.

Did you know 51.8 million acres, or 78 percent, of Colorado land is used for some form of agricultural production? 31.8 million acres are private land used for ranching and farming, while the remaining 20 million acres are federal and typically used for grazing.

Have you ever thought it would be cool to build homes or work in construction? Perhaps you're trying to figure out what you want to do with your life, and you've heard Colorado is extremely short on labor. But where do you start? One way to gain experience is to enroll in a college or university that offers a degree in Construction Management.

Finding joy in bringing a hospitality experience to others depends on setting, ambition and being open to the experience. Jeremy Couture, one of the owners at Inn at Woodhaven in Louisville, Kentucky, understands the bed and breakfast he runs with his partner Mark Lansing needs to have all those elements and more.

Part II: Barb Jebson (Herd Manager)

Do you know Colorado is home to seven main military installations?  Colorado Springs is considered a "military city" and is home to the United States Air Force Academy, Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever Space Force Base, Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, and countless military veterans and retirees.

Part I: Karen Burbank [Ranch Programs Coordinator] & Samantha Sinsel [Wedding Coordinator] of Sylvan Dale Ranch.