http://www.lavetarealty.com/blog Real Estate in Southern Colorado's Huerfano County :: Premier Properties in La Veta and Cuchara Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:19:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Fourmile Canyon fire near Boulder, CO continues to reek havoc in that area.  Thankfully no serious injuries or deaths at this time.  But 63 country homes totally destroyed (including those of 9 volunteer firefighters).  Both of my sons are firefighters (and paramedics) so the stress and danger of fires is always on ... http://www.lavetarealty.com/blog/?p=1219 A beautiful Labor Day weekend here in the Cuchara Valley.  But cool crisp nights and warm sunny days tell me that Fall is definately headed our way.  Several sun-up morning temps dropped down to 38 degrees followed by daytime highs of 83 degrees.   Have to layer even for golf. http://www.lavetarealty.com/blog/?p=1213 Bruce reports that local musicians David and Annie Enke have confirmed that 4 time Grammy nominees 'Trout Fishing in America' will be playing on the SPACE Stage in the La Veta Town Park on Sunday Sept 12th at 2pm.  David says that these guys recently put on one of the best concerts ... http://www.lavetarealty.com/blog/?p=1211 WOW.  Woke up this morning and saw frost on top of the hot-tub cover.  Thermometer is registering 39 degrees.  I knew a cool front was coming in but didn't expect it to feel like Fall this morning.  Sure hope for long slow Indian Summer weather now.  Oktoberfest and Celtic Festivals are ... http://www.lavetarealty.com/blog/?p=1207 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.32 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending September 2, 2010, down from last week when it averaged 4.36 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 5.08 percent. 15-year FRM this week averaged a record low of 3.83 percent with ... http://www.lavetarealty.com/blog/?p=1205 Sandra Dolak has recently been selected as one of only 200 National Grant Reviewers in the United States.  She has been involved in writing health related grants for a number of years.  Dolak was named Huerfano County Citizen of the Year in 2007.  Sandy also currently owns North by Southwest gift ... http://www.lavetarealty.com/blog/?p=1201 Two great Community Meetings yesterday to discuss the newly formed Foundation and plans for the Metropolitan Districy.  Both the Cuchara and the La Veta meeting halls were filled to near capacity turnouts.  Bruce Cantrell introduced the organizing leadership and provided an in-depth overview and explanation of the Plan.  We will ... http://www.lavetarealty.com/blog/?p=1198 Another beautiful day shaping up this morning here in the Cuchara Valley.  Yesterday morning was nice for my La Veta Inn tour.  It went well, and another prospective buyer even called to check my progress too (good morning Steve). Ha   I've gotta remember that about 200 friends, neighbors and clients look ... http://www.lavetarealty.com/blog/?p=1193 Yesterday was one of the very nicest nicest days we have enjoyed all summer.  More people, more energy and more fun since July 4.  Weather was fabulous for a change, for the record turn-out of the Stonewall Ride.  Years past they have endured a few cold rainey rides, but not ... http://www.lavetarealty.com/blog/?p=1189 I confirmed with Bob up in Cuchara that the new Recreation Resort Plan is to be presented at 2 community meetings set for next week, on Thursday , Aug. 26.  Planning on presentations up at Cuchara Community Center at 10:00 AM  and then again down at La Veta Community Center at 4:30 that same ... http://www.lavetarealty.com/blog/?p=1187