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Colorado Country Life is the consumer trade magazine for Colorado's electric co-ops, bringing you interesting stories from around the state, recipes and gardening advice, hunting and fishing news, and information on electric efficiency and other money-saving tips.

What's better than a juicy filet on a lazy Sunday? Whip up this delicious Dry-Brined Peppered Filets Mignons with Cuttin...
08/13/2023

What's better than a juicy filet on a lazy Sunday? Whip up this delicious Dry-Brined Peppered Filets Mignons with Cutting Board Sauce for . Link in comments. 🥩

Looking for a quick and easy meal to whip up this month? Look no further than our August recipe: Quick-Prep Grab and Go ...
08/09/2023

Looking for a quick and easy meal to whip up this month? Look no further than our August recipe: Quick-Prep Grab and Go Banana PB&J Wraps. Click the link in the comments to learn more. 🥜

Empire Electric Association member Karen Boos takes her copy of CCL on a trip to scenic Dublin, Ireland. This snap was t...
08/07/2023

Empire Electric Association member Karen Boos takes her copy of CCL on a trip to scenic Dublin, Ireland. This snap was taken in front of the famous Temple Bar Pub, where traditional Irish music plays for customers all day every day. 🇮🇪

In honor of  , we're enjoying this beautiful sunflower snap by Poudre Valley REA member Jamison Paul called "Golden Sunf...
08/05/2023

In honor of , we're enjoying this beautiful sunflower snap by Poudre Valley REA member Jamison Paul called "Golden Sunflower at Golden Hour." 🌻

Happy  ! Check out the link in the comments for the recipe for these cool Brookie Cherry Ice Cream Sandwiches. 🍦
08/02/2023

Happy ! Check out the link in the comments for the recipe for these cool Brookie Cherry Ice Cream Sandwiches. 🍦

Happy  ! We ❤️ our beautiful state! A stunning capture by Poudre Valley REA member Jennifer Coombes, titled "Fiery Sunse...
08/01/2023

Happy ! We ❤️ our beautiful state! A stunning capture by Poudre Valley REA member Jennifer Coombes, titled "Fiery Sunset over Kebler."

Clay Anderson and his family, members of Southeast Colorado Power, snap a photo with CCL on the island of Mallorca, in S...
07/31/2023

Clay Anderson and his family, members of Southeast Colorado Power, snap a photo with CCL on the island of Mallorca, in Spain.

07/31/2023
A beautiful capture by MPE member Connie Chamberlain, called "Wildflower Blues." 🌼
07/28/2023

A beautiful capture by MPE member Connie Chamberlain, called "Wildflower Blues." 🌼

Steve and Cathy Jones pose with their CCL at the Castelo dos Mouros on a trip to Sinatra, Portugal. The Jones’ are membe...
07/27/2023

Steve and Cathy Jones pose with their CCL at the Castelo dos Mouros on a trip to Sinatra, Portugal. The Jones’ are members of Gunnison County Electric Association. If you look closely, you can see the National Palace de Peña in the background!

Have you nominated your favorite places yet? Check out the link in the comments to cast your votes for our 2023 Readers'...
07/25/2023

Have you nominated your favorite places yet? Check out the link in the comments to cast your votes for our 2023 Readers' Choice Best of Colorado contest. ⭐️

"Flying Through a Perfect Colorado Blue Sky," a beautiful photo by Kimberlee Hutcherson of LPEA. ✈️
07/20/2023

"Flying Through a Perfect Colorado Blue Sky," a beautiful photo by Kimberlee Hutcherson of LPEA. ✈️

Shannon Stowell, consumer-member of Sangre de Cristo Electric Association, snaps a photo with CCL and Ivan Eskildsen, th...
07/18/2023

Shannon Stowell, consumer-member of Sangre de Cristo Electric Association, snaps a photo with CCL and Ivan Eskildsen, the Tourism Minister of Panama. The two pals were on Bastimentos Island in Bocas del Toro, Panama. Looks like a great time!

Did you know that Barbie’s creator was Denver native, Ruth Mosko? Click the link in the comments to learn the fascinatin...
07/17/2023

Did you know that Barbie’s creator was Denver native, Ruth Mosko? Click the link in the comments to learn the fascinating origin story of Barbie. 🎀💄

Happy Ice Cream Day! For a cool (and ridiculously easy) treat, check out this Brown Butter No Churn Ice Cream on our web...
07/16/2023

Happy Ice Cream Day! For a cool (and ridiculously easy) treat, check out this Brown Butter No Churn Ice Cream on our website 🍦

Happy Friday! Here is a stunning snap, titled "Sand Dunes and Moon," by JR Schnelzer of Poudre Valley REA. 🌞
07/14/2023

Happy Friday! Here is a stunning snap, titled "Sand Dunes and Moon," by JR Schnelzer of Poudre Valley REA. 🌞

Happy Pecan Pie Day! Check out the recipe for Pecan Pie Bars on the Colorado Country Life website for a fun twist on an ...
07/13/2023

Happy Pecan Pie Day! Check out the recipe for Pecan Pie Bars on the Colorado Country Life website for a fun twist on an old classic. 🥧

Kelly Coleman and her husband, both consumer-members of Poudre Valley REA, pose with CCL on a cruise in the French Polyn...
07/12/2023

Kelly Coleman and her husband, both consumer-members of Poudre Valley REA, pose with CCL on a cruise in the French Polynesian Islands to celebrate their 36th anniversary. This snap was taken in Bora Bora!

Happy World Chocolate Day! Check out the mouthwatering recipe for this Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream Mud Pie on our websit...
07/07/2023

Happy World Chocolate Day! Check out the mouthwatering recipe for this Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream Mud Pie on our website and whip up the perfect summer treat. 🍦

Happy 4th of July! Wishing you a fun and safe day of celebrations!
07/04/2023

Happy 4th of July! Wishing you a fun and safe day of celebrations!

Things to look forward to: the July issue of CCL hitting your mailbox any day now! Pictured here are Dave and Tracy Fric...
07/02/2023

Things to look forward to: the July issue of CCL hitting your mailbox any day now! Pictured here are Dave and Tracy Frick of Fort Morgan showing off their pickleball skills for our cover story photoshoot. 🏓

Grand Valley Power consumer-member Linda Castillo enjoys some fun in the sun with CCL in the Bahamas on a recent trip wi...
06/27/2023

Grand Valley Power consumer-member Linda Castillo enjoys some fun in the sun with CCL in the Bahamas on a recent trip with a friend. 🐬

Need a summer adventure? Check out the Travel feature in our June issue and get inspired to plan your next outdoor bike ...
06/26/2023

Need a summer adventure? Check out the Travel feature in our June issue and get inspired to plan your next outdoor bike excursion. 🚲

"Beaver Pond," a snap by SDCEA consumer-member Scott Bridgman. 🦫
06/24/2023

"Beaver Pond," a snap by SDCEA consumer-member Scott Bridgman. 🦫

A lovely summertime snap by Christy Goff-Palmer titled "Machine vs Nature." Christy is a member of San Isabel Electric A...
06/21/2023

A lovely summertime snap by Christy Goff-Palmer titled "Machine vs Nature." Christy is a member of San Isabel Electric Association.

Happy Father's Day! Here's to a wonderful day of celebration 🎊
06/18/2023

Happy Father's Day! Here's to a wonderful day of celebration 🎊

MVEA consumer-member Charlie Shea with his copy of CCL in Boca Grande, Florida. Fun fact: The Boca Grande Range Light wa...
06/15/2023

MVEA consumer-member Charlie Shea with his copy of CCL in Boca Grande, Florida. Fun fact: The Boca Grande Range Light was originally built in 1927 but wasn't officially lit until 1932. 💡

Beautiful submission by the talented John Mumaw of Empire Electric titled "Cascade Garden." Have a photo to share? Send ...
06/13/2023

Beautiful submission by the talented John Mumaw of Empire Electric titled "Cascade Garden." Have a photo to share? Send CCL your snap for a chance to see it featured in print or published online 🌸

Check out our June cover story on Grand Junction-based Mesa Hotline School. 🏔
06/07/2023

Check out our June cover story on Grand Junction-based Mesa Hotline School. 🏔

Happy National Donut Day! Check out this recipe to whip up some Doggy Donuts for a furry friend on our website 🐶
06/02/2023

Happy National Donut Day! Check out this recipe to whip up some Doggy Donuts for a furry friend on our website 🐶

"Fall Sunrise" by SECPA consumer-member Elaine Riegel. A beautiful submission to  !
06/01/2023

"Fall Sunrise" by SECPA consumer-member Elaine Riegel. A beautiful submission to !

05/29/2023
A gorgeous capture submitted by DMEA consumer-member Jennifer Nichols, titled "Serene Sunset" ☀️
05/26/2023

A gorgeous capture submitted by DMEA consumer-member Jennifer Nichols, titled "Serene Sunset" ☀️

Looking for a family-friendly summer adventure? Check out the Strawberry Days Festival in Glenwood Springs from June 16-...
05/23/2023

Looking for a family-friendly summer adventure? Check out the Strawberry Days Festival in Glenwood Springs from June 16-18. For more information visit glenwoodchamber.com/strawberry-days 🍓 Photo courtesy of Emotion Cinema Photography.

In honor of National Baking Day today, why not whip up some delicious bacon donuts? Head to our website to try these Rum...
05/21/2023

In honor of National Baking Day today, why not whip up some delicious bacon donuts? Head to our website to try these Rum-Glazed Donuts with Tot-Bacon Crunch. 🍩 🥓

Happy  ! Check out the recipe archives on our website for this delicious Skillet Eggs and Polenta Breakfast. 🍳
05/19/2023

Happy ! Check out the recipe archives on our website for this delicious Skillet Eggs and Polenta Breakfast. 🍳

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Morgan County REA's June issue of Colorado Country Life is out now! Don't forget, there are two members' names hidden within each issue. Find your name and give us a call to receive a $25 credit on your next bill!⚡

Read the magazine today at www.mcrea.org/colorado-country-life

La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) in Durango recently revealed Colorado’s first vehicle-to-grid EV school bus. The battery-powered bus can travel up to 200 miles on a full charge. During peak energy hours, the battery can power 30 homes for a few hours! Learn more in the May edition of Colorado Country Life: https://issuu.com/nationalcountrymarket/docs/ccl0522/16.
One last shot of the Grenadier Range in the San Juan Mountains from high up on Molas Pass.
Cant wait to get back to this spot! Hopefully during the fall!

Molas Pass
Near Silverton, Colorado.

Apr. 12, 2021.

And be sure to check out all these local organizations and Non-profits that help out and promote the Silverton area:

Silverton, Colorado Elev. 9,318
Silverton Area Chamber of Commerce
Silverton Creative District
Silverton Community Radio
San Juan Mountains Association
Only In Colorado
Colorado Love
I Love Colorado
OutThere Colorado
Visit Colorado
Colorado Country Life
Colorado Serenity Magazine
Colorado Life Magazine
Colorado Open Lands
Denver Now
USDA Forest Service - San Juan National Forest
After the bachelor party wrapped up, we came down from the observatory and wound our way through Rico to stay with a friend in Cortez.
The next day we decided to treat my friend by driving back to Denver up the Million Dollar Highway from Durango to Ouray, which is definitely one of the most spectacular stretches of road in North America!
The highlight of the highway, to me? The summit of Molas Pass (10.910').
To me this view, looking over the Animas River valley towards the jagged mountains of the Grenadier Range (Mountains between 13,864' - 13,074'), is the best view along the highway.

Molas Pass
Near Silverton, Colorado.

And be sure to check out all these local organizations and Non-profits that help out and promote the Silverton area:

Silverton, Colorado Elev. 9,318
Silverton Area Chamber of Commerce
Silverton Creative District
Silverton Community Radio
EcoAction Partners
San Juan Mountains Association
Only In Colorado
Colorado Love
I Love Colorado
OutThere Colorado
Visit Colorado
Colorado Country Life
Colorado Serenity Magazine
Colorado Life Magazine
Colorado Open Lands
Denver Now
USDA Forest Service - San Juan National Forest

April 12, 2021
🥩 IT'S GRILLING SEASON 🥩

When the weather is nice, put your grill to use! During summer months, cooking outdoors is a great way to save energy and eliminate unwanted heat from cooking indoors.

Before breaking out the baby-back ribs, be sure to keep these grilling safety tips top of mind.

⚠️ Propane and charcoal grills are for outdoor use only.

🧑🏻‍🍳 Never leave your grill unattended.

🐶 Be sure to keep your children and pets at least 3 feet away from your grill.

🥩 Always place your grill well away from your home, deck railings, and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.

For delicious grilling recipes, visit Colorado Country Life for dozens of energy efficient and tasty summer-time recipes! Visit: http://ow.ly/gjGH50J7HsT
Nothing is better than alpenglow in the Rocky Mountains!
Especially when there is snow on top to really give them some nice reds!

Here is a shot from high up on the flanks of Palmyra Peak (13,318') looking towards the summit and the other ridges surrounding the Alta Lakes area one beautiful winter sunset.

Alta Lakes
Near Ophir, Colorado.

4/10/2021

And be sure to check out all these local organizations and Non-profits that help out and promote the Telluride area:

Telluride Ski Resort
Telluride Daily Planet
Telluride Magazine
KOTO Community Radio Telluride
The Telluride Institute, Inc.
EcoAction Partners
San Juan Mountains Association
Only In Colorado
Colorado Love
I Love Colorado
OutThere Colorado
Visit Colorado
Colorado Country Life
Colorado Serenity Magazine
Colorado Life Magazine
Colorado Open Lands
Denver Now
U.S. Forest Service-Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison National Forests
Looking over the rocky flanks of Palmyra Peak (13,318') towards the backside of the Sneffels Range behind Telluride early one April evening.

Alta Lakes
Near Ohir, Colorado.

4/9/2021

And be sure to check out all these local organizations and Non-profits that help out and promote the Telluride area:

Telluride Ski Resort
Telluride Ski & Golf
Telluride Daily Planet
Telluride Magazine
KOTO Community Radio Telluride
The Telluride Institute, Inc.
EcoAction Partners
San Juan Mountains Association
Only In Colorado
Colorado Love
I Love Colorado
OutThere Colorado
Visit Colorado
Colorado Country Life
Colorado Serenity Magazine
Colorado Life Magazine
Colorado Open Lands
Denver Now
U.S. Forest Service-Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison National Forests
ARE YOU READY FOR THIS?? WE SURE ARE!!

Cortez Retail Enhancement Association, the City Hall of Cortez, Colorado and sponsor First National Bank, Cortez are proud to announce Big Richard Band as our June 3rd Thursday musical guests!!

Thursday June 16
5pm-8pm
Montezuma Park

“What began as an all-female festival collab, Big Richard Band quickly morphed into a serious passion project driven by sisterhood, harmony and humor. This neo-acoustic super group is made up of well-established musicians: Bonnie Sims on mandolin, Joy Adams on cello, Emma Rose on bass + guitar and Eve Panning on fiddle. The future of this group is big and rising fast!”

After they grace our stage they are heading to perform at the epic Telluride Bluegrass Festival – so come out and enjoy them in Cortez first!

In support of CREA’s LISTEN CORTEZ we’re excited to have KRTZ Radio with us again this year for Live Remote Broadcasts from the Park. New partner KSJD Radio joins us to welcome you at the event entrance and organize vendors.

Stop by CREA’s new booth featuring our local business directory - make a day of it! Help support our many retail shops and restaurants by visiting them while you're in Cortez.

Explore a variety of vendor booths and sample delicious bites and brews throughout the evening featuring The Wigglin’ Pig, Yia Yia's Concession, Sweetwater Gypsies, Something Cute Co. and WildEdge Brewing Collective.

Voted Readers Choice Best Arts & Crafts Fair by Colorado Country Life, 3rd Thursday gets bigger and better each season with hundreds of community members and visitors joining together to CELEBRATE CORTEZ.

Mark you calendars for June 16 – then bring the family, bring a friend, bring a blanket or chairs, and enjoy the music of Big Richard Band!
shopcortez.com/third-thursdays/
Drone shot from above the Alta Lakes Observatory looking down towards one of the Alta Lakes (11,216') and Wilson Peak (14,017') one beautiful Colorado morning!

Alta Lakes
Ophir, Colorado.

4/9/2021

And be sure to check out all these local organizations and Non-profits that help out and promote the Telluride area:

Telluride Ski Resort
Telluride Ski & Golf
Telluride Magazine
Telluride Daily Planet
KOTO Community Radio Telluride
The Telluride Institute, Inc.
EcoAction Partners
San Juan Mountains Association
Only In Colorado
Colorado Love
I Love Colorado
OutThere Colorado
Visit Colorado
Colorado Country Life
Colorado Serenity Magazine
Colorado Life Magazine
Colorado Open Lands
Denver Now
U.S. Forest Service-Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison National Forests
The last colors of the setting sun seen in the clouds over Mt. Wilson, Wilson Peak, Lone Cone, Little Cone, Lizard Head and one of the frozen Alta Lakes from behind the Alta Lakes Observatory!
Final sunset shot of the first night we stayed at this magical place!

Alta Lakes
Near Ophir, Colorado.

April 8, 2021.

And be sure to check out all these local organizations and Non-profits that help out and promote the Telluride area:

Telluride Ski Resort
Telluride Ski & Golf
Telluride Magazine
Telluride Daily Planet
KOTO Community Radio Telluride
The Telluride Institute, Inc.
EcoAction Partners
San Juan Mountains Association
Only In Colorado
Colorado Love
I Love Colorado
OutThere Colorado
Visit Colorado
Colorado Country Life
Colorado Serenity Magazine
Colorado Life Magazine
Colorado Open Lands
Denver Now
U.S. Forest Service-Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison National Forests
From the setting sun over an eastern mountain to a setting sun over a western mountain. Here is a drone shot from up on the flanks of Palmyra Peak (13,318') looking towards the sun as it sets behind Mount Wilson (14,252'), Wilson Peak (14,017'), Gladstone Peak (13,919), El, Diente (14,159'), Cross Mountain (12,709'), Sunshine Peak (12,930'), and Lizard Head (13,113').

Went on a little trip out to Telluride for a bachelor party the second week of April and stayed at the famous Alta Lakes Observatory!
As you will find out, I could not get enough drone shots of the area around this cabin!

Cheers!

Alta Lakes
Near Ophir, Colorado.

4/8/2021

And be sure to check out all these local organizations and Non-profits that help out and promote the
Telluride:

Telluride Ski Resort
Telluride Ski & Golf
Telluride Magazine
Telluride Daily Planet
KOTO Community Radio Telluride
The Telluride Institute, Inc.
EcoAction Partners
San Juan Mountains Association
Only In Colorado
Colorado Love
I Love Colorado
OutThere Colorado
Visit Colorado
Colorado Country Life
Colorado Serenity Magazine
Colorado Life Magazine
Colorado Open Lands
Denver Now
U.S. Forest Service-Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison National Forests
May's issue of Colorado Country Life is out now! Read this month's magazine at www.mcrea.org/colorado-country-life, and remember that two members' names are hidden somewhere in the issue. Find your name and call us to to receive a $25 credit on your next bill!💵

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