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Pre-Schools in Academy School District 20 – N/W Colorado Springs

[Original Photo Credit: NinjaPoodles - Preschool Party - CAKE FACE]

Here are the major pre-schools in Academy School District 20. These schools are located in or near the Northwest Colorado Springs neighborhoods, to include Rockrimmon and Peregrine.

• The Renaissance Academy – (719) 475-2510
• Children’s Depot- Rockrimmon – (719) 598-1818
• Woodmen Roberts Elementary Pre-School – (719) 234-5300
• Rockrimmon Children’s Center – (719) 598-1818
• General Info. for Academy School D-20 Elementray-Based Pre- Schools – (719) 234-1754

Read More: Colorado Springs Schools: Academy School District 20

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October 25th, 2008 by Mariana Wagner | 1 Comment »

Colorado Springs Homes Have Really Low Utility Bills

Colorado Springs homes‘ have really low utility bills. In fact, in a recent cost of living study, Colorado Springs “combined electric and natural gas monthly bills ranked ninth lowest among the 311 participating nationwide.” The national average monthly utility bill is $178. a month.

Among other Colorado cities, Colorado Springs is the cheapest, with an average ersidential bill of just $120. a month. Colorado average is $144. a month.

Here is the breakdown of average residential bills for Colorado cities:

• Colorado Springs $120
• Boulder $154
• Denver $155
• Grand Junction $156
• Greeley $141
• Gunnison $147
• Loveland $131
• Pueblo $149

Read the full report here: Colorado Springs Utilities Rates and Regulations

August 18th, 2008 by Mariana Wagner | 2 Comments »

Family Fun in Colorado – Water World

When we want to spend a super-fun day with our family, in Colorado, we head about an hour north of Colorado Springs to Waterworld. (In fact, this is where we are all going today …)

There are over 24 water rides – from mellow and relaxing to multiple stories of screaming craziness, and fun for all ages.

We make sure that we go at least once a summer, and prices are awesome. If you plan to get your tickets ahead of time, get them at King Soopers, where you can get the Family 4-Pack for $109, which includes 4 general admissions (access to all rides), 4 pizzas and 4 sodas.

Water fun in Colorado doesn’t get cheaper than this folks!

In fact, Water World was named as one of the Travel Channels Best Water Parks in the world!

Check out the Water World Colorado Website …

August 12th, 2008 by Mariana Wagner | Leave A Comment

Who Lives in Colorado Springs?

According to the 2006 U.S. Census Bureau report, Colorado Springs (proper) is made up of:

• 372,437 people – up 3.1% from 2000
• The slight-majority of people in Colorado Springs are females (50.5% in 2000)
• 90.9%of people over age 25 are High School graduates
• 33.6% of people over 25 have a Bachelor’s Degree
• 29.1% of businesses are women-owned

Here are some other interesting Census Bureau facts about the Colorado Springs Real Estate Market. There are:

• 1,943 people per square mile (2000)
• 141,516 households (2000 data – MANY more over the past 8 years…)
• 2.5 Persons per household

Read the Full US Census Bureau Report from 2006: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/08/0816000.html

August 7th, 2008 by Mariana Wagner | Leave A Comment

African Lion on the Loose in El Paso County – Just East of Colorado Springs

Yes. A real, live African lion is roaming around Eastern El Paso County today. No. It is not a mountain lion, but a real African Lion. It was originally believed that it was an escaped lion from the Big Cats of Serenity Springs, also located in Eastern El Paso County, but was later confirmed NOT to be a lion from that facility.

If you live out east, bring in your pets and monitor your livestock until you get the confirmation call that the lion has been contained. (You should get a reverse 9-1-1 call for confirmation.)

If you see the lion, do NOT approach it. Call 9-1-1 immediately.

Thank you, Bob Schenkenberger of Get Home Denver for this link: African Lion Loose In Eastern El Paso County

According to the recent article in the Gazette:

“As the search wore on into early afternoon, some residents were taking the danger seriously enough to have strapped on revolvers, while others searched on horseback with lassos at the ready.”

Welcome to the Wild, Wild West of Colorado.

July 14th, 2008 by Mariana Wagner | 2 Comments »