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Red Creek Ranch at Hatchet Ranch      

For those you want to live just out of Pueblo with a touch of country Hatchet Ranch might be the place. These 40 acre parcels take on a variety of characteristics from the flat plains to the beauty of mesas, buttes, arroyos and cliffs. The Front Range views can make for spectacular sunsets and focal points for storm watchers. The covenant controlled community of 40 +/- acre parcels can make excellent property for those who want to enjoy the luxury of horses or for others who want to enjoy the peace that only nature brings.

Lick here for HOA information:  http://www.coloradojingjing.com/primo/covenants/covenants96.pdf

Please call for current status and current availability. (5-20-08)        

• Salt Creek Rd is 158 acres of Horse Property with a well in place and backs up to State owned land. $189,600 #114855
• Twin Buttes Rd is a beautiful 40 acre parcel on a Cul-de-sac with picture frame views of Pikes Peak. The well is in and several home sites are waiting your ideas. $ 68,000 # 114141
• Amanda Lane (Sikes Ranch) has unobstructed views of the Front Range. Flat and grassy, ready for you and your live stock all on 76.9 acres. $115,000 # 110338
• Mountain View Lane is tucked away in a corner and off the beaten path of the Hatchet Ranch. This 80 acres backs up to another large ranch. $168,900 # 100739
• Greenhorn Creek Drive is 95 acres for only $99,000! The Green Horn creek divides the property. There is plenty of room for a home, barn and fun! #10656
• Pine Bluff Drive has cotton wood trees and others vegetation that just enhances the Green Horn Creek that runs threw it. 40 acres.............Seller says bring offers! #1106566 
• Willow Springs Drive has a sky that just goes on and on as well as plenty of flat pasture area. Easy access on and off Hatchet Ranch and with few neighbors. # 97293 40 Acres # 75,500

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If you are thinking about making a move to the Southern Colorado area please give Dena Stevens a call. I love helping people. Ask about both my residential listings and my land listings.

You can't help but think about the housing market whether or not you are in real estate or not. The word " foreclosure" has become part of our every day vocabulary. And how sad it is, peoples hopes and dreams have been terminated. Nobody wants it to happen and it's not the kind of thing you plan for. The victims come in all shapes and sizes including the displaced pets that can not be taken along with the other family possessions.

In the last year I've helped three families find new homes. Not because there were behind in their payments, their landlords were late in their payments. The tenants claimed to be paying on time every time but none the less they were being booted out of their homes. My latest home buyer (ex-renter)  decided to make a temporary move immediately. The landlord said she could stay, no problem but the tenant didn't want to be there when the sheriff knocked on the door. Imagine, being kicked out of your home due to no fault of your own.

I draw no conclusions to this predicament. It just seems so unfair.

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If you are a renter or first time home buyer living in Southern Colorado or the Pueblo area give Dena Stevens @ Colorado Western Rear Estate a call. I'd be happy to help. I also have a free program to help you shop for a home on your own from your own computer. The Home Buyers Network allows you to shop and compare homes in the privacy of your home. Call me when you find something you would like to see in person. I'm here to help!

Please meet Brenda King of Canon City Colorado! Brenda is the founder of the Canon City Business Owners meet and greet. Brenda is one of those people you are always happy to see. When I started this series of blog posts about meeting Canon City neighobors there was no doubt in my mind Brenda had to be one of my interviews.

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1) What brought you to Canon City or are you a native?  

I am a native of Canon City - I was born here.  Yes!  I admit it freely!  I had the opportunity to travel and lived in Europe for 3 years.  I chose to return to Canon city because of the small town environment and to be with my parents.  

2) What do you like or dislike about Canon City?  

 My favorite thing about Canon City is the people.  Most people I have an opportunity to speak to are willing to have a conversation with a stranger! I believe people are basically "good" and just need/want a chance to have their voice heard by another.   Right now, women's clothing stores are extremely scarce.  I am passionate about supporting small businesses that are locally owned, but currently there are very few stores that meet that criteria.  I am saddened by this because it forces me as a consumer to shop either out of town or online.  

 3) I've know many people in your line of work but you are by far the most enthuseastic person I've ever met who represents a Pre Paid Legal Service. Why do you like your job so much?  

My passion comes from the fact that I am able to help ordinary folks like you and me gain access to the legal system.  Our legal system is broke and difficult to migrate.  This means we require an attorney to access it.  Having the best attorney firm in Colorado in my corner, I feel as if I can't be taken advantage of.  I love sharing this empowerment with others!  Since we partnered with Kroll a few years ago, I am also excited to help people with identity theft.  Most folks will spend 600 plus hours, as well as thousands of dollars, to try and repair a breach of their identity.  I also enjoy educating others about identity theft - because there are five areas of identity theft and it isn't just financial.  

4) What other jobs have you had in your life?  

 My background is administrative support.  I have functioned as a receptionist as well as an executive secretary.  I am also a veteran of the armed forces.  

5) If you could improve anything about Canon City what would it be?

I think it is true of any organization, or municipality, that the adage "We've always done it this way" sometimes becomes its mantra.  I think that change is good, if it is well thought out and all view points are discussed.  I think Canon City could be more open to ideas about improvements in our locale.

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I'd like to thank Brenda for her time and support with this interview. Brenda and her husband Patrick can be contacted via their web site www.legal-king.net. We are very fortunate to have neighbors like this in Canon City!