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Andrea Aragon and Matt Carpenter Elected to El Pomar Foundation Board of Trustees
Horsing Around!
"Life, like horseback riding, can be fairly dangerous if you are not present and focused on the task at hand."
Step By Step, Region By Region
Anyone who has driven across Colorado on I-70 can see first-hand the remarkably varied geography of the state. Whether cruising through the golden plains of eastern Colorado-- or excitedly climbing Vail Pass for a weekend skiing in the mountains, the topography of Colorado is striking and awe-inspiring. As much as I adore the excitement and wonder of the natural beauty that surrounds residents of this state, I often fail to consider how the land we love uniquely shapes the people who live there.
Excellence in the air for middle schoolers: Northwest Regional Council funds support innovative summer classes
Carrie Click, Colorado Mountain College
New center for veterans opens in Colorado Springs
Broadband coordinator position supported with $75,000 grant from El Pomar Foundation
Chris Kennedy hired as Region 10 Broadband Project Director
At Risk to Graduate
The human effects of the program are even more telling; in the words of one participant, “It is never too late to change yourself into a better person, socially and academically. By trying my best every day and giving it my all, I noticed that you will succeed in your everyday life.”
Why Peyton Manning would make a great El Pomar Fellow
“The most valuable player is the one that makes most players valuable.” – Peyton Manning
Monkey See, Monkey Do
As I stand there with a confused and disappointed look on my face, my son picks up a bag and tells me, “Dad, next time take more trips. It’s better to do something correctly than quickly.” I’m already embarrassed when my wife walks by and adds, “I wonder who he is learning from.”
A Sense of Belonging
For Jessica, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County provided the safe place she needed during a difficult time in her life.
Assignment: Artistic Healing
The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center has shown its commitment to the cause of military reintegration and healing through their Military Artistic Healing Program offered through the FAC’s Bemis School of Art.
What Can I Offer?
Just moments into my first interview, I have offended our interview subject. Luckily, my local colleague Leo intervenes and smoothes things over. The meeting ends on a positive note, but I have re-learned a valuable lesson: Leadership begins with listening.
A Lifelong Fitness Regimen
Fitness and physical health are vital for everyone, but it becomes increasingly more difficult to stick to a fitness plan as we age.
Reflections (from a pool) on Leadership
How could I become successful if I got kicked out of a practice in the first few months I was at the Olympic Training Center? I was supposed to be an elite athlete.
Military appreciation day at the circus
Kalyn McMackin, Fox 21 News
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