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  • Aspen Attorneys - Garfield and Hecht

    Garfield & Hecht, P.C. was founded in 1975 by Ronald Garfield and Andrew Hecht. The firm has been rated AV by its peers, which is the highest possible rating.

    The firm has offices in Aspen, Avon, Basalt and Glenwood Springs. The firm serves local, regional and national clients, including major corporations and high profile individuals. The firm has a strong transactional legal practice and litigation practice. The litigation practice includes commercial, construction, domestic relations and products liability matters. The transactional practice includes real estate (including representing commercial and residential developers), lending, commercial law, business organizations, municipal and special district law, administrative law (with an emphasis on land use) and landlord/tenant matters.

    For more information, contact Garfield and Hecht here.

    posted 2011-02-16 in blog 46 views add comment
  • Colorado River Rafting Is Awesome River Rafting Colorado Trip

    In search of River Rafting Colorado Adventure?

    There are a ton of locations for Colorado whitewater rafting adventures, and one of those places is Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Found at the joining of the Colorado River and the Roaring Fork River coming down from Aspen Colorado, other Glenwood Springs Activities include a dip in the hot springs, the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, Glenwood's own Sunlight Mountain and the Noname Camping areand Rock Gardens Rafting.

    Rafting can either be paddle boats, where you get to ride and the guide does all the work, or row yourself in a self bailing raft, and let the guide tell you what to do. In the Glenwood Springs Colorado river rafting area, both types of raft trips can be had. Just let your raft tour guide which white water rafting Colorado style of trip you wish to take.

    For those whitewater rafting Colorado River, the rapids at Shoshone give you the most thrill in the Glenwood Springs canyon, most often followed by the ride into and our of the water park. I once watched a novice rafting captain take the park wave right down the middle and flip side to side and end over end! Thank heavens for dry bags and life jackets.

    For those seeking river rafting in Colorado, then this site helps you find the guides and tour promoters who will facilitate you store those lifetime memories into your cells every scream along the way.

    Until you have rafted on the Colorado River, you are in for a treat. For the majorly adventurous type who has a week or more to give to rafting, the Grand Canyon has the most exciting water. But most of us are on a family holiday that may last a week, and want to see some whitewater rafting one day. A lot of folks come to Glenwood Springs for some Colorado whitewater rafting memories, while others may choose Aspen for their whitewater rafting Colorado adventure.

    Additional links: http://whitewater-rafting.glenwoodspringsaspen.com/ and Colorado River Rafting

    posted 2011-02-11 in blog 52 views add comment
  • Latest Trend in AC Solar Panels Joins DC Panels and Enphase Microinverters

     

    The Western Slope is home to many Colorado businesses, including Colorado Solar, who owns the

    Solar Panels Store. The Solar Panel Store specializes in Grid-tied solar PV Systems, Off Grid Solar Electric Solutions and RV and Marine Solar Systems.

     

     

    If you are more inclined to want a custom solar solution, the Solar Panel Store is able to provide all the parts and pieces necessary to make your solar

    installation a success, whether you are looking for small solar panels or large solar panels, small charge controllers or large charge controllers, the Solar Panel Store carries the items you need.

     

     

    Because the Solar Panel Store is independent of any solar manufacturer, you gain the advantage of access to Fronius Inverters, Magnum Inverters, Outback Inverters, Power-One Inverters, SMA Inverters and Xantrex Inverters. They also offer a wide range of solar panels, fom Sharp, Lumos, Solarworld, Yingli, Kyocera, Solarland, BP, Mitsubishi

     

     

    And of course, since the Solar Panel Store stays on top of technology, they want to offer you more information about AC Solar Panels, and let you know that you can combine traditional solar modules and micro inverter technology, such as the Enphase Micro-Inverters to achieve the same design considerations. You can buy a 13-pack of the

    Andalay AC Solar Panels in a Grid-Tie System today!

     

     

    If you need a solar installer, Nth Degree Solar Energy in Grand Junction Colorado is NABCEP certified. Learn more about if AC Solar Panels are the future on their website.

     

     

    To purchase Solar panels, inverters, racking, batteries and other parts for your solar electric installation, visit the Solar Panel Store at: http://www.solarpanelstore.com/ or call: (800) 766-7644

     

     

    If you are ever in Western Colorado, you can visit their store at: 38150 River Frontage Rd #1D in New Castle, CO 81647 - they are open M-F 8-4

     

     

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    posted 2011-01-31 in blog 110 views add comment
  • Go To Glenwood Springs Colorado For A World Class Fly Fishing Vacation

    Anytime Is An Ideal Time To Take A Colorado Fishing Vacation

    Nothing can measure up to the experience of hooking a cutthroat trout amidst the majestic peaks of the Colorado Rockies. More than a simple fishing trip, many anglers feel an almost mystical experience fly-fishing the cold waters of the Roaring Fork Valley.

    Flowing between Aspen and Glenwood Springs, the Roaring Fork Valley encompasses four beautiful rivers: the Colorado, the Roaring Fork, the Frying Pan, and the Crystal. The Roaring Fork, from Aspen to the Upper Woody Creek Bridge, and from the junction of the Crystal and Roaring Fork north of Carbondale {with the Colorado River|joins the Colorado River| the confluence with the Colorado River, has been declared Gold Medal Water by the Colorado Wildlife Commission.

    The river’s class does not prevent the average angler or family simply desiring a Colorado fishing vacation from experiencing the thrill of Rocky Mountain fishing. There are numerous guided fishing tours and most guides offer rental gear and short classes on fly-fishing, to familiarize the novice angler. A professional guide can provide the rafts for float fishing, or a dory boat if you are up to braving some rapids. Even if you are already familiar with fly-fishing guides are by and large long-time local anglers who can make your trip more funner by getting you closer to the fish.

    The portion from Carbondale to Glenwood Springs is crowded with trout. Pools of pocket water are spread throughout this area, as well as frequent riffles and shelves that the trout stack up on.

    The River’s high elevation and year-round hatches provide fishing even in the coldest months so fishing can be as good mid-winter as it is in July, although June through September is the best time. With much of the river running through the White River National Forest, public access is simple.

    There is a strong population of trout swimming the river. Brook, Brown, and the famous Rainbow trout call the Roaring Fork home, as well as abundant supplies of mountain whitefish.

    The headwaters of the Roaring Fork begin at over 10,000 feet . Winding down through the valley until it meets the Colorado River; the river is able to be floated in the summer months thanks to massive snowmelt.

    While the whitefish catch is unlimited, trout has a limit of four.

    The Colorado Division of Wildlife provides information on fishing licenses and regulations. Segments of the Roaring Fork have special regulations. You can also purchase a fishing license online.

    The Roaring Fork Valley offers much more than just fly-fishing. Four ski areas service the valley, and even celebrities love Aspen. Local accommodations can suit many budgets.

    Go To Glenwood Springs Colorado for a great Family Vacation around.

    Additional Resources: http://fly-fishing.glenwoodspringsaspen.com/ http://glenwoodspringsaspen.com/

    posted 2011-01-21 in blog 64 views add comment
  • Preventive Dentistry Best Way To Save Smile

    At Premier Dental Health of Glenwood Springs, we pride ourselves on helping you prevent problems in your mouth before they happen. This is why we suggest regular checkups as part of our Dental Services.

    Dental problems can usually be avoided easily. All it takes is to observe proper oral hygiene all the time. By taking care of your teeth, you will be able to steer clear from any unfavorable situations that may result from decaying tooth or gum problems. My old dentist used to have a sign in his office that read “Unlike some things in life, if you ignore your teeth, they’ll go away.” I’ll never forget that saying.

    When you visit the dental hygienist regularly, he or she will be able to tell right away when you need to have a cleaning or more serious procedure like an extraction. The dental hygienist is in position to examine the state of our teeth on a regular basis. He or she may find that one molar may need to have a no-drill filling or maybe a tooth needs a root canal procedure. This is one of the aspects of preventive dentistry that is very important.

     

    Also required for a healthy smile is to take care of your teeth seriously. This can be done in a variety of ways. Regular tooth brushing is the first and foremost thing that we can do. It is recommended to brush your teeth at least twice a day.  You also don’t need to avoid sweets altogether. Although sugar and even sugar substitutes such as xylitol are known to cause bacteria build-up in the mouth, brushing the teeth after eating sweet foods or drinking soda is effective in the fight against tooth decay and the gum disease gingivitis. The key is to get rid of the accumulated sugar in the mouth.

     

     

    Furthermore, dentists say that it is crucial to immediately replace a broken or missing tooth. The absence of a tooth could greatly affect the alignment of the remaining ones. It may also cause biting. Once again, preventive dentistry could prevent these issues for happening.

     

    At Premier Dental Health of Glenwood Springs, we pride ourselves on helping you prevent problems in your mouth before they happen. This is why we suggest regular checkups as part of our Dental Services.

    posted 2011-01-03 in blog 64 views add comment