Marlene Hazen

Marlene Hazen

Position: Rico Report

Rico residents still hope to find owner of wayward fly box

Good news! According to our friends Mary Ann and Phil Woodard up at Trout Lake, fishing is very good. The lake is full and the stream at the north end is still running.Also, an angler friend...

DATE: June 15, 2012 | COLUMN: Rico report

Rico has odd July 4th schedule in the works

This week we could possibly realize just what it would be like in paradise up here if only we could receive some much-needed moisture — especially in the agricultural area in west Dolores county!...

DATE: June 8, 2012 | COLUMN: Rico report

Rico celebrates Memorial Day

Hello friends. Year after year, I mention how fortunate Rico is to have the support of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, The American Legion, and other veterans and their families at this most reverent...

DATE: June 1, 2012 | COLUMN: Rico report

Rico preps for Memorial Day

First of all, before we get busy with some other subject, let us mention that Memorial Day will be observed next Monday, at the Rico cemetery, at 11 a.m. sharp!Community members, which include Ken...

DATE: May 25, 2012 | COLUMN: Rico report

Snowbirds, bears return to Rico

Happy belated Mother’s Day to our mothers who, from the day we were born, were dedicated and loving and did their best to instill in us the basics of living a life of good works, knowing good from...

DATE: May 19, 2012 | COLUMN: Rico report

Spring and hummingbirds have arrived in Rico

I am happy to announce that our favorite agitator, the hummingbird, officially arrived on the afternoon of April 26th at the Jones residence. Two of them traveled together and upon arriving at...

DATE: May 5, 2012 | COLUMN: Rico report

It’s a difficult growing season

Beautiful Colorado! Warm during the day and still a bit frosty at night and we expect to see frost probably through May and maybe longer. The lingering nighttime temperatures are what prevent us...

DATE: April 28, 2012 | COLUMN: Rico report

Elk herds are on the move

This is the 17th day of April; we just mailed our dues to the Internal Revenue Service and now, feeling relieved that all is well, I shall do the next favorite fun thing to do — the Rico Report. We...

DATE: April 21, 2012 | COLUMN: Rico report

Pro Cycling Challenge excites Rico

Hello! I just came in from watering our tiny flower garden next to the front door with an old-fashioned sprinkler can because we aren’t hooked up to the outdoor faucet as yet. The Alaskan daisies,...

DATE: April 14, 2012 | COLUMN: Rico report

Spring change comes to Rico

Rico received a reminder this past week that the winter-like season is still trying to raise a little storm or two. We enjoyed watching the big snowflakes swirling down for a time and at the same...

DATE: April 7, 2012 | COLUMN: Rico report

Rico mourns Turner’s death

Last Monday came in with the wind and dust! It was impossible to see Sleeping Ute as we approached Cortez, and the dust left its telltale mark on the snow up here. Highway 145 is dry, of course,...

DATE: March 31, 2012 | COLUMN: Rico report

Rico tulips arrive with spring

Hello, dear readers! The storm is over and I am sitting near a warm, sunny window. The scene outside is a brilliant white with that San Juan blue sky.We received, unofficially, less than a foot of...

DATE: March 24, 2012 | COLUMN: Rico report

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