by Nancy Linsenbigler | Apr 28, 2022 | Local History, Oral History, Tid Bits, Tribute
Joe Blake Made Highlands Ranch Into Hometown USA Article Written by Shirley Cavanaugh, Publicity Chair HR Historical Society Video Tribute and Oral History by Mark Stevenson, Special Projects, HR Historical Joseph B. Blake might not be known to most Highlands Ranch...
by Nancy Linsenbigler | Feb 4, 2022 | Tid Bits, Tour
Highlands Ranch South Metro Fire Dept. Puts Out More Than Fires: The History of Fire Fighting in HR Highlands Ranch’s early residents had no fire and rescue services. “Before 1986, Highlands Ranch was not located within a fire district,” said Eric Hurst, Public...
by Nancy Linsenbigler | Feb 4, 2022 | Tid Bits, Tour
Highlands Ranch Douglas County Sheriff Officers Visible in Community Douglas County sheriff deputies are visible in Highlands Ranch—more often as goodwill ambassadors rather than law enforcers. But this is getting ahead of the story. The county’s law enforcement roots...
by Nancy Linsenbigler | Feb 3, 2022 | Tid Bits
IN THE BEGINNING: THE FIRST HOUSE When Philip and Kaye Scott closed on the first house in the new community of Highlands Ranch on Sept. 28, 1981, developer Mission Viejo gave them a bonus—a 650-pound steer! “We had to buy a full-size freezer for all the roasts,...
by Nancy Linsenbigler | Feb 3, 2022 | Tid Bits
Highlands Ranch: “Home is Where the Heart is” Highlands Ranch has bragging rights for numerous awards. Long-time residents Debbie and Ken Rudolph and Diane and Dennis Pahler attest to its quality of life. In January 1980, Ken started his job as director of engineering...
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