by Admin 2 | Feb 3, 2022 | Tidbits
IN THE BEGINNING: THE FIRST HOUSE–HOME SWEET HOME 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...
by Admin 2 | Feb 3, 2022 | Tidbits
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...
by Admin 2 | Dec 15, 2021 | Video
This is a video of the August 2021 Program ” The History, Then and Now of Law Enforcement and Fire Services in Highlands Ranch” presented by representatives from both entities. Presenters: Douglas County Undersheriff Dave Walcher and Deputies South...
by Admin 2 | Nov 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Highlands Ranch Historical Society (HRHS) was very honored to receive a grant from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District for the upcoming year. Paul McKeag, HRHS Vice President, attended the grant ceremony in Douglas County on November 9, 2021. Paul is...
by Admin 2 | Jul 9, 2021 | Oral History, Tidbits, Tribute
Art Cook was a former employee of Mission Viejo and had been brought out to help develop the Ranch from the early days of Mission Viejo ownership in the early 80’s. His passing in May of 2021 was a sad day for our community. Tribute Video for Art Cook Oral...
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