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I like to hike and walk — it's just good for systems maintenance, plus, there's fresh air and scenery. When I was out on the track Sunday, I found out I wasn't alone: I glanced up and saw three deer loping across the green. They came to a standstill before turning around and going back the way they had come.
It was a nice reminder that we are not alone, not even in the city; you might still see deer, even a few miles away from the river corridor. This surprise — seeing them on a track in the middle of a developed neighborhood — still wasn't as surprising as another random encounter with deer in town. The cake-taker would have been several years ago when (I'm not making this up), I was driving and saw several deer congregated beneath a bus stop sign. It was late at night though, so, sorry guys — you missed the last bus.
I was also worried about the deer on Sunday straying into nearby traffic, so it's as good of a time as any to remind everyone to drive safely. Your chances of encountering a deer in the middle of town are low, but never zero. Plus, as spring blooms (and it will, regardless of what the groundhog says!), more wildlife may be moving near roadways. In fact, the stretch of U.S. 550 between Montrose and Ouray, while not in town, has been rated as one of the highest risk roads for wildlife collisions. You can learn more about it from CPW, here.
In the meantime, enjoy a look at the trio I "met" on Sunday!
- Katharhynn, from the Newsroom
Support Make-A-Wish
Montrose High School students are spending the week supporting Make-A-Wish Colorado, by raising awareness and, they hope, some funds for a Make-A-Wish child named Cooper. You can help out by attending the varsity basketball games on Tuesday night, Feb. 3. Fans are encouraged to attend and bring spare change for in-game fundraising opportunities, including a Miracle Minute fundraiser where students will attempt to raise as much money as possible in just one minute.
Read more about MHS' plans here.
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