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Colorado Springs Seniors & Retirement Resources

Rich Rippetoe
The Platinum Group
6760 Corporate Drive
Suite 300
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Cell (719) 229-6327
Office (719) 536-4475
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About Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs is a wonderful place to live! Good schools, lots of things to see and do, mild weather, plenty of shopping... And you're close to many other popular activities; skiing, hiking, hot springs, river rafting, and more.

I'm not done yet... Just a few hours to the south is the state of New Mexico with it's rich Indian heritage, southwestern character, and world famous art and ethnic crafts. And just a few hours west is the state of Utah where you'll find ancient Indian petroglyphs and interesting scenery and rock formations. And the just to the north is the state of Wyoming with it's breathtaking Teton range, Yellowstone Park, and wide open spaces...

But you don't have to leave town to have a good time, Colorado Springs has so many things to keep you occupied, year round.

Bookmark this page and use it often for Colorado Springs school, weather, cost of living, and shopping information!

Colorado Springs Schools

There are 11 school districts in the Region which administer education to over 85,000 students.

The staff of over 5,700 teachers are highly motivated and deliver outstanding education through the public school system.

For more information on Colorado Schools you can also visit the Colorado Department of Education web site.

Academy - Colorado Springs
Cheyenne Mountain - Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs #11 - Colorado Springs
Fountain-Ft. Carson 8 - Fountain
Falcon 49 - Falcon
Harrison - Colorado Springs
Lewis-Palmer - Monument
Manitou Springs - Manitou Springs
Widefield - Colorado Springs
Woodland Park - Woodland Park

Current Colorado Springs Weather

Avg Colorado Springs Temps

Month	Avg High	Avg Low	Rec High	Rec Low	Mean
Jan	41.4	16.1	72	-26	29.1
Feb	44.6	19.3	76	-27	32.2
Mar	50.0	24.6	81	-11	37.1
Apr	59.8	33.0	87	-3	46.2
May	68.7	42.1	93	21	55.5
Jun	79.0	51.1	100	32	65.4
Jul	84.4	57.1	100	42	72.3
Aug	81.3	55.2	99	39	70.2
Sep	73.6	47.1	94	22	62.3
Oct	63.5	36.3	86	5	51.4
Nov	50.7	24.9	78	-8	38.4
Dec	42.2	17.4	77	-24	31.5

Colorado Springs Shopping

Colorado Springs is a shopper's paradise! We have 2 good sized malls and many newer strip malls. We also have the historic and scenic Old Colorado City area with it's quaint shops and antique vendors. And just past Old Colorado City is the town of Manitou Springs with it's fine craft shops, galeries and restaurants. You'll run out of money before you run out of places to spend it!

Colorado Springs Government

A few links to Colorado Springs and neighboring city government web sites and other services. Each link will open a new window, if you close that window when you're done this page will be waiting for you!

Colorado Springs Attractions

Colorado Springs has been a popular destination for tourists for many years. As a result there are many things to do that can keep almost anyone occupied, no matter what they consider "fun".

Everything from one of the worlds highest zoo's to the Colorado Springs Symphony playing in the Pikes Peak Center. And there's always Pikes Peak, always in view, and it's Cog Rail alpine train ride to the top or the sinuous Pikes Peak Highway are big area attractions. You don't need to leave town to find lots to do!