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Archives for July 2017

Dave & Christine Ayers: It All Began at CMC

photo - Dave & Christine Ayers while students at CMC

I was one of Christine’s outdoor leaders on the Mountain O trip. She had just moved out from Connecticut to begin college at CMC. I am from the Roaring Fork Valley and was a “multi-year” student at CMC when we met. We both felt a friendship connection on that trip as we did with most of our trip members. It was a few months into the school year that our friendship began to deepen.

In addition to her other studies, Christine also became an outdoor leader. For the next two years, CMC became the foundation to not only our relationship but it fostered our love and understanding of our natural and wild places.

Bob Kelley, Gary Zabel, Jay Zarr, and Len Trusedale were all incredibly influential and highly talented teachers and mentors to both of us. These staff members showed they were at CMC because they LOVED what they taught and it showed in their classes and actions. It is because of these individuals, educational stewards, that Christine and myself developed such an intrinsic passion for science and wild places.

We finish our studies at CMC and both enrolled and began classes at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Christine began her pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology, and I embarked on a path that would lead to a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sport science with an emphasis on sports medicine.

During the summer break, Christine became involved with the Student Conservation Association (SCA) and she landed a summer internship with the Ranger Naturalists of Glacier National Park in northwestern Montana. This became a regular summer gig for her except it mutated into a paid seasonal position with the National Park Service as a Ranger Naturalist.

I remained in Fort Collins for the most part, except for the occasional 2,000 mile round trip to visit her in Glacier! But during one of my summertime rambles around Fort Collins, I came upon a home brew supply store and wandered in. The home brewing bug bit me, hard! Soon I was home brewing almost every weekend. In Christine’s words “stinking up the entire apartment!”

I was fortunate enough to land a job at a small microbrewery in Fort Collins, the H.C. Berger Brewing Company. I started as the weekend keg washer and, a few years later, left as their gold-medal winning head brewer. Christine, all the while was continuing her career with the Park Service at Glacier National Park as well as being a Ranger Naturalist in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado.

We married in 1996, moved to Windsor, Colorado, and had our first daughter. I was taking a break from the brewing world and working with an old brewing buddy at his residential and commercial remodeling company while Christine was a stay-at-home mom. The remodeling work was financially rewarding, but we both began to feel more and more like strangers in a flat land. We knew we had to get back into the mountains.

An opportunity dropped from the skies in the form of a job offer to brew for a small brewpub in Telluride, Colorado. We jumped at the chance and, a handful of weeks later, we had our town home on the market, moving van loaded up and we headed to our new home, Norwood, west of Telluride.

The three of us settled into a happy life in our 110-year-old miner’s house above 7,000 feet, feeling very much like the characters from the novel “Tom Boy Bride”. I was brewing away and Christine was working as an executive assistant to a high-end property developer. We both, however, continued to feel the pull northward from Montana.

Years before, during one of those road trips to Glacier when I would drive Christine up for the summer, I experienced an epiphany in broad daylight between Rock Springs and Pinedale, Wyoming. “The Glacier Brewing Company”.

In a flash, I knew the brewery’s look, the beer names, location, everything! I filed this away until one fateful day in Telluride when Christine and I were having lunch with her brother Bob. Bob was stopping by on his way out of Colorado to move to Flathead Lake, Montana. He knew about the “Glacier Brewing Idea” from previous discussions and we began to talk about it again at this lunch. One of us finally said “We should either build this brewery or never speak about it again!”. A hush fell over our table; we all knew we were going to build this brewery.

That was in 2002. Since, we have had a second daughter and have moved to Polson, Montana, on the southern shores of Flathead Lake. It was also in late 2002 that we did, in fact, open the Glacier Brewing Company.

Christine has become a well-respected, much-loved, fourth-grade teacher at our local elementary school. I am currently guiding our brewing company through its 15th year in operation. Our oldest daughter is heading off to Washington State University in the fall (we pushed HARD for CMC with her!) and our youngest will be rocking her high school as a sophomore.

From our formative years at CMC to the present, the two of us had sought out the wild lands to explore and have raised our daughters to recognize and appreciate the beauty and importance of these places. The four of us roaming over, around, and through enchanted places like Zion, Arches, Hunter/Fryingpan Wilderness, Glacier National Park, Arcadia National Park, and hundreds and hundreds of similar places. Including just last week when the four of us awoke at 12:30am to climb the glacial moraine behind our house so we could watch the Aurora Borealis dance across Flathead Lake!

It truly has been our experiences at CMC that have shaped our life decisions and directions as well as forged us into the people we are today. Our love for the wild places, our respect for our natural world, and our commitment to one another all began with our lives at Colorado Mountain College.

Business Degree Programs

Move Up with Business Related Programs at Colorado Mountain College

Now you can earn a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration at CMC.

Colorado Mountain College can give you solid business skills from accounting to real estate and ski resort management. Our Associate of Arts: Business Emphasis degree is part of the Colorado Business Core Curriculum which transfers to most public four-year institutions in Colorado. You can also specialize your training in the ski, snowboard and outdoor industry. Start here for your degree or certificate.

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A+ Computer Technician, Information Technology, Computers, Like: Information Technology A+ Computer Technician Certificate Information Technology Glenwood Springs
Accounting: Bookkeeper, Business & Accounting, Accountant, Bookkeeping, Professional Bookkeeper, Like: Business Accounting: Bookkeeper Certificate Business & Accounting Aspen, Breckenridge, Carbondale, Buena Vista, Dillon, Glenwood Springs, Leadville-, Steamboat Springs-, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-, Vail Valley at Edwards
Accounting: Professional Bookkeeper, Business & Accounting, Accountant, Bookkeeping, Like: Business Accounting: Professional Bookkeeper Associate + BAS Business & Accounting Aspen, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, Steamboat Springs-, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-, Vail Valley at Edwards
Action Sports, Ski & Snowboard Industry, Sports Marketing, Ski and Snowboard Business, Ski Business, Snowboard Business, Like: Ski Industry Action Sports Certificate Ski & Snowboard Industry Steamboat Springs-
Anthropology, Social Sciences, Like: General Degrees Anthropology Associate Social Sciences Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, Steamboat Springs-, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-
Applied Engineering, Energy Technology, Applied Engineering, Integrated Energy, Process Technology, Oil, Gas, Natural Gas, Like: Energy Technology Applied Engineering Associate + BAS Energy Technology, Applied Engineering Rifle
Art History, Arts: Creative & Visual, Humanities, Fine Arts, Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Watercolor, Like: Arts, Like: General Degrees Art History Associate Arts: Creative & Visual, Humanities Steamboat Springs-
Associate of Arts, General Associate Degrees, Humanities, Social Sciences, Like: General Degrees Associate of Arts Associate General Associate Degrees, Humanities, Social Sciences Aspen, Breckenridge, Carbondale, Buena Vista, Dillon, Online, Glenwood Springs, Leadville-, Rifle, Steamboat Springs-, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-, Vail Valley at Edwards
Associate of General Studies, General Associate Degrees, Like: General Degrees Associate of General Studies Associate General Associate Degrees Aspen, Breckenridge, Carbondale, Buena Vista, Dillon, Online, Glenwood Springs, Leadville-, Rifle, Steamboat Springs-, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-, Vail Valley at Edwards
Associate of Science, General Associate Degrees, Sciences & Engineering, Like: Sciences, Like: General Degrees Associate of Science Associate General Associate Degrees, Sciences & Engineering Breckenridge, Carbondale, Buena Vista, Dillon, Glenwood Springs, Leadville-, Rifle, Steamboat Springs-, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-, Vail Valley at Edwards
Automation & Instrumentation, Energy Technology, Applied Engineering, Integrated Energy, Process Technology, Oil, Gas, Natural Gas, Like: Energy Technology Automation & Instrumentation Certificate Energy Technology, Applied Engineering Rifle
Avalanche Science, Ski & Snowboard Industry, Avalanche Safety, Ski Patroller, Like: Ski Industry Avalanche Science Certificate Ski & Snowboard Industry Leadville-
Bakery Arts, Culinary Arts, Cooking, Chef, Restaurant Management, Restaurant and Culinary Management, Like: Culinary Bakery Arts Certificate Culinary Arts Steamboat Springs-
Basic Culinary Skills, Culinary Arts, Cooking, Chef, Like: Culinary Basic Culinary Skills Certificate Culinary Arts Vail Valley at Edwards
Basic Welding & Cutting, Welding, Applied Engineering, Basic Welding and Cutting Basic Welding & Cutting Certificate Welding, Applied Engineering Leadville-, Rifle
Biology, Sciences & Engineering, Nurse, Nursing Program, Medical, Health, Like: Sciences, Like: Health Sciences, Like: General Degrees Biology Associate Sciences & Engineering Breckenridge, Carbondale, Dillon, Leadville-, Steamboat Springs-, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-
Business, Business & Accounting, Marketing, Leadership, Business Management, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Like: Business, Like: General Degrees Business Associate Business & Accounting Aspen, Breckenridge, Buena Vista, Dillon, Glenwood Springs, Leadville-, Rifle, Steamboat Springs-, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-, Vail Valley at Edwards
Business Administration, Business & Accounting, Marketing, Leadership, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, BSBA, Bachelors, Bachelor's, Like: Business Business Administration Bachelor Business & Accounting Breckenridge, Dillon, Glenwood Springs, Steamboat Springs-, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-, Vail Valley at Edwards
Chemistry, Sciences & Engineering, Like: Sciences, Like: General Degrees Chemistry Associate Sciences & Engineering Breckenridge, Carbondale, Dillon, Leadville-, Rifle, Steamboat Springs-, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-, Vail Valley at Edwards
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Information Technology, Computers, Like: Information Technology Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certificate Information Technology Glenwood Springs
Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy (CLETA), Law Enforcement, Police Academy, Criminal Justice, First Responder, Cop, Like: Public Safety Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy (CLETA) Certificate Law Enforcement Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-
Communication, Social Sciences, Like: General Degrees Communication Associate Social Sciences Buena Vista, Leadville-, Steamboat Springs-
Creative Arts, Arts: Creative & Visual, Fine Arts, Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Watercolor, Creative Writing, Poetry Writing, Like: Arts Creative Arts Certificate (COC) ℹ Arts: Creative & Visual Aspen
Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Police Academy, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Like: Public Safety Criminal Justice Associate + BAS Law Enforcement Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-
Culinary Arts - Vail Valley, Culinary Arts, Cooking, Chef, Like: Culinary Culinary Arts - Vail Valley Associate + BAS Culinary Arts Vail Valley at Edwards
Culinary Arts Apprenticeship, Culinary Arts, Cooking, Chef, Culinary Apprenticeship, Like: Culinary Culinary Arts Apprenticeship Associate + BAS Culinary Arts Breckenridge, Dillon
Culinary Management, Culinary Arts, Cooking, Chef, Restaurant Management, Restaurant and Culinary Management, Restaurant & Culinary Management, Like: Culinary Culinary Management Certificate Culinary Arts Steamboat Springs-
Digital Marketing, Digital Media & Graphic Design, Arts: Creative & Visual, ischool, Isaacson School for New Media, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Digital Arts, Digital Communications, Multimedia, Digital Marketing, Photojournalism, Like: Arts Digital Marketing Certificate Digital Media & Graphic Design, Arts: Creative & Visual Glenwood Springs, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-
Digital Media, Digital Media & Graphic Design, Arts: Creative & Visual, ischool, Isaacson School for New Media, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Digital Arts, Digital Communications, Multimedia, Digital Marketing, Photojournalism, Like: Arts Digital Media Associate + BAS Digital Media & Graphic Design, Arts: Creative & Visual Glenwood Springs, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-
Digital Production, Digital Media & Graphic Design, Arts: Creative & Visual, ischool, Isaacson School for New Media, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Digital Arts, Digital Communications, Multimedia, Digital Marketing, Photojournalism, Like: Arts Digital Production Certificate Digital Media & Graphic Design, Arts: Creative & Visual Glenwood Springs, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-
Early Childhood Education (AA), Education, Early Childhood Teacher Education, Teaching, Like: Education, Like: General Degrees Early Childhood Education (AA) Associate Education Aspen, Breckenridge, Dillon, Online, Rifle, Vail Valley at Edwards
Early Childhood Education (AAS), Education, Teacher, Teaching, Like: Education Early Childhood Education (AAS) Associate + BAS Education Aspen, Breckenridge, Dillon, Online, Rifle, Vail Valley at Edwards
Early Childhood Education: Developmental Interventionist, Education, Teacher, Teaching, Like: Education Early Childhood Education: Developmental Interventionist Certificate Education Aspen, Breckenridge, Dillon, Online, Rifle, Vail Valley at Edwards
Early Childhood Education: Director, Education, Teacher, Teaching, Like: Education Early Childhood Education: Director Certificate Education Aspen, Breckenridge, Dillon, Online, Rifle, Vail Valley at Edwards
Early Childhood Education: Group Leader, Education, Teacher, Teaching, Like: Education Early Childhood Education: Group Leader Certificate Education Aspen, Breckenridge, Dillon, Online, Rifle, Vail Valley at Edwards
Early Childhood Education: Teacher, Education, Teaching, Like: Education Early Childhood Education: Teacher Certificate Education Aspen, Breckenridge, Dillon, Online, Rifle, Vail Valley at Edwards
Economics, Business & Accounting, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Like: Business, Like: General Degrees Economics Associate Business & Accounting Breckenridge, Buena Vista, Dillon, Steamboat Springs-, Vail Valley at Edwards
Education, Education, Teacher, Teaching, Elementary Teacher Education, Bachelors, Bachelor's, BAIS, Like: Education Education Bachelor Education Breckenridge, Dillon, Glenwood Springs, Leadville-, Vail Valley at Edwards
Elementary Teacher Education, Education, Elementary Education, Teaching, Like: Education, Like: General Degrees Elementary Teacher Education Associate Education Buena Vista, Glenwood Springs, Rifle, Vail Valley at Edwards
EMT Basic, EMT & Fire Science, Medical, EMS, CPR, Paramedic, First Responder, First Aid, Community Paramedic, Emergency Medical, Health, Like: Public Safety, Like: Health Sciences EMT Basic Certificate EMT & Fire Science, Medical Aspen, Breckenridge, Carbondale, Buena Vista, Glenwood Springs, Leadville-, Rifle, Steamboat Springs-, Vail Valley at Edwards
EMT Intermediate, EMT & Fire Science, Medical, EMS, CPR, Paramedic, First Responder, First Aid, Community Paramedic, Emergency Medical, Health, Like: Public Safety, Like: Health Sciences EMT Intermediate Certificate EMT & Fire Science, Medical Carbondale, Glenwood Springs
EMT Paramedic, EMT & Fire Science, Medical, EMS, CPR, Paramedic, First Responder, First Aid, Community Paramedic, Emergency Medical, Health, Like: Public Safety, Like: Health Sciences EMT Paramedic Certificate EMT & Fire Science, Medical Vail Valley at Edwards
EMT Paramedic, EMT & Fire Science, Medical, EMS, CPR, Paramedic, First Responder, First Aid, Community Paramedic, Emergency Medical, Health, Like: Public Safety, Like: Health Sciences EMT Paramedic Associate + BAS EMT & Fire Science, Medical Vail Valley at Edwards
Engineering, Sciences & Engineering, Civil Engineering, Like: Sciences Engineering Associate Sciences & Engineering Steamboat Springs-
English Literature, Humanities, Social Sciences, English Literature, Like: General Degrees English Literature Associate Humanities, Social Sciences Aspen, Buena Vista, Leadville-, Steamboat Springs-
Environmental Science, Sciences & Engineering, Environmental & Sustainability, Forestry, Like: Sciences, Like: Environmental and Outdoors, Like: General Degrees Environmental Science Associate Sciences & Engineering, Environmental & Sustainability Breckenridge, Dillon, Leadville-, Rifle, Steamboat Springs-, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-, Vail Valley at Edwards
Environmental Studies, Environmental & Sustainability, Social Sciences, Forestry, Like: Environmental and Outdoors, Like: General Degrees Environmental Studies Associate Environmental & Sustainability, Social Sciences Aspen, Breckenridge, Carbondale, Dillon, Glenwood Springs, Leadville-, Rifle, Steamboat Springs-, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-, Vail Valley at Edwards
Fire Academy I, EMT & Fire Science, First Responder, Like: Public Safety Fire Academy I Certificate EMT & Fire Science Leadville-, Vail Valley at Edwards
Fire Academy II, EMT & Fire Science, First Responder, Like: Public Safety Fire Academy II Certificate EMT & Fire Science Vail Valley at Edwards
Fire Prevention Code Enforcement, EMT & Fire Science, Fire Academy, First Responder, Like: Public Safety Fire Prevention Code Enforcement Certificate EMT & Fire Science Vail Valley at Edwards
Fire Science Technology, EMT & Fire Science, Fire Academy, First Responder, Like: Public Safety Fire Science Technology Associate + BAS EMT & Fire Science Leadville-, Vail Valley at Edwards
Fire Science: Company Officer, EMT & Fire Science, Fire Academy, First Responder, Like: Public Safety Fire Science: Company Officer Certificate EMT & Fire Science Vail Valley at Edwards
Fire Science: Driver Operator, EMT & Fire Science, Fire Academy, First Responder, Like: Public Safety Fire Science: Driver Operator Certificate EMT & Fire Science Vail Valley at Edwards
Fire Science: Fire Investigation, EMT & Fire Science, Fire Academy, First Responder, Like: Public Safety Fire Science: Fire Investigation Certificate EMT & Fire Science Vail Valley at Edwards
Geographic Information Systems, Information Technology, Natural Resource Management, GIS, Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Management, Land Management, NRM, Like: Information Technology, Like: Environmental and Outdoors Geographic Information Systems Certificate Information Technology, Natural Resource Management Leadville-
Geographic Information Systems: Advanced, Information Technology, Natural Resource Management, GIS, Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Management, Land Management, NRM, Like: Information Technology, Like: Environmental and Outdoors Geographic Information Systems: Advanced Certificate Information Technology, Natural Resource Management Leadville-
Geography, Humanities, Social Sciences, Like: Sciences, Like: Environmental and Outdoors, Like: General Degrees Geography Associate Humanities, Social Sciences Carbondale
Geology, Sciences & Engineering, Like: Sciences, Like: General Degrees Geology Associate Sciences & Engineering Breckenridge, Carbondale, Dillon, Leadville-, Rifle, Steamboat Springs-
Graphic Design, Digital Media & Graphic Design, Arts: Creative & Visual, ischool, Isaacson School for New Media, Digital Advertising, Digital Arts, Digital Communications, Multimedia, Graphic Technology, Like: Arts Graphic Design Associate + BAS Digital Media & Graphic Design, Arts: Creative & Visual Glenwood Springs, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-
Graphic Design: Graphic Technology, Digital Media & Graphic Design, Arts: Creative & Visual, ischool, Isaacson School for New Media, Digital Advertising, Digital Arts, Digital Communications, Multimedia, Like: Arts Graphic Design: Graphic Technology Certificate Digital Media & Graphic Design, Arts: Creative & Visual Glenwood Springs, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-
Graphic Design: Web Technology, Digital Media & Graphic Design, Information Technology, Arts: Creative & Visual, ischool, Isaacson School for New Media, Web Applications, Web Design, Multimedia, IT, Computers, Like: Information Technology, Like: Arts Graphic Design: Web Technology Certificate Digital Media & Graphic Design, Information Technology, Arts: Creative & Visual Glenwood Springs, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-
History, Humanities, Social Sciences, Like: General Degrees History Associate Humanities, Social Sciences Aspen, Carbondale, Buena Vista, Steamboat Springs-, Vail Valley at Edwards
Hospitality Management, Hospitality & Resort Management, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Operations, Hotel Management, Hotel Operations, Like: Business, Like: Culinary, Like: Hospitality Hospitality Management Associate + BAS Hospitality & Resort Management Steamboat Springs-, Vail Valley at Edwards
Information Technology Specialist, Information Technology, Computers, Like: Information Technology Information Technology Specialist Associate + BAS Information Technology Glenwood Springs, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-
Leadership & Management (BAS), Business & Accounting, BAS, Bachelors, Bachelor's, Like: Business Leadership & Management (BAS) Bachelor Business & Accounting Steamboat Springs-, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-, Vail Valley at Edwards
Mathematics, Sciences & Engineering, Like: Sciences, Like: General Degrees Mathematics Associate Sciences & Engineering Aspen, Carbondale, Buena Vista, Glenwood Springs, Leadville-, Steamboat Springs-, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-
Medical Assistant, Medical, Nurse, Biology, Nursing Program, Health, Like: Health Sciences Medical Assistant Certificate Medical Vail Valley at Edwards
Medical Assistant, Medical, Nurse, Biology, Nursing Program, Health, Like: Health Sciences Medical Assistant Associate + BAS Medical Vail Valley at Edwards
Medical Billing & Coding, Medical, Medical Assistant, Nurse, Nursing Program, Health, Like: Health Sciences Medical Billing & Coding Certificate Medical Online, Vail Valley at Edwards
Natural Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental & Sustainability, Forestry, Agriculture, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Management, Hydrology, Land Management, NRM, Wildlife Management, Like: Environmental and Outdoors Natural Resource Management Associate + BAS Natural Resource Management, Environmental & Sustainability Leadville-
Natural Resource Management: Field Technician, Natural Resource Management, Environmental & Sustainability, Forestry, Agriculture, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Management, Hydrology, Land Management, NRM, Wildlife Management, Like: Environmental and Outdoors Natural Resource Management: Field Technician Certificate Natural Resource Management, Environmental & Sustainability Leadville-
Network +, Information Technology, Computers, Network+, Like: Information Technology Network + Certificate Information Technology Glenwood Springs
Nurse Aide, Nursing, Medical, Certified Nurse Aide, Biology, Nursing Program, Health, Like: Health Sciences Nurse Aide Certificate Nursing, Medical Buena Vista, Glenwood Springs, Rifle, Steamboat Springs-, Vail Valley at Edwards
Nursing (AAS), Nursing, Medical, Nurse, Biology, Nursing Program, Medical, Registered Nurse, Health, Like: Health Sciences Nursing (AAS) Associate Nursing, Medical Breckenridge, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-
Nursing (BSN), Nursing, Medical, Nurse, Biology, Nursing Program, Medical, Bachelors, Bachelor's, Health, Like: Health Sciences Nursing (BSN) Bachelor Nursing, Medical Breckenridge, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-
Oil & Gas Technology, Energy Technology, Applied Engineering, Integrated Energy, Process Technology, Oil, Gas, Natural Gas, Like: Energy Technology Oil & Gas Technology Certificate Energy Technology, Applied Engineering Rifle
Outdoor Education, Outdoor Studies, Outdoor Recreation Leadership, Wilderness Education, Outdoor Leadership, Wilderness Leadership, Like: Education, Like: Environmental and Outdoors, Like: General Degrees Outdoor Education Associate Outdoor Studies Breckenridge, Leadville-, Steamboat Springs-, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-
Outdoor Education, Outdoor Studies, Outdoor Recreation Leadership, Wilderness Education, Outdoor Leadership, Wilderness Leadership, Like: Education, Like: Environmental and Outdoors Outdoor Education Certificate (COC) ℹ Outdoor Studies Breckenridge, Dillon, Leadville-, Steamboat Springs-, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-
Outdoor Recreation Leadership, Outdoor Studies, Outdoor Education, Wilderness Education, Outdoor Leadership, Wilderness Leadership, ORL, Like: Environmental and Outdoors Outdoor Recreation Leadership Associate Outdoor Studies Leadville-
Paralegal, Business & Accounting, Law, Like: Business Paralegal Certificate Business & Accounting Online
Paralegal, Business & Accounting, Law, Like: Business Paralegal Associate + BAS Business & Accounting Online
Permaculture, Environmental & Sustainability, Like: Environmental and Outdoors Permaculture Certificate (COC) ℹ Environmental & Sustainability Steamboat Springs-, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-
Philosophy, Humanities, Social Sciences, Like: General Degrees Philosophy Associate Humanities, Social Sciences Aspen, Carbondale, Buena Vista, Glenwood Springs, Steamboat Springs-, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-, Vail Valley at Edwards
Phlebotomy, Medical, Medical Assistant, Nurse, Nursing Program, Health, Like: Health Sciences Phlebotomy Certificate Medical Online, Vail Valley at Edwards
Physics, Sciences & Engineering, Like: Sciences, Like: General Degrees Physics Associate Sciences & Engineering Breckenridge, Dillon, Steamboat Springs-
Pipe Welding, Welding, Applied Engineering Pipe Welding Certificate Welding, Applied Engineering Rifle
Political Science, Social Sciences, Humanities, Like: General Degrees Political Science Associate Social Sciences, Humanities Aspen, Carbondale, Steamboat Springs-
Professional Fly-Fishing Guide, Outdoor Studies, Fly Fishing, Professional Fly Fishing Guide, Professional-Fly Fishing Guide, Like: Environmental and Outdoors Professional Fly-Fishing Guide Certificate (COC) ℹ Outdoor Studies Leadville-
Professional Photography, Photography, Arts: Creative & Visual, Digital Media & Graphic Design, ischool, Isaacson School for New Media, Pro Photo, Digital Photography, Photojournalism, Like: Arts Professional Photography Associate + BAS Photography, Arts: Creative & Visual, Digital Media & Graphic Design Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-
Psychology (AA), Social Sciences, Like: General Degrees Psychology (AA) Associate Social Sciences Breckenridge, Carbondale, Dillon, Glenwood Springs, Leadville-, Rifle, Steamboat Springs-, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-, Vail Valley at Edwards
Psychology (AS), Social Sciences, Like: General Degrees Psychology (AS) Associate Social Sciences Breckenridge, Carbondale, Dillon, Glenwood Springs, Rifle, Steamboat Springs-, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs-, Vail Valley at Edwards
Real Estate, Business & Accounting, Realtor, Realty, Like: Business Real Estate Certificate Business & Accounting Rifle
Resort Management: Hospitality Operations, Hospitality & Resort Management, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Hotel Operations, Like: Business, Like: Culinary, Like: Hospitality Resort Management: Hospitality Operations Certificate Hospitality & Resort Management Online, Steamboat Springs-, Vail Valley at Edwards
Restaurant & Culinary Management, Culinary Arts, Cooking, Chef, Restaurant Management, Restaurant and Culinary Management, Like: Culinary Restaurant & Culinary Management Associate + BAS Culinary Arts Steamboat Springs-
Restaurant Management, Culinary Arts, Cooking, Chef, Restaurant and Culinary Management, Restaurant & Culinary Management, Like: Culinary Restaurant Management Certificate Culinary Arts Steamboat Springs-
Rope Rescue Technician, EMT & Fire Science, Outdoor Studies, EMS, EMT, CPR, Paramedic, Wilderness First Responder, First Aid, Community Paramedic, CPR Classes, WFR, Wilderness First Aid, Outdoor Emergency Care, WEMS, WEMT, Health, Like: Public Safety, Like: Environmental and Outdoors Rope Rescue Technician Certificate EMT & Fire Science, Outdoor Studies Breckenridge, Dillon
Security +, Information Technology, Computers, Security+, Like: Information Technology Security + Certificate Information Technology Glenwood Springs
Server +, Information Technology, Computers, Sever+, Like: Information Technology Server + Certificate Information Technology Glenwood Springs
Ski & Snowboard Business, Ski & Snowboard Industry, Business & Accounting, Sports Marketing, Ski and Snowboard Business, Ski Business, Snowboard Business, Like: Business, Like: Ski Industry Ski & Snowboard Business Certificate Ski & Snowboard Industry, Business & Accounting Steamboat Springs-
Ski & Snowboard Business, Ski & Snowboard Industry, Business & Accounting, Sports Marketing, Ski and Snowboard Business, Ski Business, Snowboard Business, Like: Business, Like: Ski Industry Ski & Snowboard Business Associate + BAS Ski & Snowboard Industry, Business & Accounting Steamboat Springs-
Ski & Snowboard Marketing Media Manager, Ski & Snowboard Industry, Business & Accounting, Sports Marketing, Ski and Snowboard Marketing Media Manager, Ski Business, Snowboard Business, Like: Business, Like: Ski Industry Ski & Snowboard Marketing Media Manager Certificate Ski & Snowboard Industry, Business & Accounting Steamboat Springs-
Ski & Snowboard Professional Guide, Ski & Snowboard Industry, Ski and Snowboard Professional Guide, Professional Ski Guide, Professional Snowboard Guide, Like: Ski Industry Ski & Snowboard Professional Guide Certificate Ski & Snowboard Industry Steamboat Springs-
Ski & Snowboard Retail & Repair Shop Technician, Ski & Snowboard Industry, Business & Accounting, Ski and Snowboard Retail and Repair Shop Technician, Ski Business, Snowboard Business, Like: Business, Like: Ski Industry Ski & Snowboard Retail & Repair Shop Technician Certificate Ski & Snowboard Industry, Business & Accounting Steamboat Springs-
Ski & Snowboard Shop Manager, Ski & Snowboard Industry, Business & Accounting, Ski and Snowboard Shop Manager, Ski Business, Snowboard Business, Like: Business, Like: Ski Industry Ski & Snowboard Shop Manager Certificate Ski & Snowboard Industry, Business & Accounting Steamboat Springs-
Ski Area Operations, Ski & Snowboard Industry, Ski Area Management, SAO, Ski Resort, Like: Ski Industry Ski Area Operations Associate + BAS Ski & Snowboard Industry Leadville-
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Glenwood Springs & Carbondale Housing Information

photo - Mt Sopris as seen from Carbondale in the summer

Glenwood Springs and Carbondale Housing

Finding affordable housing near CMC Carbondale and Glenwood Springs can be a challenge. Knowing where to look, checking listings daily, and being prepared to act fast when an opportunity presents itself will help you secure housing in the Roaring Fork Valley.

The nearby CMC Spring Valley campus has residence halls available for Glenwood Springs and Carbondale students. Some of your classes may even be offered at this campus.

If you’re under 21 years old, you may be required to live at the Spring Valley campus while attending one of these nearby CMC locations.

On-Campus Housing


The CMC Spring Valley campus is less than 10 miles from CMC Glenwood Springs and CMC Carbondale. This is a popular option among traditional aged students in the area.

Visit our Residence Life website for complete information: room layouts, costs, meal plans, and much more.

There is a free shuttle connecting all three of these locations.

On-campus housing goes fast! Avoid the wait-list by securing your spot when you submit your housing application.

Off-Campus Housing

If you’re under 21 years old, you may be required to live on the Spring Valley campus even if attending nearby CMC Glenwood Springs or CMC Carbondale. See Section II of the housing agreement for details. If you’re under 21 years old, request approval to live off-campus by filling out the exemption form and wait for approval prior to signing a lease.

If you’re eligible to live off-campus, here are some options to begin your search:

General Listings:

  • Post Independent: Browse online or pick up a free copy of this daily newspaper outside many area businesses. New rentals are added daily.
  • Craigslist, Western Slope Region
  • Craigslist, High Rockies Region
  • Facebook Group: Roaring Fork Rentals & Roommates
  • Facebook Group: Roaring Fork Swap

Apartment Complexes:

  • Near the Spring Valley campus:
    • Auburn Ridge: 970-945-9797
    • Pinion Pines: 970-945-5269
  • Glenwood Springs:
    • 23rd Street East Apartments: 970-945-8251
    • Machebeuf Apartments
    • Village Green Apartments: 970-945-6622
  • Carbondale:
    • Garfield Avenue Apartments: 970-963-2430
    • Villas De Santa Lucia

Property Management Companies with Long-Term Rentals:

  • Coldwell Banker
  • Crystal Property Management

You may need to make a special trip to the area a few weeks prior to classes starting to view listings and secure a lease. Be prepared to pay first and last month’s rent, as well as a damage deposit. Don’t be surprised if there aren’t many options that allow pets!

Need help finding roommates? Check out our CMC Connect Facebook Groups, our online communities where you can meet current and future CMC students. You might even find someone who has already found a place to rent, looking for roommates.

Note: The College provides the above housing resources as information only and has not independently reviewed the quality, price or other features of any housing alternative listed. CMC does not endorse or rate off-campus housing options. The list of housing facilities on this site is not complete, and there may be additional housing options in the community.

Finding Roommates

Need help finding roommates? Check out our CMC Connect Facebook Groups, our online communities where you can meet current and future CMC students.

For on-campus housing, you can request a specific roommate on your housing application. If you don’t select a specific roommate by the middle of July (for Fall move-in), we’ll pair you with one based on a number of answers you provide on the housing application. You may also have the opportunity to choose a roommate at orientation.

If you’re living on-campus, you’ll probably have a roommate since singles are rarely available at CMC Spring Valley.

Rental Assistance Program

Depending on your income and other factors, you may qualify for the Garfield County Rental Assistance Program if living off-campus.

At the link above you’ll find a document “Payment Standard & Utility Allowance” showing the current income levels for qualification, and another “Pre-Application” document. There is a wait-list for this assistance, so the sooner you apply the better.

For any questions regarding this program call the Garfield County Housing Authority at 970-625-3589.

Note: The College provides the above housing resources as information only and has not independently reviewed the quality, price or other features of any housing alternative listed. CMC does not endorse or rate off-campus housing options. The list of housing facilities on this site is not complete, and there may be additional housing options in the community.

Strahm, Charlotte

Dr. Charlotte D. Strahm

Professor, Nursing
219-221-1791 | cdstrahm@coloradomtn.edu

photo - Charlotte StrahmEducation

  • DNSc, Rush University
  • MSN, Valparaiso University
  • BSN, Valparaiso University

Dr. Charlotte D. Strahm holds a Doctorate in Nursing from Rush University in Chicago, IL. Her doctoral degree had both a clinical practicum component and research focus earning her DNSc/PhD status. Dr. Strahm earned her Masters and Baccalaureate of Nursing degrees from Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, IN where she taught for 12 years at the undergraduate and graduate level. She holds an Associate Degree in nursing from Purdue University North Central and taught at that campus prior to coming to CMC.

Dr. Strahm has been a nurse for 39 years and has 22 years of teaching experience. Charlotte is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. Her research interests include, the parenting experience of raising a child with attention deficit disorder, nursing student outcomes related to progression and testing performance in a nursing program and NCLEX success.

Personal Interests

Charlotte has been married for over 40 years to her husband David, has two grown daughters and three granddaughters in high school and college. Having lived in Indiana for all but 5 years of her life, Charlotte and David are “transitioning” to make the valley they have grown to love over the past 20 years their western home.

Orgill, Lanea

Lanea Orgill, MSN

Adjunct Faculty, Nursing
970-618-1921 | lorgill@coloradomtn.edu

Photo - Lanea OrgillEducation

  • MSN, 2012, Walden University
  • BSN, 1999, Mesa State College

Professor Lanea Orgill began her career in nursing education as adjunct faculty with Colorado Mountain College in 2006 and is currently licensed in the state of Colorado as a Registered Nurse.

Her clinical experience includes labor and delivery, postpartum, level II neonatal intensive care and pediatrics.

Lanea teaches obstetric and pediatric clinical courses while working as the nursing lab coordinator at Colorado Mountain College.

Luetke, Rebecca

Dr. Rebecca Loth Luetke

Professor, Nursing
970-947-8172 | rloth@coloradomtn.edu

photo - Rebecca LothLocation: Spring Valley

Education

  • Ph.D.
  • MSN
  • BA
  • BSN
  • RN

Awards/Publications

  • Author/Presenter: A Practice Theory to Guide Simulation. To be presented July 2018 ACEN Conference
  • Author/Presenter: A Practice Theory to Guide Simulation. Presented June 2016 INASCL Conference, Honorable Mention Poster Presentation
  • Lead Author/Presenter: QSEN Based Simulation Evaluation Rubric. Presented May 2012 International QSEN Conference
  • Lead Author/Presenter: Comparison of Simulation Evaluation Rubrics. Presented January 2012 International Mosby Nurse Educators Conference
  • Lead Author/Presenter: Proper sterile technique in an Obstetric Surgical Unit. Presented January 2012, Valley View Hospital
  • Author: A Theory to Guide Simulation in Nursing Education, Doctoral Dissertation, Nominee for Outstanding Dissertation
  • Author: A Comparison of NCLEX-RN Pass Rates and Carnegie Classifications of Universities
  • Author: End of Life Care, Chapter 5, Pediatric Nursing the Critical Components of Nursing Care, FA Davis, Edition 1 and 2
  • Author: Broselow Bag Essentials, Continuing Education Course.
  • Chapter reviewer for F.A. Davis Basic Concepts of Medical Surgical Nursing.
  • Chapter reviewer for F.A. Davis Physical Assessment Textbook
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