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Colorado Springs Ranks No. 8 for Best Air Quality in U.S.

By Kim Gaston

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Advantage Realty FA100041320

October 27, 2015 02:19 AM

Colorado Springs Ranks No. 8 for Best Air Quality in U.S.

According to realtor.com® , October 19, 2015, Colorado Springs ranks No. 8 for Best Air Quality in the U.S. Recently, realtor.com® researchers pulled together this year’s data from the Environmental Protection Agency which measures the Air Quality Index in 500 urban areas. They culled and ranked the nation’s top 10 cities with the cleanest air quality, as well as those that didn’t fare so well. http://www.realtor.com/news/trends/big-cities-with-best-and-worst-air-quality/?identityID=10214554&MID=2015_1023_WeeklyNL&RID=360667962&cid=eml-2015-1023-WeeklyNL-blog_1_airquality-blogs_trends

Colorado Springs, Pine Creek neighborhood

Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak and the Pine Creek area at sunset

Colorado Springs, nestled at the base of Pikes Peak, lies at an altitude of 6,035 feet and, combined with our fresh, mountain air, makes for a perfect athlete-training atmosphere. Home to the flagship training center of the U.S. Olympic Committee and the Olympic Training Center programs, Colorado Springs is also the USOC headquarters. http://www.teamusa.org/About-the-USOC/Training-Centers-and-Sites/Colorado-Springs

With all this high altitude clean air, please keep in mind to stay well hydrated while you're visiting Colorado during our upcoming ski season. Some of the best powder in the world is right here in the Rocky Mountains due to our snow's low moisture content (usually 4-7%). Whether your skiing, hiking, biking, or just out dog walking be sure to bring along water for you and your 4-legged friend.

If you're thinking about relocating to the Springs, or have a home to sell, my team and I would love the opportunity to hear how we can help you. You can reach me at kimgaston719@gmail.com or (719)661-6987. The first step is to relax, trust an expert and...

breathe.

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Bruce Walter

Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Kim, you live in such a beautiful area and I just love the chapel at the Air Force Academy! It is no surprise the Colorado Springs rates so high in air quality! Your low humidity is also a plus as we are used to very hot and humid summers here in Indiana.

Oct 27, 2015 03:20 AM

Kim Gaston

Colorado Springs, CO

Kim Gaston

Hi Bruce, I'm originally from Illinois, so I understand;)

Oct 27, 2015 08:39 AM

David Shamansky

US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO

Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

OK I am at a loss. I caught this post from Charita's recent post asking about copyright violation question and see nothing of the sort so what am I missing? And yes Colorado ROCKS and is a great place to live!

Oct 27, 2015 03:23 AM

Kim Gaston

Colorado Springs, CO

Kim Gaston

Sorry, DAVID SHAMANSKY Didn't mean to confuse everyone. I do have a question about copyright violation. Specifically, If you are attributing your source(s), do you also write/email/forward your draft blog post to the source asking permission? In this case, to the author of the realtor.com article? It seems this would be necessary according to the AR statement when we post. Or, do we opt out and indicate this is not our original content? Its a very gray area to me when we are reporting research conducted by someone else. Thank you for your advice!

Oct 27, 2015 03:36 AM

David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation

Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Kim,

Your picture is a perfect representation of the beauty we enjoy here in Colorado Springs.

Oct 27, 2015 03:24 AM

Kim Gaston

Colorado Springs, CO

Kim Gaston

David Gibson check out the photographer credit in the article. Our good friend and team member, Neil Podoll!

http://www.realtor.com/news/trends/big-cities-with-best-and-worst-air-quality/?identityID=10214554&MID=2015_1023_WeeklyNL&RID=360667962&cid=eml-2015-1023-WeeklyNL-blog_1_airquality-blogs_trends

Oct 27, 2015 04:08 AM

Charita Cadenhead

eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL

Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Kim I've posted my response in AAA, but here it is as well:

Kim I think the most important thing to remember with regard to copyright is making it clear that the post, idea, discovery, conclusion or otherwise is not your own. And you do this by citing your source which you have clearly done. I'm guessing that only the first paragraph is the only one which requires a citation.

If the remaining text in the post is your own content, then you have nothing to worry about.

Overall, I believe the post is well written, properly cited and adequate links to make your point and give your readers points of reference for further information.

Oct 27, 2015 04:16 AM

Kim Gaston

Colorado Springs, CO

John Pusa

Glendale, CA

Kim - Congratulation to Colorado Spring for the one of the best air quality place in U.S.

Oct 27, 2015 06:33 AM

Kim Gaston

Colorado Springs, CO

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for telling us about the air quality in Colorado Springs.

Have a most productive autumn.

Oct 28, 2015 05:24 AM

Kim Gaston

Colorado Springs, CO

Kim Gaston

RE/MAX Advantage Realty - Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs REALTOR®, CNE (719)661-6987

Thank you, John. Life is good here.

As always, I appreciate you stopping by, Roy.

Oct 28, 2015 10:11 AM

Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty

Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS

601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

Hi, Kim. Congrats on Colorado Springs making the Top 10 list of Best Air Quality. I found this post from Charita Cadenhead 's post on Copyright Infringement. You've provided the source of the quote and included the article, which mentions Colorado Springs, so I don't believe there's any infringement to worry about. Even the AR points for a blog should be fair game. Does that answer your question?

Oh, and the only change I woul make is I would change the Realtor.com article to open in another window, so it doesn't carry readers away from your blog.

Nov 12, 2015 03:55 AM

Kim Gaston

RE/MAX Advantage Realty - Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs REALTOR®, CNE (719)661-6987

Thank you, Pat. I appreciate you taking a moment to respond to my question on Charita Cadenhead 's blog. Great feedback about opening the article in another window as well. Good to know, have a great day!

Nov 12, 2015 10:30 PM

Charita Cadenhead

eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL

Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Kim I hope the information that you received helped.

Nov 12, 2015 10:31 PM