El Rancho Trading Post
The Gift Shop of the Rockies
Archive
July 2008:
Happy 4th of July Weekend-Celebrate on the
historic Lariat Loop at El Rancho!
June 2008:
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The El Rancho Trading Post is open 7 days a week.
Please come visit us on your next mountain drive. We’ll see you soon! |
![]() *Spring/SNOW Report from Ché: Come on in, the warmer weather's great! It's springtime in the Rockies. We have a saying here, "If you don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes." Here's some of the fun things to do now: Hike, run, kayak, raft, mountain climb, pan for gold, summer sled (Heritage Square), horseback ride, see a show at Red Rocks--Heck, the possibilities are endless. And if you are itching to see snow...drive up to nearby Mount Evans, or trek to Trail Ridge Road. Dress warm: you can still make snow angels or have a snowball fight. Stop and shop at El Rancho for your comfy sheepskin slippers, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and anything new or unique we have the day you visit. Alternating all kinds of wacky Colorado weather days, you can be prepared...here! Don't forget the sunscreen, layers, and water! *The picture above was taken at Trail Ridge road in the middle of summer. |
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Happy Father's Day Weekend!--Get your great gifts here! |
Mother's Day May 11, 2008:Cam/a.k.a. Mom-Happy Mother's Day
to the Coolest Mom Ever!-Love Ché
Also Happy Mother's Day to Grandma, Denise, Susan and all my maternal angels
above!
March/April 2008:

SNOW Report from Ché:
News from the ski areas...although Colorado is at 130% of average snowfall for the
year, the ski resorts will be closing on schedule.* Make your plans
now to come on out and play!
Board, ski, sled, snow shoe, make snow angels...heck, have a
snowball fight--and stop on in for your warm sheepskin hats,
slippers and curl-up cozy rugs!
*Arapahoe Basin/aka A-Basin is usually the first to open
and last to close.
Easter 2008:

Happy Snow & Happy Spring!
Your
Snow & Spring Gift Headquarters!
Winter 2008:
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Happy New Year! Come celebrate &
Get all the
gifts you need here...Valentine's, kids, grandmas, spouses, colleagues, and more!
Need great ideas?
Our gift consultants can help, plus...
We Ship! And Can gift wrap!
Great Gift Ideas:
Real Aspen
Leaf Jewelry 
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Cozy Sheepskin Hats and Slippers
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Hand-Carved Walking Sticks
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Trail Guides
- Real Stetson Hats
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Woven Rugs and Wall Hangings
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Navajo Squash Blossom Earrings
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Hand-made Evergreen Philosopher Mugs and "Mug
Rug" Coasters
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Colorado-Made Metal Sculptures
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Dream Catchers
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Rockies Hats and Shirts
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Locally Beaded Earrings
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El Rancho Long-Sleeve Elevation Shirts
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Andy Marquez Photography Books
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Burl Wood Wildlife Carvings
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Sterling Silver Baby Bracelets
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Turquoise Inlay Pocket Knives
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Mandela Protection Shields
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Horse Shoe Door Knockers
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Zuni and Navajo Bolo Ties
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"Ride the Rockies" His and Her T-s
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Genuine Semi-Precious Stone Rings Set in Sterling Silver
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Authentically Made War Clubs by Cree Indian Jack
Cardinal
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Homeland Security "Spoof" Shirts
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Porcelain Fairies
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Wrought Iron Coat Hooks and Towel Racks
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Buffalo Horn Chocker Necklaces
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Hand-made Wooden Sled Ornaments
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Black Onyx and Tourquois Pendants
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Glow In The Dark Kids Sweatshirts
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Silver Concho & Leather Navajo Belts
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Hand-Painted Gecko Mirror
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Hand-colored Comics by Playgirl Magazine
cartoonist & Relationship Humorist Ché Rippinger
Holidays 2007:
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World
Series 2007 Colorado Rockies Baseball Team: 2007 National League Champions! ![]() Rockies Gear sold here! Come celebrate a great sports season with us at El Rancho...Yay, Rockies! |
World Series 2007
We're Proud of You ROCKIES!!!
You Made HISTORY! Congratulations on winning the National League Pennant! The World Series scoreboard may have said Red Sox, but the Colorado Rockies baseball team won our hearts. You united our city and state with positive energy and integrity. Thank You! So proud to wear purple! |
The El Rancho Trading Post is open 7 days a week
along with the historic restaurant. Please come visit us on your next mountain drive.
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Need great ideas? Our gift consultants can help
you cover everyone on your list (whether naughty or nice!)
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Come In To See The Game!
2007 SCHEDULE (support the team) |
Did You Know: · Seasonally: There is a great Christmas tree place that some folks drive for hundreds of miles to get to...Colorado Christmas Tree Holiday Activity Center. Plan that in with your stop at El Rancho.
Fall 2007:
Come up for a hearty Fall meal-and enjoy the beautiful Quaking golden aspen leaves!
We have Colorado made real aspen leaf
jewelry. Dipped in 14 karat gold, there's both "lace" or solid leaf
styles, or a 39 step patented enamel processing for the original color
in earrings, necklaces, pins and ornaments.



We also have other original gifts for
you and the special people you appreciate. See gorgeous Native Indian artifacts
made by Cree tribe member Jack Cardinal. Or try our
aromatically sensuous organic Selah body care products including lotions, bath and soap mixes and Kissy Kissy
Lip Balm (made in Evergreen and all natural!), beautiful Zuni and Navajo jewelry--and
locally crafted earrings and necklaces, Stetson hats, and cozy
sheepskin slippers, locally made "philosopher mugs" with
inspiring quotations, trail guide and Colorado photography books, and
drawn hand-colored relationship comics from our very own Playgirl Magazine
cartoonist.
Rocktober 28, 2007:
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World Series 2007 |
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Roctober 2007:
| Rockies Playoff Baseball Schedule Roctober 2007! (Mountain Time Zone) | ||||||
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11 Rockies v. Diamondbacks @ AZ 6:30 PM on TBS NLCS Game 1 |
12 Rockies v. Diamondbacks @ AZ 8:00 PM on TBS NLCS Game 2 |
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14 Rockies v. Diamondbacks @ home Coors Field, CO 6:30 PM on TBS NLCS Game 3 |
15 Rockies v. Diamondbacks @ home Coors Field, CO 8:00 PM on TBS NLCS Game 4 |
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17 Rockies v. Diamondbacks @ home Coors Field, CO 6:30 PM on TBS NOT necessary! NLCS Game 5 |
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19 Rockies v. Diamondbacks @ AZ 6:30 PM on TBS NOT necessary! NLCS Game 6 |
20 Rockies v. Diamondbacks @ AZ Time: TBA on TBS NOT necessary! NLCS Game 7 |
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World
Series 2007 We're going to the
Big Show!
The celebration at
Coors Field in lodo Denver from the fourth game Rockies
versus Diamondback sweep was so unbelievable! Great
fans, great police, very few problems and a whole lot of
celebration for an amazing home team. My favorite was
all the folks with decorated brooms, sweeping and high-fiving
each other overhead with the broom heads. I never
realized how much sports can bring people together. From
my belly dance class, to artist friends and fellow
Rockies baseball fans around the field, we're all
celebrating the "Miracle on Blake Street!"
Congratulations to the Colorado Rockies--the Cinderella
team who just won the National League Championships! |
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Local Event:
Saturday & Sunday
July 21-22, 2007
Tommy Knockers
Idaho Springs, CO
Lots of fun things to do for a
fun family outing!
Detailed schedule/info at:
www.tommyknockersminingdays.com
Humor work by Ché Rippinger:
Relationship Humor Writing and Illustration
www.DatingAndHandGrenades.com
Cartoons
www.ToucheToon.com
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