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Sophia Rose
Wednesday, November 12th, 2014

The Medicine of the Springs

A safe and sacred haven not only for humans, but for all manner of life, Orient Land Trust/Valley View Hot Springs is home to an abundant and diverse population of wild plants. One cannot help but notice the wild roses blooming in late spring, the aromatic mint surrounding the ponds and offering up its gentle fragrance in the warmth of the mid-summer sun, and the Chokecherries hanging dark and
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Wednesday, November 12th, 2014

Third Quarter Financial Snapshot

Summary: Good news!!! The financial position of OLT has improved significantly since the beginning of 2014. Net Income from all sources from January through September was $332,900, or $257,000 above expectations. This improvement was the result of a reduction in expenses of approximately $87,000 over the amount budgeted, and an increase in revenues of $ 158,500 over budget. The most significant factor in the revenue gain was the increase in Admission…
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Saturday, November 8th, 2014

[FUTURE] Financial Story

[may split this into a series of stories regarding OLT's financial background... winter reserves, reservoir, land conservation, human resources] Do your eyes glaze over when you look at a spreadsheet full of numbers? Do you wonder where the money goes? Me too. I was recently at a meeting where one person pointed out that a couple of decades ago, the rates at the hot springs were lower and there were…
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For the education, enjoyment, and well-being of current and future generations, Orient Land Trust: 
promotes a positive clothing-optional experience at all properties including Valley View Hot Springs, Orient Mine and Everson Ranch;
preserves the viewshed, including land acquisition; 
protects natural, wild, agricultural, and historic resources, in the northern San Luis Valley.