High Country Air Heating and Cooling

High Country Air is a familyowned Black Forest business providing honest, highquality heating and cooling services. Owner Josh Eker brings more than 20 years of experience and a commitment to serving the community with integrity.

Our team stays current on the latest technologies to deliver reliable, efficient solutions while respecting your home and your budget. We take time to understand your system, explain our findings clearly, and look for ways to improve overall comfort — not just fix the immediate issue.

From simple repairs to major boiler projects, we handle all aspects of HVAC, including furnaces, air conditioners, geothermal systems, boilers, heat pumps, mini splits, and indoor air quality. Whatever the job, we’re here to keep your home comfortable year round.

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Iron Knight Disposal

Iron Knight Disposal is a second generation, locally owned trash service proudly serving eastern El Paso County. Their customer service is truly unmatched. At Iron Knight, customer service isn’t a shifting goal — it’s a core value. Integrity, community service, and genuine care guide everything they do.

Every day is another chance to be great. Let Iron Knight Disposal be great for you. Satisfaction guaranteed… or double your trash back.

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O’Furry’s and the Omelette Parlor

O’Furry’s and the Colorado Springs Omelette Parlor opened their doors in 1993 and have been serving up great food ever since. They are a returning and dedicated sponsor of the Black Forest Festival Pancake Breakfast.

They’re known for fluffy omelets, homemade pork green chili, thickcut bacon, giant plate sized pancakes, and fresh squeezed orange juice.. Located at 900 E. Fillmore St., Colorado Springs.

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Rial Heating & Air Conditioning

Founded in 1989, Rial Heating & Air Conditioning has served El Paso County for over 35 years. This familyowned company provides toptier commercial and residential HVAC services and is a proud Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer.

Their technicians service all makes and models, handling everything from routine maintenance to complex system repairs. Rial Heating & Air Conditioning is your onestop solution for all HVAC needs.

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Hennessey Roofing

Hennessey Roofing provides professional and stress-free roofing services and prides itself on superior quality and service. They specialize in all aspects of residential and commercial roofing, including nearly all types of roofing materials.

We are excited to support the Black Forest community as a returning sponsor, having recently moved into the Black Forest.

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Nelson Forestry

Nelson Forestry is a family-owned and operated company of arborists serving the Black Forest community. As a proud Platinum Sponsor of the 2026 Black Forest Festival, Nelson Forestry is investing in our community and provide 30 years of experience with comprehensive services to prevent and manage pine beetle and other tree boring insects. Have questions or concerns about your trees or property? Please reach out to Nelson Forestry for information on MyHealthyTrees.com and fill out a free property inspection form.

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Mountain View Electric Association, Inc. (MVEA)

Mountain View Electric Association, Inc. (MVEA) is a not-for-profit member-owned electric cooperative that was organized in 1941 following a transformative meeting at the Black Forest Community Center of about 150 local citizens who believed in the power of electricity to bring a better quality of life to rural communities.

 Today, MVEA serves more than 55,500 members and over 65,000 meters in portions of eight counties – Arapahoe, Crowley, Douglas, Elbert, El Paso, Lincoln, Pueblo, and Washington. The co-op has grown over the years, but one thing remains the same: MVEA still operates on the values we started with years ago – integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to the communities we serve. For additional information about MVEA and the electric cooperative difference,

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Farmers State Bank

Farmers State Bank is a family-owned and customer focused community bank with family roots right here in Eastern Colorado. Founded in 1918 by Albert L. Pieper, the Pieper clan has deep roots in banking and strives to keep its business focused on helping its community grow and remain prosperous.

Farmers State Bank, its board members, and employees are committed to community services. Bank employees are encouraged to be involved in community organizations through which the Bank obtains first-hand knowledge of the needs in the communities we serve. Through these community contacts, we can make determinations with respect to how to best meet the needs of the community.

Your Community. Your Bank. Your FSB.

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Black Forest Automotive

Black Forest Automotive is a family-owned business that has been serving the Black Forest Community for over 60 years.  Kim and Eric Aeschliman have owned Black Forest Automotive for the last 8 years. Before that, Eric was a technician in the shop with a dream of owning his own business. In 2012, the opportunity finally came for the Aeschliman’s to own Black Forest Automotive. Built on the foundations of trust, hard work, ethical behavior, treating everyone as family, and a love for the Lord, the Aeschliman’s have guided Black Forest Auto to some of the most prosperous years in its long history. Even though Black Forest Automotive is a small-town shop, they employ industry-leading technicians to care for your vehicles.

“We know that if we care for our customers and employees like they are family, people will continue to come back. When you come to Black Forest Auto we offer fair prices, honest work, and great customer service. We’re family owned and we hope to have you join our hometown family.”

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Marchbank Family Memorial

The Marchbank Family has lived in Black Forest since 1963. Don and Vera Marchbank had lived in the same home until their deaths – Vera passed in March of 2021. Jim and Kelly built their home on adjoining property. Their children Patrick and Sean were raised true Black Forest kids walking through the woods to Grandma’s house, riding their dirt bikes in the trees, and walking a mile to play with the neighbors.

In August of 2017, Patrick Marchbank died as a result of a traumatic brain injury while riding in a vintage motocross race – something he had done hundreds of time before. Patrick had just graduated from Pine Creek High School. He played soccer including in the Black Forest League, ran track and was a percussionist for Pine Creek Marching Band, Winter Percussion, Jazz Combo and Symphonic Band. He had planned to go to Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Arizona to become a Yamaha Certified Mechanic.

Since his death, his family keeps his memory alive. You can read about his story via this Facebook page. page. Donations have come from all over the country. From these donations, a scholarship in his name was started through the Education Opportunity of Black Forest for students who are pursuing a trade or vocational education. Information regarding scholarships may be found at https://eofblackforest.org/. This past spring, his sister Sean won his scholarship as she plans to attend a vet tech school in the fall. Other donations in Patrick’s memory afforded Pine Creek High School’s music program a new drum set. A scholarship was also formed at MMI from an auction of a donated motorcycle. Other organizations that are important to Patrick and his family are Life Network, Colorado Donor Alliance, Road2Recovery, Teaching the Autism Community Trades (TACT), and Pine Creek Eagle Band Boosters. Please consider donating to them in the future in honor and memory of Patrick Marchbank.

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