Along the sandstone storefronts of Old Colorado City the lots are narrow, the alleys narrower, and every square foot of green gets worked for. In summer that means mowing to a clean line and trimming close against the old stone walls and iron fences of the Westside, with the walks blown clear before the truck moves on. In winter the same properties come up under snow — front walks, steps and back-alley parking opened so the block can get its doors unlocked on time. Both jobs reward the same habit: go slowly along the edges and the middle takes care of itself. Between the creek and the mountain, a neighborhood keeps its shape one yard at a time.