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Are your plants suffering? Test for herbicide carryover

During the last couple of years, numerous gardeners and farmers have reported damage to vegetable crops – mainly tomatoes, potatoes, beans and peas – after applying manure, hay or straw to t...

DATE: May 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

4-H’ers earn scholarships

La Plata County schools will soon be entering summer recess. I encourage all students to study hard and finish strong. I also would like to congratulate all high school students ...

DATE: May 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Is organic food better choice?

Lately, there seems to be a great deal of buzz about organic food. Is it the best way to go? When asking this question, several factors come into play, including price, quality, the presence...

DATE: May 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

A flower for Mother’s Day

The great Irish writer and poet Oscar Wilde once wrote: “All women become like their mothers. That is their tragedy. No man does. That’s his.” And while I have no idea who his pa...

DATE: Apr 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Thank you for 30 years

I know most people don't read the volume and edition numbers on our front page. It's not that exciting, I'll admit, but I do want to point out that today's issue is the first one ...

DATE: Apr 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion

4-H can help kids mature into adults

Today, I would like to highlight Samantha Harris, a senior member of the Mountaineers 4-H Club. Samantha, who enrolled in the program when she was 5 years old, is the daughter of...

DATE: Apr 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Everyone leaving this world needs to have an estate plan

Many people tend to forget that estate planning is a two-part process. Half of the documents are to provide instruction for distribution of your assets after your death. The other...

DATE: Apr 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

What’s your favorite vegetable to eat, plant?

The other night at dinner, I had three kids discussing their favorite – and least favorite – vegetables. Asher, the youngest, immediately says “tamales” as one of those he cannot...

DATE: Apr 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Gardening with kids

La Plata County 4-H is sponsoring a garden plot and pumpkin patch at the Old Fort Lewis Research Station in Hesperus. This community-engagement project aims to encourage young p...

DATE: Apr 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Eat well to clear brain fog brought on by menopause

Fatigue, hot flashes, an expanding waistline, brain fog. All this from vacation? Well, yes, but I think the primary diagnosis is probably the big M – menopause. It’s real, and it just keeps ...

DATE: Mar 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Gardening workshops to sharpen skills

About seven years ago, Colorado State University, New Mexico State University Extension and Fort Lewis College got together to develop an annual workshop about land management. T...

DATE: Mar 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Check out our new look!

It was time for an update, so the Times is keeping up with the Times! Today is the new look for your local weekly. Next week, our website, www.pinerivertimes.com, will be updated...

DATE: Mar 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion