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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

Investing in 4-H pays off – 6 times over

Every dollar county, state and federal agencies invest in the Colorado 4-H Program is returned to the state’s economy six times over, a new Colorado State University study reveals. ...

DATE: Mar 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

1 great idea, 10 easy ways to improve your diet

March is National Nutrition Month, and I have some fantastic tips for you. The first is an opportunity to purchase fresh, high-quality produce at a dramatically reduced cost throu...

DATE: Mar 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Surgery to change pace, not drive

While it may sound peculiar, sometimes you need a push forward to slow down. Personally, I tend to be the type who prefers to be involved, likes a project (or four) and has a rea...

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

Randy, thank you for making the county fair our prize event

Each summer, the La Plata County 4-H program celebrates the traditions and pride of our community at the annual county fair. 4-H members bring in animals, food, heritage arts pro...

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

Heart disease kills 1 woman every minute

February is Go Red For Women month, which is dedicated to increasing awareness about heart disease in women. Heart disease is our No. 1 killer in the U.S. Women are less likely t...

DATE: Feb 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

In dry winter, you may need to water trees, lawn

I’ve come to the conclusion that if we need moisture, all I have to do is write about techniques for water conservation. In summer 2012, I provided suggestions for watering durin...

DATE: Feb 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Coalitions work to build our community

My job encourages me to collaborate with other organizations to promote positive community development. Collaboration embraces the spirit of people working together for the benefit of the wh...

DATE: Jan 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Small choices can lead to big savings

Are you leaving money on the table? Recently, the blog DoughRoller grabbed my attention with an item about compounding. The premise was that long-term reduced spending increases ...

DATE: Jan 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Why not start the new year with an ambitious wish list?

Amazingly enough, “learn to garden” or “grow more vegetables” is not on very many “Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions” lists. The outrage! Instead, they are filled with trivial phrase...

DATE: Jan 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Test your home for radon

Do you know the level of radon in your home? Do you know that radon gas is the No. 2 cause of lung cancer? January is National Radon Awareness Month and with our snow and frozen g...

DATE: Jan 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office