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Southwest Life
Nicole Clark
Position: La Plata County Extension Office

With spring comes dreaded wind, but also an opportunity for change

There’s almost no better time than spring to start an exercise habit. After months of being indoors, we are drawn out by the warmth of the sun and compelled to break free from our human hibe...

Who’s ready to garden?

OK, a quick show of hands: How many of you are ready to get out there into the yard or garden? That’s what I thought. If we can’t ski without a snorkel, the least we can do is start planning...

When dietary guidelines change, consider your individual needs

To those who reference the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to inform food choices, your heads must be spinning with the newest version. Over the years, these guidelines on what and how much...

Women in agriculture: A climate of resilience

I recognize that I am in a unique position, and I get to meet and engage with a lot of amazing people in our community. Chief among them are farmers, ranchers and gardeners of all varieties....

Gratitude in action: The heart of 4-H

In 4-H, we spend a lot of time teaching young people important life skills like leadership, responsibility, resilience and service. One value that naturally grows alongside those lessons is ...

CSU Extension weighs in on this year's health trends

Safety in numbers, they say. Perhaps sage advice when you’re adventuring in the backcountry or unsafe areas. Yet, the need for psychological security, assurance you aren’t alone, also extend...

Getting the best out of your Christmas cactus

A quick show of hands, how many of us have a “Christmas” cactus withering away in our homes? With fascinating information, and some tender love and care, one of our La Plata County master ga...

A new kind of New Year’s resolution

The start of a new year often comes with resolutions. We make promises to ourselves to do better, be better, or try something new. We resolve to eat healthier, slow down, learn a new skill ...

Take the stress out of gift giving by adding meaning

Perhaps, like me, you have mixed feelings about gift-giving. It’s a joy to stumble across something and know instantly that thing or experience will be meaningful to someone. Conversely, whe...

What team are you on?

With Thanksgiving behind us and a handful of holidays yet to come this year, it seemed like a good time to discuss one of the oft-maligned yet very common sides found on many holiday tables:...

What the four ‘H’s really mean in 4-H

I often get asked what the four “H”s are in 4-H and what they mean. This question always leads into a longer explanation rather than just reciting: Head, Heart, Hands & Health. So, today, I ...

Invest in your choice of words for a powerful return on your well-being

If I had a nickel for every time the words, “I should …” came into my thoughts or speech, I’d have a big ole bucket of coins, especially this time of year. From ghosts, to pumpkins, to gnome...