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High Country Summertime Fly Fishing

A man wearing outdoor gear kneels by the edge of a small stream while holding a fishing rod. Grass and shrubs are in the background.

By Dennis Smith Some anglers I know will tell you the best fly fishing in Colorado doesn’t really start until late June or early July. That’s about the earliest you can backpack into a cutthroat lake at 9,000 or 10,000 feet and be reasonably sure you won’t have to drill a hole in it to […]

Teach Your Children Well

Woman bending to talk to a toddler in a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator.

  By Miranda Boutelle Q: I’m making an effort to reduce my energy use, and I want my kids to start energy-saving habits as well. How can I encourage them to use less electricity at home?  A: Educating kids on energy use and costs can help engage them in your family’s goal to use less […]

Tuning In: Inspiring Community Through Music

A person sitting on a cushioned bench plays an acoustic guitar in a room with red lockers and tiled floor.

By Gayle Gresham Photos by Thea Sonnenberg, Big Country Photography The room fills with the sound of 14 guitars strumming in unison to the Eagles’ song, “Take It Easy.” The faces of the high school students are intent on following the chord progression on their computer tablets while their teacher, Mr. Zahller, sings and plays […]

Have STEM Projects, Will Travel

Trailer with "Colorado 4-H Energy Lab" branding parked in a garage next to a vehicle.

By Tadius Huser, Member Services Manager Highline Electric Association STATE PARTNERSHIP  In a partnership with the Colorado State University 4-H Extension, Colorado’s electric cooperatives sponsor the Mobile Energy Lab to inspire kids to learn about modern energy generation, energy sources, and energy efficiency practices.  Toby Swaford, K-12 4-H STEM state specialist at Colorado State University […]

Renewable Geothermal Energy Gaining Traction in Colorado

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By Sharon Sullivan Colorado Mesa University saves $1.5 million in energy costs per year by using a heat pump geothermal exchange system installed in 2008. The system provides 80% of the university’s heating and cooling.  Geothermal energy is heat-energy from the earth that is tapped via wells drilled into underground shallow groundwater or deep thermal […]

Quick-Prep Grab and Go Banana PB&J Wraps

Three wraps filled with peanut butter, banana slices, and jelly, with a red cup in the background.

It’s back-to-school time! This may mean your family is shifting from easy summer days to the rush of the bus schedule and the school bell. Courtesy of Catherine Murray at our sister publication, Ohio Cooperative Living, we’re excited to share her “Grab and Go” recipe for Banana PB&J Wraps.  Spend a Sunday afternoon with your […]

When Groundwork Is the Homework

A diverse group of people gardening in a greenhouse. Some are kneeling, tending to plants with tools and watering can, while one person is holding a garden hose.

Farm-To-School Programs Connect Kids With Food By Vicki Spencer, Master Gardener Over the past two decades, farm-to-school programs have exploded across the country. Originally, they were intended to support community-based farmers while introducing students to the importance of nutrition. Students from preschools to high schools were enthusiastic about the experiences, and their physical and mental […]