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Pursuing Equilibrium

A person in camouflage gear sits among decoy birds in a field at sunset, watching birds fly overhead.

The Light Goose Conservation Order, now in its 26th year, draws to a season close in Colorado (east of I-25) April 30. In 1940, there were fewer than 1 million snow geese on the continent, but due to changes in the agricultural landscape in the Central Flyway, their numbers began to soar astronomically, and today, […]

Egg-cellent Delights

Mini quiches topped with balsamic glaze and basil, served on a white plate with a side of cherry tomatoes in a blue dish.

Eggs are a true kitchen hero. They’re delicious, portable (when hard- boiled!), versatile, and in just about everything we eat. Eggs add volume and lift to a decadent chocolate cake. They’re the star of your savory quiche Lorraine. They’re an emulsifier and provide structure and support to your favorite recipes. For their size, whole eggs […]

Celebrate Earth Day and Take Steps to Conserve

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Earth Day is April 22, a time when we celebrate this beautiful planet we are lucky to call home. During this day of appreciation, I encourage you to take action at home by making changes to conserve energy. If we all contribute, even small adjustments and changes to how much energy we use can have […]

A WORK OF ART – Poets Bring Words to Life

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On a brisk winter’s day, Grand Junction’s Main Street bustles with pedestrians touring the city’s public outdoor sculpture exhibit, a.k.a., “Art on the Corner.” Tourgoers huddle around a large sprawling sculpture titled Aurora, where Fruita poet Danny Rosen reads a poem he penned about the piece. It’s part of “Poetry on the Corner”— a program […]

Double Duty – Companion Plants Perform Multiple Functions

Orange marigolds and a green tomato in a garden setting with green foliage in the background.

What gardener doesn’t envision flower beds bursting with an explosion of color or harvests so bountiful they’ll feed the entire neighborhood? Focusing on our garden’s potential is a powerful motivator. It’s more inspiring than dwelling on the possibility of leaves being ravaged by insects, plant stems cut to the ground overnight, flower buds withering before […]

Fast Facts About Lineworkers

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You probably don’t think about them until your power goes out, but electric lineworkers protect our homes and communities 24/7. Like other first responders who keep us safe, lineworkers endure all kinds of weather and challenging conditions. On April 18, we celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day to honor the people who power life. Here are some […]