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Keeping Colorado Corn Sweet

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At the annual Olathe Sweet Corn Festival each August in western Colorado, the fast-moving line for free ears of tender, roasted sweet corn continues for hours. “I cannot wait right now,” said an enthusiastic Ruth Goodhart, looking forward to a warm ear of sweet corn handed out by a crew of volunteers. “We’ve lived all […]

Peach Muffins

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Makes 18 INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a muffin tin with paper baking cups. In a small bowl, stir together the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, oil, and egg. Make sure the sugar doesn’t stay in clumps. In a separate small bowl, […]

Just Around The Corner

Two men walk outdoors in a grassy field, each holding the leash of a Labrador retriever. One man wears an orange vest, and the other holds a rope and carries equipment.

Preparing for Hunting Season It may be August to you, but it’s “getting ready month” for thousands of hunters in Colorado. Early upland game and waterfowl seasons are scheduled to open in a few weeks, and some big game seasons open in a matter of days. My neighbor has been whizzing arrows at a life-size […]

Cool Savings

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Refrigerator and freezer efficiency tips Q: How can I improve the efficiency of my refrigerator and freezer? A: When exploring ways to be more efficient with refrigerators and freezers, we often find ourselves stuck between two choices: convenience and conserving energy. While you can upgrade to newer equipment, maintenance and habits can also add up […]

Small-Town Bliss

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Visit Colorado’s quiet gem Special Event: Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials Don’t miss this five-day sheep herding event September 3–7. This event tests sheepdogs’ abilities to manage sheep in a calm way. Leave your own dogs at home for this event. For more information, visit meekersheepdog.com Step Back in Time The White River Museum is housed […]

Planning Your Digital Afterlife

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Jill Concannon’s father was intelligent, funny, and quite clever, she later found out. She thought he had planned well for the inevitable — he had a will and a binder with passwords. When he died unexpectedly of a heart attack, she learned through tears and frustration that he wasn’t as organized as she thought. “We […]

Our Energy Transition

I am honored to be the new Chief Executive Officer at Sangre de Cristo Electric Association. I have worked for electric cooperatives for more than 29 years in various roles, both at the power supply level and the distribution cooperative level. I am joining SDCEA at an important time in the utility industry. The saying […]

Net Metering

What is it and how does it work? Residential solar power systems are becoming more attainable, and more homeowners are exploring solar panels as an additional source for powering their homes. The amount of electricity produced by solar panels depends on several factors, including your location’s sunlight exposure and the number of panels installed. In […]

2,000 Members Help Grand Valley Power Save Big

Grand Valley Power is a cooperative. Member owned. When we save, you save. We’re dedicated to doing the right thing, and delivering value to all we serve, even in tough economic conditions. Last year, power costs climbed higher than anyone expected. At the same time, Grand Valley Power sold fewer kilowatt hours — which meant […]

Mutual Aid

The Cooperative Way Your local electric cooperative, Y-W Electric Association, works hard to reduce the likelihood of power outages by trimming trees, managing vegetation, and maintaining and repairing equipment. But when severe weather strikes, power outages can disrupt daily life in an instant. That’s when a powerful network of cooperation known as mutual aid springs […]