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Devil’s Head Hiking

A wooden lookout station perched on a rocky cliff overlooks a vast forest and mountain range under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.

Devil’s Head is one of the more recognizable peaks on the Front Range, being the most prominent feature on the horizon between Mount Blue Sky to the north and Pikes Peak to the south. The rocky outcrop stands high above the foothills of the Rampart Range, belying its modest elevation of 9,748 feet. I first […]

Feeding Your Garden with Kitchen Scraps

Hands holding rich compost above a pile of food scraps including peels, eggshells, and vegetable matter in soil.

Did you know the Environmental Protection Agency estimates consumers in the United States generate over 4 pounds of trash per day on average? That’s nearly 1,500 pounds each year. Even more stunning is how much of that waste is food. Nearly one third of our food — ranging from leftovers to spoiled produce — is […]

Quickly Pickled Pink

Three jars filled with sliced pickled red onions, garlic cloves, and peppercorns. A wooden spoon is in one jar. A halved onion and scattered peppercorns are on the table.

It’s harvest time in your backyard garden! You might be wondering what to do with all your wonderful produce. Gifting a few zucchinis to your neighbors is always an option. And you can’t go wrong with canning tomatoes to use in your favorite pasta sauce recipe mid-December. But have you considered pickling? According to Colorado […]

Federal Tax credits, Incentives, and Rebates for Efficiency Upgrades

An attic with wooden beams and walls lined with pink fiberglass insulation, next to a closed white door.

Q: How do I use federal tax credits and rebates to upgrade my home? A: Tax credits and rebates can help bridge the affordability gap to higher-efficiency equipment for your home, allowing you to complete energy efficiency upgrades that can lower your energy use and save you money in years to come. First, knowing the […]

Navigating Supply Chain Challenges

A white utility truck with an extended crane arm is parked on gravel, surrounded by electrical equipment under a partly cloudy sky.

We’ve all had firsthand experiences with supply chain issues in recent years. So much so that the supply chain has become a convenient scapegoat anytime a business falls short of our expectations. But when it comes to your local electric cooperative, supply chain challenges are very real and often troubling. Parts and components electric co-ops […]

Stories of Dogs in Service

Person sitting on a bench next to a large dog in a mountainous outdoor area.

Many four-legged friends are more than just part of the family. Some also provide critical service, help, and healing to their people on a daily basis. Earlier this year, CCL asked readers to share stories about their service dogs. We received countless responses about intelligent dogs that are highly trained to perform tasks. September is […]