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Poinsettias can be saved, if you put the work in

As you are reading this, Beth may be taking down the Christmas tree. She is no Scrooge, by any means. Our house has been full of lights and fir boughs, and our mantle is scattere...

DATE: Jan 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sheriff Update

4-H launches new year with many opportunities ahead

October is exciting as it kicks off our new 4-H year! We are working hard on planning new virtual and in-person events for our 4-H members and community members. In November, we ...

DATE: Oct 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Sheriff Update

Much has changed, but safe produce washing has not

I don’t imagine this place of social isolation, accompanied by major life disruptions is exactly what we envisioned spring would bring. But alas, here we are. Rather than packing...

DATE: Apr 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Sheriff Update

How to prevent the stomach flu: A recipe for success

The emergence of flip-flops, wind and milk chocolate-colored rivers are sure signs of spring in Southwest Colorado. With Memorial Day weekend on the horizon, we’ll soon break fre...

DATE: May 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Sheriff Update

Prebiotics, probiotics in natural foods can benefit your gut health

Many of us spend time carefully perusing grocery shelves looking for healthier foods, particularly items advertising prebiotics and probiotics. New research is showing how import...

DATE: Oct 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Sheriff Update

Nutrient-dense asparagus can be prepared in many ways

Oh yes, spring is my favorite season. Calves, lambs, fawns appearing across the fields and, best of all, the asparagus! It starts appearing mid-April and ends in June. As one of the few pere...

DATE: May 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Sheriff Update

Green chile season is here, but they aren’t the hottest peppers

There are times during the year when your senses get the best of you: the sight of the first snow, the sound of coyotes while camping or the taste of fruit picked right from the tree. ...

DATE: Sep 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Sheriff Update

Long journey has been hard on community

"We have a long journey ahead of us." Elaine Hatfield Hall said this at a press conference Tuesday, and it reminded me of the first vigil for her missing son Dylan Redwine, which ...

DATE: Jul 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Time for some crazy calls to your local paper

I'm not sure if it's the heat, summertime blues, or some confluence of the stars, but the funny phone call quotient here at the Pine River Times seems to have spiked recently. My ...

DATE: Jul 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Don’t let undercooked dinner spoil your holiday

This is the time of year for those special times and, of course, food with family and friends, parties and banquets, leftovers and, of course, wonderful food gifts. Holiday time i...

DATE: Dec 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Living

From the CSU Extension How to make your produce last longer

Are you tired of throwing out a quarter of the produce purchased/grown because it goes bad before we can consume it? This does not have to be the case if your store it effectively...

DATE: Jul 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Living

Randy, thank you for making the county fair our prize event

Each summer, the La Plata County 4-H program celebrates the traditions and pride of our community at the annual county fair. 4-H members bring in animals, food, heritage arts pro...

DATE: Feb 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Sheriff Update