BACKPACKING 101 Backpacking is one of the most exciting outdoor activities you can do. It’s like you go back in time. You may be a mountain man back in the wilderness on your own or …

We all watched as the flag came by. It was the first thing in the parade, of course. Great big one, carried by two of the kids from the ROTC at the high school. The bands followed, along with the …

By Marjorie ‘Slim’ Woodruff When I visited Bryce Canyon National Park recently, the shared paths were crowded with electric motorcycles. They say they are e-bikes: If they can rip …

FIREWORKS MEMORIES July 4th, 1930. Daddy drove our family to Flagler for the big celebration. It was complete with a small plane "fly over" north of the town limits. Out popped what looked like …

Notice: There is a 24-hour reservation policy at the meal sites and senior centers. To make a reservation please call the Hugo Kitchen at 719-743-2272, Hub City Senior Center at 719-775-2721, Phyllis …

By Bailey Scheler, Cheyenne County 4-H Council Reporter Cheyenne Wells, Colo. ~ Come join us for a night of fun at the Celebrity Pig Show, during the Cheyenne County Fair! The 9th annual …

Howdy Friends, We are already into July 2025 and we begin whittling on the second half of the 2025 year.  We have been getting some rains around Southeastern Colorado and the country …

The Heat is On! 104 degrees over the weekend and it made for some hot days for the T-Ball and Coach Pitch Tournaments held in Flagler.   Since I am a grandmother and I get to enjoy watching my …

60 Years Ago~July 1, 1965 Deer Trail, so far as the main street is concerned, resembles a deserted village. Practically all of the buildings fronting the highways have been closed by the …

Last week was our monthly board meeting for our non-profit economic development organization. It always is an enjoyable time for me, as it serves as a unique gathering of different businesses, …

60 Years Ago~June 24, 1965 Water began flowing in the Big Sandy Creek last Friday as a result of flooding and heavy rains throughout the state.   Big Sandy Creek has its origin north of …

     After much clinical research I discovered the cause of sunburns!!! Sometimes if you listen to your elders, you can save yourself some headaches. I’d suggest today …

Lambing is still going strong at Tigerlilli Pastoral,   and I would say we are halfway through.   Even though this year has been one of the driest on record, many ewes are having twins. …

By T. A. Barron The radical notion of selling off public lands is back. And this time it seems that only the Congress can stop the giveaway of America’s heritage to private …

By Melinda Myers The recent heat wave that swept across much of the country is a good reminder to take extra care of our plants and ourselves as temperatures climb. Extreme temperatures can take …

Colorado State University Extension Golden Plains Area Contact: RF Meyer Title: Golden Plains Area Agronomist ph: 7193465571 e-mail: rf.meyer@colostate.edu   …

JULY events: 8 - Alliance meeting 9 – Willing Workers Blood drive in Limon – contact Shirley 14– Friendship Circle 17 – Food pantry 24 – …

Most folks like pets.   The last one we had was a four pound part Chihuahua and who knows what?  He was a good dog except for one thing.   He did not like to travel in an RV. …

Dud was down at The Lunker Hole on Lewis Creek before it even turned yellow in the east. He had some thinking to do, and, as everyone knows, there’s no better way to think than fly fishing. …

Easy Apple Crisp with Apple Pie Filling   Ingredients: 1 (21 oz) can apple pie filling 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup brown sugar …