60 Years Ago~July 22, 1965 Don Ensign, Bob Wardell and Stan Malone, three members of the local Junior Chamber of Commerce, finished putting a cable around the fence at the east town park.   …

By Kayci Huelskamp Nothing beats the feeling of biting into a fresh peach, the taste and freshness screams summer. In Palisade, the warm days and cool nights make for the perfect peach. …

       ELITE BACKPACKING COOKING The other day I wrote an article on cooking while backpacking. Right after writing it I was at the July 4th Fireman’s Breakfast in …

Easy Banana Bread Courtesy of thepracticalkitchen.com So I tried something I've never done before...dumped everything into the mixer at the same time and turned it on.   I've …

HUGO, CO - Mike Bowen, with The Lost Sand Creek, will be presenting at the Hugo Community Center, located at 514 2nd Ave., on Saturday, August 16 at 1 p.m. on the discovery of the Lost Sand Creek …

By Melinda Myers Every gardener has personal reasons for gardening whether it be the hope that their garden brings joy, productivity, beauty, or peace throughout the growing season. Embrace what …

This was one of the fastest wheat harvests that we have ever had in our area!   A few farmers are finishing up, but things have certainly slowed down. Some afternoons were a bit like get ready …

Things are looking up with a little rain and lots of sunshine, which is great for growing grass.  Lambing has almost finished in all the mobs except the maiden ewes.   We leave the …

When the word got out about the new creation down at Delbert Chin’s Gates of Heaven Chinese restaurant, the boys naturally had to go try it out. Not that the members of the Mule Barn truck …

July 18 Gymkhana (including make up events from July 11)   Photos by Jeannie Foster

60 Years Ago~.June 15, 1965 An open house of the new addition to the Lincoln Community Hospital has been set for Sunday afternoon from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.   The addition brings the capacity of …

I believe it is high-time for an update to our efforts for housing development.  One of the toughest items facing economic and community development is adding housing stock.   Why so …

60 Years Ago~July 22, 1965 Three young bandits, armed with handguns held up an attendant at the Phillips 66 Station in Kit Carson and got away with $120.   On Wednesday afternoon, a report …

JULY   events: 17 – Food pantry 24 – Senior food boxes AUGUST events: 11– Friendship Circle 12 - Alliance meeting 14 – Willing Workers …

Blueberry Delight (No-Bake Dessert) Ingredients: For the Crust: 1 ½ cups of crushed gram crackers ½ cup melted butter 2 tablespoons sugar For the Cream …

       HOW THE HECK DO I SHARPEN A SERRATED EDGED KNIFE? I’ve conducted a million Knife Sharpening seminars, write a weekly knife Product Review for …

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 As part of Colorado’s 150th anniversary celebration in 2026, and the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, the Colorado Department of …

Oh, yeah?   Here's an exception. Shirley and I are "regulars" at Lupe's Mexican Restaurant in Oracle Junction, Arizona.   Their food is some of the very best, anywhere. This …

I can always tell when wheat harvest starts in Arriba, because I live right on the truck route and trucks started driving by constantly on Monday! Wheat harvest in Eastern Colorado pretty much takes …

B y Tinsley Malcom The Walks Camp 4-H Club met for their final meeting on July 6th at the Walks Camp Grounds. There were 21 members, 12 parents, and 2 leaders present. Elisha Thompson …