Crop production highlights from 2021 for the United States from the USDA.

Crop production highlights from 2021 for Colorado from the USDA.

Two years into the pandemic, most of us are fed up. COVID case rates are higher than they’ve ever been and hospitalisation rates are once again rising rapidly in many countries.

Some of New Mexico’s airports are about to see a financial boost from the $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure bill that President Joe Biden signed in November.

The Utah public school system is temporarily scrapping its “test to stay” COVID-19 protocol and giving schools an option to switch to remote learning for four days.

Montanans and visitors driving electric vehicles will start finding more places to charge up across the state as gas station operators and power companies install fast-charging stations with help from state grants.

A grand jury will hear evidence concerning election equipment tampering and misconduct allegations against Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Tina Peters.

Quick to make but rich and delicious flavors of carrots, onion, and celery flavor in this slow cooker lentil soup. Add your favorite spices if you want to add a little kick.

Birthdays

January 17

• Zoe Engstrom
• Jordyn Weeks

January 18

• Rick Harris
• Shelby Bennett
• Elizabet Buller
• Austen Gonzales
• Jessica Lane
• Nancy Walker

January 19

• Troy McCormick
• Stacy Uhland
• Renn Bayer
• Lacy Law

January 20

• Ryan Trosper
• Brantley Andrew McCracken
• Clara Harland
• Emily Nelson
• Lauretta Brown
• Whitley Crow

January 21

• Briana Kent
• Bryce Kraft
• Caleb

From sweet treats to holiday indulgences, candy plays a big role in American culture, with consumption surging around Valentine’s Day, Halloween, Easter and Christmas.