Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.

Memorial services for Turah (Trudy) Rose Coates of Wiley, Colorado, will be held October 19, 2020.

Conditions Report - Metro Denver Area

Aurora Reservoir

Four Alamosa, Colorado, couples offer support for Cleave Simpson for Colorado Senate District 35.

September 2020 crop production highlights for Colorado and the United States from the USDA.

A perfect fall season turned in by the University of Wyoming women’s rodeo team solidified the Cowgirls as the team to beat when the spring schedule rolls around next March.

The Cowgirls went 4 for 4 in the fall season with a second straight dominating performance to end competition in the Central Rocky Mountain Region (CRMR) last weekend. Meanwhile, the men’s team, despite finishing second, widened its overall regional lead after the completion of the fall schedule at Lamar Community College’s (LCC) home rodeo.

National Sorghum Producers Chairman Kody Carson appointed two new members to the NSP Legislative Committee, and newly elected board Vice Chairman Craig Meeker of Wellington, Kansas, will assume the role as committee chairman. New committee members include Shelby Britten of Haswell, Colorado, and Matt Braun of Hobart, Oklahoma.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis' administration has announced a new round of appointments to state boards and commissions.

As drought conditions in western Colorado continue to degrade, 60 percent of the state is now in extreme or exceptional drought – the two worst categories – according to the latest report from the National Drought Mitigation Center. Much of the state experienced above average temperatures and little to no precipitation during the week. 

Exercise should ideally be a part of everyone’s lifestyle, regardless of age. This is because being active on a regular basis promotes both your physical and mental wellbeing. For older adults, riding a bike is an accessible and efficacious way to stay fit. Luckily for you, Colorado presents just the kind of beautiful environment that can support this. Read about the benefits of cycling for seniors and consider starting this activity today.