The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and statewide law agencies collaborated to halt impaired drivers over Halloween weekend, the latest high-visibility enforcement effort as part of CDOT’s The Heat Is On campaign. From October 26 through November 1, officers arrested 349 drivers, a decrease from the 375 citations last year.   

Dear Dietitian,

I enjoyed your recent article on trans fats. You mentioned that we should choose monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats -- what’s the difference?

--John

Dear John,

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

• NOVEMBER 12– USDA SERVICE CENTER CLOSEDin observance of VETERAN’S DAY – Thank you to all Veteran’s for your service. 
• NOVEMBER 13- FARM LOAN Personnel in Eads Service Center County Committee Meeting – TBA
• NOVEMBER 15- ACREAGE REPORTING DEADLINE – 2019 planted wheat, alfalfa and triticale
• DECEMBER 1- NAP COVERAGE DEADLINE- NATIVE GRASS 
• DECEM

The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s, State Veterinarian’s Office, has been notified that a third Colorado horse has tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). The investigation is ongoing but appears to be unrelated to the prior two cases of EIA in Colorado this year. After initial test results were received, confirmatory testing was completed at the National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa, November 2, 2018.

Tasting craft spirits are an excellent way to enjoy the fruits of Colorado. Find distilleries that produce fresh Colorado vodka, brandy, and more here.

Makes:   4 Servings 

Cook time: 15 minutes

Liven up your lunch-time sandwich with a refreshing mix of tuna, apples, raisins, and walnuts.

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has declared November “Hire A Veteran First” Month.  With Veterans Day on November 11 (observed November 12), November is a time to focus on connecting veterans with employers and with the training and resources that can lead to a good paying job.

Significant snowfall and adverse conditions drive decision to close

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) crews will keep the Aspen and Twin Lakes winter gates closed for the season.  Crews have recorded over a foot of snow that fell along the pass from the storm last weekend. Crews also met with Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) forecasters to discuss concerns with Avalanche mitigation. Typically, Independence Pass is closed by November 7.

Fall harvest and fieldwork made gains over the previous week where conditions allowed, but received moisture continued to hamper progress in areas.