Help some of our state’s threatened and endangered wildlife by volunteering a contribution to the Non-game Conservation and Wildlife Restoration Cash Fund on your 2017 Colorado state tax return through the voluntary income tax checkoff. Donations made on Line 1 of Colorado tax form 104CH support wildlife rehabilitation and conservation throughout the state.
Using low-fat milk instead of cream lowers the saturated fat content in this hearty dish.
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 Tbsp celery, finely diced
2 Tbsp onion, finely diced
2 Tbsp green pepper, finely diced
1 package (10 oz) frozen whole kernel corn
1 cup raw potatoes, peeled, diced, and 1/2-inch
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup water
1/4 tsp salt
black pepper to taste
1/4 tsp paprika
2 Tbsp flour
2 cups milk, fat-free or low-fat (1%)
For the third time since December 31, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has ordered flags lowered to honor a law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty.
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that the chemicals we use to unclog backed-up drains are harmful to our health and the environment. Can you suggest safer alternative products or methods?
An El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy was shot and killed in the line of duty Monday – the third Colorado law enforcement officer to die in the line of duty over the past five week.
From a distance, it can be hard to assess the quality of your family member’s caregivers. Ideally, if there is a primary caregiver on the scene, he or she can keep tabs on how things are going.
Perhaps you have already identified friends or neighbors who can stop in unannounced to be your eyes and ears. Sometimes, a geriatric care manager can help.
Colorado farm producers have just days left to include their information in the 2018 edition of the Colorado Farm Fresh Directory. The directory, which is published by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, promotes farmers’ markets and stands, agritourism activities on farms and ranches, and others ag businesses that sell directly to the public.
The department produces over 100,000 copies of the directory, which is also available as an app for mobile devices and online at www.ColoradoAgriculture.com.
Galatians 6:9-10 “So let us not become tired of doing good, if we do not give up, the time will come when we will reap the harvest. So then, as often as we can we should do good to everyone.”
As the County Line Rivals wrap up their regular season at the Crowley County Tournament this last weekend, they seem to have turned the corner and are ready for Regional action in Sanford this coming Friday and Saturday. County Line scored a total of 144 points giving them the tournament championship plaque and was 40 points over the 2nd place team, Crowley County Chargers. They were clicking and came away with 3 tournament champions, 2 – 2nd place, 1 – 3rd place, 2 – 4th place, 1 – 5th place, and 2 – 6th place.&n
Though north central Colorado is seeing some snow Sunday, the plains can expect colder temperatures and minimal precipitation.