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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,

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

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.

These luxury spas in Colorado feature locally-inspired treatments, signature therapies, and so much more. Indulge yourself at one of these artesian spas today.

How can you make your life easier and be trendy? Automate your home with just a few affordable items and no tools!

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 4, at 2:00 a.m. That means we will turn our clocks back one hour - and gain an hour of sleep! The semi-annual time change is also a great opportunity for valuable preparedness steps focused on checking your emergency preparedness supplies or stocks.

Change Your Clock, Check Your Stocks

As you prepare to change your clock, it's time to check the stock in your emergency preparedness kit for items that may be missing or expired. If you don't have a preparedness kit, you can create one that includes:

The Bent's Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association will meet Saturday, November 10, at the J. W. Rawlings Heritage Center and Museum located at 560 Bent Avenue in Las Animas. The general meeting will start at 11:00 a.m., followed by a catered lunch (cost $10).

At 1:00 p.m. Dr. Alexa Roberts, Superintendent, and Rick Wallner, Chief of Interpretation, at Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site will be the guest speakers.