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Archuleta County Fair needs donations and volunteers

By Lisa Jensen Special to The PREVIEW The Archuleta County Fair is gearing up to be “Fun for the Whole Herd!” This year’s fair runs from July 31 to Aug.…

July 17, 2014No CommentRead More

Enjoy your garden even if deer are present

PREVIEW Columnist Although browsing deer are enjoyable to watch, they can cause damage by feeding on desirable plants and rubbing antlers against trees. Damage is most commonly noticed in spring…

July 10, 2014No CommentRead More

Enjoy the Fourth of July, but leave fireworks to the professionals

SUN Columnist Everyone loves a good fireworks display over the Fourth of July. Whether it is the sparkle of the bright lights or the thunderous boom of the explosion, there…

July 3, 2014No CommentRead More

Enjoy your summer, control biting insects

SUN Columnist It’s the time of year for all sorts of outdoor activities, but it’s also the time when biting insects can be a nuisance for both humans and livestock.…

June 26, 2014No CommentRead More

Managing weeds requires knowledge and persistence

By Dana Hayward PREVIEW Columnist Any plant can be classified as a weed if it is unwanted, out of place, unattractive, poses a health or safety hazard, hosts pests such…

June 19, 2014No CommentRead More

Weather conditions bring on tree problems

PREVIEW Columnist Spring rains, winds and warmer temperatures can cause some symptoms on trees that often get landowners’ attention. Some of them do not cause any significant damage to the…

June 12, 2014No CommentRead More

Census shows change in agricultural production

SUN Columnist Last month the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s national Agricultural Statistics Service released the final 2012 Census of Agriculture results, sharing a wide range of information about what agricultural…

June 5, 2014No CommentRead More

Deter woodpeckers: Tips to protect property

If you have been awakened in the early morning by a loud drumming sound coming from right outside your window, you could be experiencing the mating behavior of the northern…

May 30, 2014No CommentRead More

Memorial Day kicks off barbecue season

SUN Columnist Memorial Day, an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May, honors men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. We remember those we…

May 22, 2014No CommentRead More

Prepare plants for the great outdoors

By Dana Hayward SUN Columnist Gardening in Pagosa Springs, at elevations above 7,000 feet, can be a challenging endeavor. Due to dry winds, low humidity, extreme temperature fluctuations, varied microclimates…

May 15, 2014No CommentRead More