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Adult volunteers needed for 4-H program
By Jim Smith SUN Columnist Help local youth by volunteering with Archuleta County 4-H. Typical volunteers donate two hours of their time a month, beginning in January and work through…
Still time to enroll in Colorado Master Gardener Program
By Jim Smith SUN Columnist If you have a love of gardening and would enjoy sharing your passion with others, perhaps you should begin thinking about becoming a Colorado Master…
Noxious weeds project in southwest Colorado
By Jim Smith SUN Columnist Jim Smith will serve as interim director for CSU Extension in Archuleta County, until a permanent county Extension director is hired. Smith received a B.S.…
Learning through play — a child’s job
By Terry Schaaf SUN Columnist Play is fun for children. Play is the way children learn. Through play, children learn about themselves, their environment, people and the world around them.…
Understanding the food label
The food label provides: • Nutrition labeling for most foods. • Standardized serving sizes. • Information on saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber and other nutrients of major concern.…
Let’s talk turkey, for a safe, delicious Thanksgiving meal
By Liz Haynes SUN Columnist Editor’s note: We at The SUN were saddened to hear the news that our Viewpoints columnist, Extension Agent Liz Haynes, passed away last Friday. We…
Keep plants, trees healthy with fall and winter watering
By Liz Haynes SUN Columnist Quick facts: • Water trees, shrubs, lawns and perennials during prolonged dry fall and winter periods to prevent root damage that affects the health of…
Archuleta County Extension and 4-H invites public to open house
Colorado State University Extension of Archuleta County will host an open house for the residents of Archuleta County. Come see what new and exciting opportunities await you at the local…
Learn to grow with the Colorado Master Gardener Program
Gardening is a popular hobby and leisure activity that provides outdoor physical activity, contact with nature and sharing with others. For many gardeners, digging in the soil, pulling weeds and…
Food preparation and canning at high altitudes
At altitudes above 3,000 feet, preparation of food may require changes in time, temperature or recipe. The reason for these changes is the lower atmospheric pressure due to a thinner…
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