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Conservation can be delicious

The value of the pattern shift is significant only if the high and low pressure systems works in our favor,…

May 1, 2026

Southwest Life

The more things change…

We all know the adage “The more things change the more things stay the same,” right? Well, it rings true…

April 3, 2026

Southwest Life

Support Local Youth at the La Plata County 4-H Community Garage Sale

Spring has arrived, and for many of us that means it’s time to clean out closets, garages and storage spaces.…

March 21, 2026

Southwest Life

Who’s ready to garden?

OK, a quick show of hands: How many of you are ready to get out there into the yard or…

February 27, 2026

From the Extension Office

Women in agriculture: A climate of resilience

I know a lot of our farmers, ranchers and gardeners are men, but right now I want to put a…

January 30, 2026

Southwest Life

Gratitude in action: The heart of 4-H

In 4-H, we spend a lot of time teaching young people important life skills like leadership, responsibility, resilience and service.…

January 25, 2026

Southwest Life

Getting the best out of your Christmas cactus

A Christmas cactus (Four Seasons Greenhouse and Nursery)Four Seasons Greenhouse and Nursery – Heather Houk Whether you call it a…

January 2, 2026

From the Extension Office

What team are you on?

When I say cranberry sauce, many of you can hear the distinctive slurp sound it makes sliding out of the…

December 6, 2025

From the Extension Office

What the four ‘H’s really mean in 4-H

Before each 4-H meeting and event, we recite the 4-H Pledge. Our pledge not only tells us what each “H”…

November 23, 2025

Southwest Life

I’ve got a Corny one for ya!

According to the Colorado Climate Center, this October’s precipitation event produced over 500% our normal rain for a typical October,…

November 2, 2025

From the Extension Office

October marks a new beginning for 4-H in La Plata County

To learn more, visit laplatacounty4h.org or call us at the La Plata County Extension Office. (Please note that due to…

October 26, 2025

From the Extension Office

Honoring our top 4-H graduates

The month of May means we get to celebrate our graduating high school seniors and award the La Plata County…

May 17, 2023

From the Extension Office

New plants for the season

We all have our favorite things, right? Now that I just recently turned 51 (please send belated birthday presents to…

May 17, 2023

From the Extension Office

Soil moisture may stay cold

I had the pleasure of being born and raised here in Durango – back when the family could fulfill all…

May 15, 2023

From the Extension Office

Local 4-H stays busy in March

March is a very busy month for La Plata County 4-H. Besides our regularly schedule hunter safety and education training…

March 15, 2023

From the Extension Office

Take home baking to the next level, be a Cottage Foods producer

Some people just have a penchant and talent for baking. Their skillful blending of art and food chemistry results in…

December 8, 2022

Local News

CSU Extension adds newsletter, social media

year brings additional outreach, programming

January 26, 2019