Firewood permits available for purchase
The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service announce that "personal use" firewood permits are available for purchase. Permits can be purchased for $10 per cord, with a two-cord minimum requirement.
Family farm camp offered near Paonia
Zephyros Farm and Garden near Paonia is offering a week of farm immersion this summer.The program is a great way to experience and learn about true farm life.
Ag department clarifies status of industrial hemp
Colorado Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture Ron Carleton issued a statement concerning industrial hemp and the process for cultivating it in compliance with Amendment 64 and legislation recently enacted by the Colorado General Assembly.
"Since passage of Amendment 64, the Department has received numerous inquiries from individuals who are interested in cultivating industrial hemp as a crop.
Feeding wildlife is harmful, can be costly
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are reminding the public about the negative consequences of feeding wildlife. The agency cautions that in addition to being harmful for the health of wild animals, it is illegal to feed deer, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, pronghorn, bears and elk in Colorado.
Death camas can be found in North Fork
Photo submitted Death camasThis weed is common in the Paonia, Hotchkiss, and Crawford areas. It blooms in May and June.
