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What is being done to address food insecurity in Southwest Colorado?
‘We’re building an ecosystem,’ food equity leader says
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Food insecurity impacts La Plata County’s residents in range of ways
‘This really is an issue affecting many of our friends and neighbors,’ food equity leader says
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Colorado hasn’t seen elevated cases of cyclosporiasis despite outbreaks elsewhere
‘Explosive diarrhea parasite’ from produce largely impacting New York, Michigan
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Could this be the final summer for the Winery at Holy Cross Abbey in Cañon City?
Owner plans to retire, currently looking for a buyer
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Montezuma County bison rancher to provide meat to Cortez food pantries
Nonprofit will purchase herd to donate meat to food assistance programs
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Fenceline Cider announces change of ownership, charting new growth in Mancos
New proprietors say they will maintain cidery’s identity
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Food pantries in Southwest Colorado to receive farm fresh produce
Mancos operation will contribute carrots, potatoes, onions, lettuce, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes and more
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From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see U.S. consumers rethink their spending
A customer prepares to pump diesel fuel at a Madison, Miss., Sam's Club on May 24, 2022. (Rogelio V. Solis/Associated Press file) NEW YORK – U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending…
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Long-standing Cortez restaurant Once Upon A Sandwich sold
On Main Street, some things change and others remain the same
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U.S. grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren’t the only reason
A person looks at the fresh fish at a grocery store Monday in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/Associated Press) Americans paid more for their groceries last month, but high gasoline…
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The Wilds Tavern opens at former Switchback Taco site
Owners announced plans to convert taco shop into new concept in late March
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Hardware showroom and coffee shop hybrid opens in Durango
‘This is a culmination of bringing aspects of two things that I've done that have been important to me in my life together,’ owner says
Federal judge blocks Trump threats to remove Coloradans from SNAP
Preliminary injunction blocks order that would have required Colorado to conduct in-person interviews for 100,000 households receiving food stamps
Southwest Colorado yaks offer healthy, eco-friendly beef alternative
Animals that evolved on the Tibetan Steppe becoming more popular across America
Sunnyside plant one piece of food security system in La Plata County
‘Americans have become very separated from where their food is produced,’ owner Jerry Zink says
Cortez Community Christmas Dinner serves about 400 meals on Christmas Day
Community-led event perseveres despite challenges
Aramark Team at Mesa Verde National Park boosts local food bank with garden expansion
The project is expected to triple their food capacity
Five mistakes that are sabotaging your weight loss
Are you putting in the work but not seeing the results you expected? You are not alone. Many people make these five common “wellness” mistakes without realizing they are slowing…
Heroes get free coffee as Loops Coffee House honors first responders monthly
Loops Coffee House & Bistro provides free coffee to first responders and law enforcement on the 15th of every month. (Bailey Duran/Special to The Journal) Marc Loops said he wants…
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ screening in Mancos pairs classic film with holiday food drive
Food donations will benefit Mancos Food Share and support local residents during the holidays.