Diane Prather

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Diane Prather: ‘Skippyjon Jones’ a must read
May 10, 2008
If you haven’t read the “Skippyjon Jones” books with your children, you’re missing out on a lot of fun for both you and your kids.
Beetle blues across state
May 10, 2008
Results of the 2007 annual forest health aerial survey, completed by the Colorado State Forest Service and U.S. Forest Service, reveal that the bark beetle affected about half a million new Colorado forest acres in 2007.
Diane Prather: A taste of Texas
Cream of Cilantro Soup with Black Bean Salsa a filling and delicious meal
May 9, 2008
This week’s recipe is courtesy of Bud Nelson, of Craig. “Cream of Cilantro Soup with Black Bean Salsa” came from Bud’s daughter-in-law, Terri, who lives in Texas.
A growing epidemic
Pine beetle infestations killing trees in Craig, insects also found as far north as Wyoming and east as Kansas
May 3, 2008
In Craig, pine trees are dying from beetles. That’s what Bill Ekstrom, Colorado State University Ext­ension agent for Northwest Colorado, wants Craig residents to know.
Diane Prather: Even green beans taste better with bacon
May 2, 2008
This has been an even busier week than usual since the Cowbelles have been getting ready for Ag-Day. It has meant fixing quick meals, so I haven’t been doing a lot of cooking.
Diane Prather: Content, photos make ‘Great Ranches’ a great read
April 30, 2008
“Great Ranches of the West” is Jim Keen’s newest book, and he’ll be at Downtown Books on Saturday for a book signing. Keen is an award-winning photographer and filmmaker.
Community Agriculture Alliance: One group, many projects
April 26, 2008
In 1999, a group of Routt County residents thought agriculture was being threatened, and they decided to do something about it.
Diane Prather: Favorite old-time recipes
April 25, 2008
Some time ago I copied these recipes down from a Cowbelle cookbook.
Diane Prather: Prom trilogy perfect for this time of year
April 24, 2008
It’s prom time at high schools everywhere, and that’s the setting for a brand new trilogy of books written for the young adult reader.
A whole lot of bull
Northwestern Colorado Bull Sale today in Routt County
April 19, 2008
Save the day to save your dollars — it’s the sixth annual Northwestern Colorado Bull Sale, going on today at the Routt County Fairgrounds in Hayden.

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