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Here's how to grow your own food with less water, even in a drought
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (899+ words) With most of Colorado in drought, Grady and her husband Terrance began discussing how they could conserve more water in their backyard vegetable garden. "We feel personally responsible, even though it's not a problem we created," said Grady, who has…...
CMHS senior receives Presidential Scholarship to cover four years of tuition
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (186+ words) | News, Sports, Jobs - The Express'lockhaven. com CMHS senior receives Presidential Scholarship to cover four years of tuition Olivia Schreckengast, a senior at Central Mountain High School, has earned a prestigious Presidential Scholarship, a rare honor covering four years of full…...
Eight states, three time zones and a ton of history: Take a trip down Route 66 as it turns 100
3+ week, 1+ day ago (1430+ words) ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. " If you've ever planned to motor west and take the highway that's the best, this might be the time: Route 66 turns 100 this year. The Mother Road, as author John Steinbeck dubbed it, has evolved over the years from an…...
A Great Race!" High winds yield high rewards at 6th Annual Fire on the Rocks 10 K
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (440+ words) MCELHATTAN " With a little luck of the Irish and plenty of grit, trail runners and outdoor enthusiasts gathered at Zindel Park on Saturday for the 6th annual Fire on the Rocks 10 K. Hosted by the PA Trail Dogs, the rugged early-spring race…...
Ten tips for great tacos
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (326+ words) METRO "Tacos are wildly popular comfort food around the world. The taco as most people know it evolved from ancient Mexican recipes blended with modern influences. Before tacos were widely eaten in America, native Mexicans enjoyed a version that was…...
Trump leads high-profile lineup honoring Charlie Kirk at Arizona service
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (794+ words) The memorial service for Kirk, whom Trump credits with playing a pivotal role in his 2024 election victory, drew tens of thousands of mourners, including Vice President JD Vance, senior White House officials and young conservatives shaped by the 31-year-old firebrand....
Rainwater harvesting grows in the Southwest and beyond to nourish thirsty gardens in a hotter world
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (928+ words) Anita Snow via AP A new collection tank stands alongside a poster of a rainwater harvesting system outside The Rain Store in Tucson, Ariz. , on June 27. The tall 58-year-old jumped like a kid in the puddles on the sidewalk one…...
Why Tohono O'odham Nation's centuries-old saguaro fruit harvest is experiencing a revival in Arizona
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (1221+ words) One plucks the small, thorn-covered fruits called "bahidaj" with a 10-foot-long (3-meter-long) stick made with a saguaro rib as the other catches them in a bucket. The harvest ritual is sacred to the O'odham, who have lived for thousands of…...
Mc Cormick partners with swing state Dem. on housing bills
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (577+ words) Sen. Dave Mc Cormick said he's introduced a second bill aimed at addressing the cost of housing with Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego. In a press release, the swing state senators said the bill is meant to increase cooperation across U. S. government…...