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April 30, 2019

Pump up your tires – Bike Month is here!

by Gary Stubler May is Bike Month in the Grand Valley. This active observance is organized by Mesa County Public Health and includes a variety of events—like FREE breakfast for those who bike to work on May 8th, a mountain bike film festival on May 16th, and a Bike Month […]
March 19, 2019

Colorado National Monument’s best spring hikes

by Johanna van Waveren Spring is my favorite time of the year to hike in Colorado National Monument. Picture waterfalls and streams flowing through red rock canyons that normally are as dry as, well, a desert. Keep your eyes peeled for the baby bighorn sheep shadowing their protective mothers. Bright […]
April 18, 2014
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Fast facts about energy nutrients, part one

By Tamalynn Kirby/School District 51 Nutritionist This is the first in a three-part series that will give you nutrient information on protein, carbohydrates and fat. PROTEIN Calories: 4 calories per Gram Major Functions Builds and maintains muscles, tissues and blood cells. Is an essential part of enzymes and hormones that […]