High Country Spotlight & Shopper

10/05/2025

"The Cedaredge Rotary Club welcomed Mayor Greg Hart yesterday in a comprehensive presentation that provided members a detailed look into the town's strategic municipal planning and infrastructure developments, signaling significant progress for the local community."

The Cedaredge Rotary Club welcomed Mayor Greg Hart yesterday in a comprehensive presentation that provided members a detailed look into the town's strategic municipal planning and infrastructure developments, signaling significant

10/04/2025

"Every October, millions of youth, leaders, volunteers, and alumni across the country pause to celebrate National 4-H Week. From October 5 to October 11 this year, 4-H members will participate in service projects, share their stories, and showcase a program that has shaped generations of young people. With more than 120 years of history behind it, 4-H remains one of the largest youth development organizations in the nation, preparing participants to be, as the national campaign puts it, “beyond ready” for life and career."

Every October, millions of youth, leaders, volunteers, and alumni across the country pause to celebrate National 4-H Week. From October 5 to October 11 this year, 4-H members will participate

10/04/2025

Delta County Fairgrounds Playground & Park (Hotchkiss) will be closed Oct 1–10 for long-overdue tree trimming.

Delta County announced today that the Fairgrounds Playground and Park area will be closed to the public from October 1 through October 10, 2025, for tree trimming and maintenance work.

10/03/2025

Be careful, be bear aware!

10/03/2025

10/03/2025

The newest episode of the Garden Guy is out now! So dig in, get dirty, and grow something beautiful because gardening is basically life with dirt.

Howdy folks, and welcome to another highlight of your life, your monthly Garden Guy article where we explore the profoundly deeper meanings of not only gardening, but life itself. Yes,

10/03/2025

Local traditions start here! Whether it’s pumpkin patches, farm stands, or cozy bookstores, shopping local helps create memories that last a lifetime.

10/03/2025

AI is stepping into health care.
A new Medicare pilot will use AI to approve — or deny — treatments. Supporters say it saves money. Critics warn it could cost lives.
Colorado passed the nation’s first AI law, but it’s delayed until 2026.

“Shall we play a game?” - WarGames

10/02/2025

We were delighted to welcome Mrs Horn’s first graders from Paonia K-8 today! They’re learning about economics and needs and wants. They had all kinds of good questions: who makes books? have we read them all? And we were so impressed they knew the difference between fiction and nonfiction. They advised us on which children’s books they found interesting (ALL OF THEM🤣🤣) and they told us they love stories that are funny.

Each child left the store with a book to take home today, a gift courtesy of Paonia Literary Project, our nonprofit, and a reminder to tell their parents about our fall break give-away—A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words.

Any North Fork Valley student in K-2 who brings us a picture they’ve drawn of them reading can come choose a book to keep forever from October 10-18 (Tuesday-Saturday) from 12-5 pm on the days the bookstore is open. We love seeing excited young readers!

10/02/2025

🐉 Facing dragons with sunlight in their thoughts.

The North Fork School of Integrated Studies started small in 2015 and has grown into a thriving, creative public school. Each fall, students perform the Festival of Courage, learning that true bravery comes through imagination, kindness, and community.



North Fork School of Integrated Studies

That the Powerful Play Goes On, Walt Whitman

10/02/2025

10/02/2025

Two little hearts, one big story! Harly and Herby were found locked in a bedroom with no food or water after their owners moved away. Despite everything, these sweet boys still have so much love to give. Now safe at , they’ve been neutered, vaccinated, and are ready for the happy ending they deserve.

Harly and Herby are a bonded pair who lean on each other for comfort, so we’d love to see them adopted together. Adoption fee is just $100 for both—because love is always better in twos. 🐾💖

To meet these gentle boys, call or text 970-589-2404.