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From SNAP benefits resuming in Delta County to the Montrose church verdict and the coming solar regulation vote, this week brings big updates for Western Colorado. KVNF’s Brody Wilson reports on agriculture events, the ongoing government shutdown, and what’s next for local land use and public lands policy.

Unofficial 2025 Election Results for Montrose and Delta County

Delta-Montrose Electric Association is proposing an increase in its rate tariff to take effect Jan. 1.

Pansies thrive best in cool conditions from 40°F to 60°F. Temps above 80°F causes less flowering. Most pansies tolerate temps down to 20°F to 25°F. Young seedlings, new transplants and those in pots are less cold tolerant. Recently there has been an effort to select hardier pansies surviving even down to the minus 20s. These pansies include the Alliance Series, the Babyface Series, and the Matrix Series. Selecting cold-tolerant pansy varieties helps push their limits. It also helps to grow in sheltered locations, and winter mulch.

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Delta Food Pantry is seeing an increase in families seeking food assistance

Awe, as researchers Maria Monroy and Dacher Keltner explain, is a transformative emotion. It soothes your nervous system, quiets self-doubt, fosters kindness, builds connection, and gives life meaning. Under a starry sky, awe feels like the universe reaching out, reminding you that you’re part of something greater, never truly isolated.

Your local almanac for gardening, landscaping, and much more for your home and valley living.

Your local almanac for gardening, landscaping, and much more for your home and valley living.