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Meet the women who kept America’s war machines running in WWII

Feb 25, 2025 12:24PM ● By Jan Weeks

The real-life "Rosies" behind the iconic wartime effort finally received recognition in 2014.

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Building a love that stands the test of time

Feb 04, 2025 11:06AM ● By Libby Kinder

Unlock the secrets to a happy marriage with wisdom from couples who have thrived for decades

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Fruita mural brings lifelong friends together for one last project

Dec 31, 2024 01:15PM ● By Heidi Pool

Created by senior artists Gary Bizer and Joyce Tullio, this masterpiece brings history and creativity to life.

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Break up with your unused health fad items that are cluttering your life

Dec 31, 2024 10:01AM ● By Amy Laundrie

When is it time to rid your life and home of unused exercise equipment, workout videos and related health fad items?

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Colorado and the call to unity: Martin Luther King vision lives on

Dec 30, 2024 02:03PM ● By Rhonda Wray

Reflect on the civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr.’s powerful words and the ongoing journey toward equality and justice.

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Bereavement tips for surviving the holidays

Dec 09, 2024 10:33AM

The holiday season can be especially challenging for those grieving the loss of a loved one. HopeWest’s Bereavement Program offers low-to-no-cost support, including counseling, support groups and workshops.

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How "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" became a Christmas tradition

Dec 04, 2024 02:01PM ● By Nick Thomas

Explore the backstory of the iconic holiday song "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer", including its unexpected rise to fame and Elmo Shropshire's lasting impact on Christmas music.

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The emotional journey of sorting holiday decorations

Dec 02, 2024 03:27PM ● By Sunnie LaMarre

Declutter holiday decorations with kindness and purpose. Learn how to honor memories, let go of unused items, and organize your treasures for a joyful, stress-free holiday season next year.

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The secret language of postage stamps during World War II

Dec 01, 2024 12:12PM ● By Marjorie Waterfield

Unlock the secrets of WWII love letters. From V-Mail to postage stamp codes, see how couples kept their love alive during the war despite distance and censorship.

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Alfred Peet: The coffee pioneer who paved the way for Starbucks

Nov 04, 2024 02:59PM ● By Randal C. Hill

Read about Alfred Peet's journey from Dutch roaster to U.S. coffee icon and how he helped spark the rise of Starbucks and a new coffee culture worldwide.

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Where to find free Thanksgiving meals in Grand Junction and Montrose

Nov 04, 2024 12:11PM ● By Michael Murphy

Relive nostalgic Thanksgiving memories of family, food and turkey day traditions, like community dinners in Grand Junction and Montrose, celebrate gratitude this holiday season.

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Honoring Harold Brown, WWII hero and Pearl Harbor survivor, at 101

Nov 04, 2024 10:03AM ● By Ursula Nizalowski

From surviving Pearl Harbor to enduring the Pacific’s toughest battles, WWII vet Harold Brown’s life left a lasting legacy of family, compassion and strength.

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