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Gov. John Hickenlooper Declares Drought Emergency For 8 Additional Colorado CountiesThursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:27AMThe letters sought drought assistance for Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Rio Grande, Saguache, Delta, Mesa, and Monrose counties.

More disaster aid sought for 8 countiesThursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:15AMDENVER — Gov. John Hickenlooper is seeking additional disaster assistance from the federal government for eight weather-battered Colorado counties whose economies are reliant on agriculture, including five in the San Luis Valley.

Hickenlooper asks for federal disaster declarationsWednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:28PMGov. John Hickenlooper has asked for federal disaster declarations for a total of nine Colorado counties. This week, Hickenlooper asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture for aid in drought-stricken counties in Colorado – Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Rio Grande, Saguache counties. “Drought impacts are resulting in the loss of native grass, mixed forage, cool season grasses and alfalfa [...]

Governor seeking federal disaster assistanceWednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:22PMGov. John Hickenlooper sent letters this week to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack requesting disaster assistance for eight counties, the governor’s office reported in a news release Wednesday.

more news articlesWednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:29AMThis Tuesday I was helping harvest forage grasses with Dr. Joe Brummer of Colorado State University at the Lower South Platte Irrigation Research and Demonstration Project Area located near Iliff.

CHRIS SMITH | Controlling grass in vegetable gardensTuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 2:03PMDealing with grass as a weed

Dishwashing soap may clean up weed issueSaturday, July 2, 2011 @ 9:18AMDear Neil: I have dollar weed in my yard (low-growing and shaped like a silver dollar). I tried spraying it with a weedkiller labeled for it, but it didn't do any good. Where can I turn?

City not forcing water limitsWednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 12:16AMAmarilloans living in the constant stream of Mother Nature's blow-dryer now are taxing the system the city uses to produce water. Summary:  Amarilloans living in the constant stream of Mother Nature's blow-dryer now are taxing the system the city uses to produce water. RSS Feed:  read more

Outdoors: Out & AboutSaturday, June 25, 2011 @ 11:11PMSeeking Out & About items The Journal Star is interested in publishing your upcoming outdoor events or recent tournament results. Email (sports@pjstar.com), fax (309-686-3205) or call (309-686-3214) with your outdoor items.