Paonia Nonprofits and Charities

This local non-profit bats way above its weight in its effort to keep oil and gas development out of its watershed, which has the largest concentration of organic farms, orchards, and vineyards in the state of Colorado. Its opinion is valued by other NGO partners and they are a regular participant in meetings with state organizations such as the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. {I'm a donor, and on their Board.]

Our poodle had passed away at the age of 9 from cancer. <br>My husband had contacted caws as we were grieving so much.<br>Caws went over and beyond to find us a beautiful dog that had been rescued.<br>This company really has big hearts and are so caring and the staff are wonderful.<br>Thank you so much for our beautiful dog Cassie!, she has made us so happy!.

I cannot speak to the "balance sheet" of "High Country News," but I can tell you that, as a resident of Nevada (one of the 11 states upon which the magazine is primarily focused (the 11 being: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington & Wyoming))......it is the ONLY magazine to which I've ever subscribed for which I eagerly await the next issue. I would say that High Country News (HCN) has a "lean" toward issues of environmental import, but that only scratches the surface of what the magazine covers. Even though I definitely am more on the "left" side of things (myself), I am constantly impressed at the degree to which HCN presents both sides of an issue. (And I have absolutely learned from that balanced approach.) I would say that, for a person who lives in "the West," in the contiguous United States, there is absolutely no more important publication to which you could possibly subscribe. No other magazine, ever, has made me feel like, "This is worth every penny I pay for it...and then some." In fact, that is why I'm making an extra contribution: The magazine is so important (to me) that their regular subscription price is really too low. Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy......if you do, I'm confident you'll be a long-time subscriber. It really is that good and that important. To summarize, I view HCN as sort of a "National Geographic" that is specific to the American West. I think it should be a must-read for everyone in the 11 states concerned.

As a general member of the public I have been able to enjoy many years of great entertainment at the Mountain Harvest Festival and to see how this valley has grown in its commitment to the agriculture and the arts. It has become a time to showcase the bounty of the North Fork Valley and mingle with friends and family. <br>It has continue to grow over the years with farm tours, educational programs both in the arts and agriculture. It is a weekend I mark on my calendar a year in advance.