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Dust Storms in Southern Colorado

They closed the interstate south of Pueblo yesterday because of a dust storm. Visibility was about zero for thirty minutes or so.  Despite predictions, we didn’t have a dust storm here near Rye.  I think we still have too much … Continue reading

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Western Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly

This has been a good year for butterflies! Lately the Western Tiger Swallowtail has been hanging out here. We watched as it repeatedly returned to the Zinnia ‘Coral Pink Profusion’ yesterday. Zinnias are one of the favorite nectar sources of … Continue reading

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