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JANUARY 2018
VIEWPOINT LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Volume 49, Number 1
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Barbara Pfeif, a Mountain Parks Electric member from Brighton, shares beautiful, tranquil scene.
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COCountryLife pinned: Give this spicy bean dip a try. It will be a hit at the party! Get the recipe at coloradocountrylife.coop.
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ColoradoREA posted: CREA’s annual Legislative Directory app will be live January 2. Download it on your droid or iPhone for 99¢
COCountryLife posted: We’ve loved the holiday treats at the office, but now …? What’s your favorite way to work off the holiday pounds?
MONTHLY CONTEST
Kick off your Super Bowl parties with great Colorado-made salsa. Enter to win three jars of salsa made by Colorado Cellars. Visit coloradocountrylife.coop and click on Contests for information on how to enter. We will choose a winner on Monday, January 15.