Cyclists embark on cross country trek

Nick Patrone is flopped out across an air mattress draped with a simple Mexican sarape-style blanket on the front porch of the Alpine Community...

Building a community park with scissors and glue

When roughly 90 people walked into the Alpine Com­munity Center Aug. 29 to dis­cuss plans to develop a park by Wright’s field, they were...

Veteran strolls through Alpine on walk across America

William Shuttleworth, 72, is a Vietnam veteran who began a planned walk across America on May 15 in an effort to draw attention to...

Optimism, discipline is goal at JMMS

New Joan MacQueen Middle School principal Casey Currigan stepped away from his desk and took a seat at the round table in his office...

Dog days mean canine vigilance

Taking good care of pet dogs, birds, and cats during hot weather is crucial. Pay attention to the thermo­stat and weather reports. Pro­viding fresh cool...

Chicken experts scratch surface of homesteading

Backyard homesteader Rich­ard Edwords and Imperial Valley chicken expert Cecilia Lizarraga explained the basics of backyard chicken keeping during a recent informal seminar at...

Plant a few edible and decorative containers for fall

End the growing season with an extra burst of color and nu­trition with a few fall contain­ers. A pot of mums or asters can...

Colorado vacation led couple to a ‘Simpler’ life

Dave and Barbara Davies re­cently opened up their family al­paca farm, A Simpler Time, and hosted public tours of their mill and behind-the-scenes operations...

Retired videographer’s career was a blast

Retiree Chuck Murray remembers exactly how he came to work inside the danger zone of multiple Apollo missions as the United States aimed to...

New face greets students at Alpine schools

We are excited to announce that a new assistant principal has been selected to serve at both Joan MacQueen and Boulder Oaks in the...