Veterans Rescue Ranch and Sangre de Cristo Horse and Healing are aiming to help people build confidence, strengthen communication, and find healing through equine-assisted learning.

Many public libraries are more than places to get books — they serve as community hubs. From lifelong learning classes to children’s storytime hour, libraries offer a rare neutral space for people to gather. In Westcliffe, Colorado, one library also offers people a chance to learn a musical instrument.

After a record warm and dry winter, ranchers and farmers brace for a challenging summer.