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We're all going to die. Are you ready?

Not to be morbid but here is your reminder - you are going to die. Some of us sooner than later; some quickly; some young and some old. But it is going to happen, guaranteed. Have you...

DATE: Mar 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

These majestic trees provide shade for large spaces

If I ever have questions about ornamental plant selection, I’m not afraid to ask others for their opinions. I’m a vegetable kind of guy, and the edibles tend to be in my horticul...

DATE: Mar 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Academy Band hits home run in Bayfield

By Melanie Brubaker Mazur Two recent events have brightened up this yucky time of year. On Saturday, the U.S. Air Force Academy Band performed at the Bayfield Performin...

DATE: Feb 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

America and the rest of the world are on a collision course

By Dick Carmack America (and the world with her) is on a collision course leading to the death of our nation, and by extension the death of civilization on this earth. The Bible f...

DATE: Feb 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Women need to be more aware about their heart health

Stroke? Heart attack? I know … not you. Well, step into this other circle while you read this. The concern about women and heart disease is magnified because we deny ...

DATE: Feb 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

How to prune your fruit trees this winter

The short days and long nights leave many of us in Southwest Colorado yearning for something: more powder and more turns, a long-lasting snowpack to fill our rivers this spring and summer or...

DATE: Feb 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Self-delusion will lead to decline of the United States

By Dick Carmack Head-in-the-sand liberals come in all sizes and live in the most unlikely places. Even out here in the beauty of God's country, you will find those who...

DATE: Feb 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

4-H teaches young people the skills of citizenship

Citizenship is a major component to the 4-H Youth Development program. We understand that good citizenship doesn’t just happen. Therefore, we actively teach and develop skills for youths to ...

DATE: Jan 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Colorado agriculture is important for state economy

By Don Brown Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Most Coloradans did not grow up in a rural area and have never been on a farm or ranch, yet the people of Colorado sup...

DATE: Jan 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Hellery and globalists are now in panic mode

Editor's note: Dick Carmack, a native of Bayfield, is a newspaperman who will be writing some columns for the Times. Let us know what you think! By Dick Carmack George ...

DATE: Jan 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

In dark of winter, I’m dreaming about seasons, possibilities ahead

Author and philosopher Albert Camus once wrote: “In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” Because Camus was a philosopher, I can ...

DATE: Jan 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

From the Extension Office It’s that time of the year again to take measure of your radon levels

January is National Radon Action Month, when all residents – both renters and owners – are urged to test their home for radon. It is recommended that homes be screened every five...

DATE: Jan 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office