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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

Set goals, or just give up?

By Melanie Brubaker Mazur It's that time again, involving resolutions for the new year. After 49 years, it's finally dawning on me that I'm not particularly good at sud...

DATE: Dec 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

State budgets continue to ignore schools, highways

By J. Paul Brown One of my responsibilities as your state representative is to attend the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) hearings for state departments for which my committees have ...

DATE: Dec 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Ringing bells provides welcome pause before Christmas

By Melanie Brubaker Mazur It's the time of year for ringing bells for the Salvation Army. After a hiatus last year, I signed up for a stint this month and convinced one...

DATE: Dec 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Fake news has serious consequences

By Carole McWilliams Last week, I expressed concern about the future of the First Amendment in general, including freedom of the press, given our ruler-elect's hostility to fact-b...

DATE: Dec 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Lego competition builds teamwork, creativity

Earlier this month, La Plata County 4-H entered a team into the First Lego League Four Corners qualifier. First Lego League is an international competition that promotes STEM ed...

DATE: Dec 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

What's the future for the First Amendment?

We're heading into a Brave New World of changes in America. I mentioned jobs and "draining the swamp" last week, the big changes that Himself's voters want. But there's lots more. ...

DATE: Dec 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

From the Extension Office Holidays aren’t the time to let your guard down

Whew. We have made it through Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But most of us aren’t finished shopping or joining friends and family. Thieves are out there just waiting for us to ma...

DATE: Dec 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Change is coming in wake of presidential election, beware

By Carole McWilliams Americans opted for "change" in the presidential election, although I can't resist mentioning again that as in 2000, the "loser" actually won the NATIONAL POP...

DATE: Dec 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Wrap your new tree to protect it from winter temperature swings

In Southwest Colorado, our coldest months are fast approaching. Allow me to remind you: In December 2015, we had 11 nights that registered below zero at the airport; January had ...

DATE: Nov 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Ideas to survive the coming darkness

By Carole McWilliams We are entering a long dark time, and I don't mean winter. I'm guessing that many of the MAJORITY of American voters who voted for Hillary Clinton...

DATE: Nov 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

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

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

Set goals, or just give up?

State budgets continue to ignore schools, highways

Ringing bells provides welcome pause before Christmas

Fake news has serious consequences

Lego competition builds teamwork, creativity

What's the future for the First Amendment?

From the Extension Office Holidays aren’t the time to let your guard down

Change is coming in wake of presidential election, beware

Wrap your new tree to protect it from winter temperature swings

Ideas to survive the coming darkness

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