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Consider what TABOR budget limits are costing you

Bayfield-area residents, have you noticed the condition of Highway 160 east of the Elmore's stoplight? Glance at the pavement as you're driving, within the limits of staying in y...

DATE: Apr 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Estate planning is important for future

By Wendy Rice Family and consumer science agent, La Plata County Extension Office Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass, it's about learning how to dance in ...

DATE: Apr 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Lucky student gardeners work alongside first lady

I was sitting down to the computer Monday, getting ready to write this article, when some pretty phenomenal news came across my email: Four local gardeners were going to the White House in W...

DATE: Apr 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

From the Extension Office Here are a few tips on how you can eat away at wasting food

Nearly one third of the food we purchase ends up in the trash. Wasted food is wasted money, and that stems from a variety of reasons: leftover food purchased for a specific recipe...

DATE: Apr 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Playtime isn't just play for our children

By Jacqueline Juliana Bayfield Primary School Would you like to boost your child's confidence and self-esteem? How about accelerate their problem solving s...

DATE: Mar 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Carrying forward lessons in water management: Southwestern Water Conservation District turns 75

By John Porter President, Southwest Water Conservation District Created in 1941 by the Colorado General Assembly, the Southwestern Water Conservation District encompass...

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

I'm trying to wake up, gimme one more week

All right, it's Day Six of stupid ugly horrible Daylight Saving Time, and I'm groggy, I'm hungry all morning, and I want to fall asleep every night on my dinner plate. Yep, I stil...

DATE: Mar 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

4-H garden is gateway to lessons about health

Happy St. Patrick’s Day. The 4-H symbol of a four leaf clover always reminds us of how lucky we are. Head, Heart, Hands and Health represent each leaf of our clover. These H’s gu...

DATE: Mar 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Once again, daylight savings time stinks

It's time this Saturday night for that annual exercise in stupidity, setting our clocks forward one hour. Honestly, it's just moronic. Our household already has to get up early to...

DATE: Mar 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Feels like spring out there; time to attend to fruit trees

Abnormal. Somewhat strange. A bit peculiar with an air of absurdity. No, this isn’t how my kids describe their dad or a way to describe the 2016 Chicago Cubs, the odds-on favorit...

DATE: Mar 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Your participation needed in presidential caucuses

We've watched the political action in Iowa and New Hampshire. Our turn is coming on Tuesday, March 1, in Colorado. That's when we have precinct caucuses, the first step to determ...

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

4-H clubs teach members skills to become leaders

As the 2016 election year heats up, I am reminded of how important teaching citizenship can be to our youth. Across America, the 4-H Youth Development organization believes strong...

DATE: Feb 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office