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What will 2016 bring us?

It's a new year and the traditional time to take stock of our lives and see what needs improving. I think as I'm getting older, however, I'm getting less enthusiastic about New Ye...

DATE: Jan 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

May the financial force be with you in 2016

2015 is done, and here we are already at 2016. I again remember the excitement when Yoda first shared so much wisdom. It is all back again so I decided to look at some...

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

Snow, fewer late freezes and more wishes for Santa

A week until Christmas and it’s nice to see snow on the ground. I hope it will last, or be added to, so Santa and his reindeer will leave foot (and paw) prints. Growing up in Dur...

DATE: Dec 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Shootings belie season of peace and goodwill

We're heading into the alleged season of peace on earth and goodwill toward men (also women, children, and animals.) But I'm having trouble getting my enthusiasm up, given recent...

DATE: Dec 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Let’s get cooking; it’s the holidays

This is the time of year for those special times – food with family and friends, parties and banquets, leftovers and, of course, wonderful food gifts. Holiday time is often turke...

DATE: Dec 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Cultivate your knowledge with master gardener class

As you may or may not know, I’m charged with running the Colorado Master Gardener program in La Plata County. There’s the chance the majority of you who peruse the article are eit...

DATE: Dec 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

It's not too late to get your flu shot!

As the holiday season approaches, share the joy of the season and not the flu. San Juan Basin Health (SJBH) reminds residents that it is not too late to get your vaccine as flu a...

DATE: Nov 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Thanks to those who make our community a good place

What makes a communiy a good place to live? Good jobs, good schools, nice climate, beautiful scenery? Yes to all of those, but how about people's willingness to participate in community life...

DATE: Nov 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Collaboration gives young people chance to grow

La Plata County 4-H finds collaboration is essential for maintaining strong communities. During the last five years, we have developed a partnership with Celebrating Healthy Communities, whi...

DATE: Nov 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Grieving for a child changes a family forever

By Wendy Rice Each of us has a special day that changes one's life. Mine was 12 years ago Oct. 31 when my daughter passed away while at college. Grieving t...

DATE: Nov 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Wrap up your outside chores and put your garden to bed

I have a tendency to be late. Not really late, but not “fashionably late” either, as I really am not that fashionable. But ask my office mates, fellow board members, my kids or e...

DATE: Nov 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Grieving for a family changed forever

Each of us has a special day that changes one’s life. Mine was 12 years ago Oct. 31 when my daughter passed away while at college. Grieving the loss of a child is a u...

DATE: Oct 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office