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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

Support our kids, and please vote Tuesday

Ballots are due Tuesday. Please get them to the polls. It really doesn't get much easier than receiving a ballot in the mail, filling it out in your living room or kitchen table, ...

DATE: Oct 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Upper Pine Fire District urges residents to prepare for winter

By Tom Kaufman Winter is just around the corner, and the Upper Pine River Fire Protection District has some suggestions to keep everyone safe this year. Before you lig...

DATE: Oct 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

There's an election here this November

By Carole McWilliams Times columnist Yo! Listen up! There's an important election coming, even if the airwaves aren't flooded with sleazy political ads. You...

DATE: Oct 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

4-H projects develop character, skills: Enroll now

La Plata County 4-H club enrollment for the 2015-16 year begins Friday. All enrollments for 4-H club members, leaders and volunteers will be done online at https://colorado.4honli...

DATE: Oct 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Sales tax increase makes sense

By Melanie Brubaker Mazur Times editor If paying an extra penny for every buck spent in Bayfield helps our roads and storm sewers, then I'm in favor of it. B...

DATE: Oct 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Ban this book, please!

By Carole McWilliams This week, locally and around the country, bookstores and libraries have been observing Banned Books Week, reminding us that there are always folks who think...

DATE: Oct 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Charm of Apple Days lies in its simplicity, utility

Over the years, I’ve assisted in putting on numerous outdoor events in Southwest Colorado. For eight years, I’ve worked on the Iron Horse Chef and Tour de Farms; I’ve organized co...

DATE: Sep 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

County holding information sessions on tax lien auctions

By Allison Morrissey La Plata County Treasurer Pssst. Let me tell you about a great money making opportunity the La Plata County government is required t...

DATE: Sep 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

TABOR requires pot tax holiday

Did you load up on recreational pot Wednesday from one of Durango's many retail suppliers? The herb was free of the state's 15 percent excise and 10 percent pot sales taxes that d...

DATE: Sep 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

County 4-H’ers compete successfully at state fair

Last week, I had the pleasure of heading to the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo. Each year, this hard-working “steel” city impresses me. It looks rough on the outside; however, th...

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