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Earning your GED: why not today?

By Karen Edmonds Pine River Community Learning Center So, you dropped out of high school. Whether it was two months or 20 years ago, you're sure you've sealed your fat...

DATE: Oct 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Behold the wonders of the simple apple

Apples, apples, apples everywhere! Yes, apple harvesting and gleaning is encouraged, and, of course, I hope you join the fun activities at Homegrown Apple Days. My apple butter a...

DATE: Oct 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Come join us this weekend!

Autumn is my favorite time of year. For 15 years, Bayfield Heritage Days and Sheep Trailing has kicked off fall with a fun, family event that welcomes both our locals and visitors...

DATE: Sep 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Sink your teeth into Apple Days

Freeze watch: Day 3 of autumn and still nothing. Not even a frost. Yes, the Durango area has received lots of rain – and mud, and rocks, and floating trash cans – but nights have...

DATE: Sep 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Sports can teach that life ain't fair

BY MELANIE BRUBAKER MAZUR TIMES EDITOR I am an advocate for kids doing sports and other activities. Sports teaches that teamwork and practice pays off, just ...

DATE: Sep 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion

4-H’ers harvest riches at Giving Back Garden

Green beans are coming out of my ears. I love green beans; however, I will be thankful when they stop producing. The La Plata County 4-H Giving Back Garden is yielding the fruits ...

DATE: Sep 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Share your garden’s bounty with community’s hungry

Our gardens are thriving this year. Are you tired of green beans and squash yet? Well, I have a suggestion for that extra produce. The Colorado State University Extension Office,...

DATE: Sep 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Community Voices welcome for new columns

The Pine River Times is in need of some guest columnists! I would like to offer this opportunity to local agencies and groups to tell your stories and share them with the communit...

DATE: Sep 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Fruit-gleaning program connects trees, harvesters

Two years ago, Durango and the surrounding area had a bumper crop of apples. The lack of a spring freeze when the trees were in blossom made for heavy loads, bending branches and all sorts o...

DATE: Sep 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Home school families have choices, resources locally

By Karen Edmonds Pine River Community Learning Center Families make the decision to home school their children for many reasons. Concerns about the schoo...

DATE: Aug 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Don’t let inflammation make you sick

Inflammation is the body’s mechanism to protect itself and heal from injury or exposure to harmful substances. The purpose of the inflammation process is to remove irritants, damaged cells a...

DATE: Aug 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Ignacio superintendent welcomes students back

Dear parents and students of Ignacio schools: Welcome to a new and exciting school year. The school board and the administrative Tteam would like to officially welcome you back to...

DATE: Aug 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion