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When possible, U.S. must fight one war at a time

Sometimes you need to write about something you’re pretty sure isn’t going to happen. That thing is war with Iran, which Donald Trump doesn’t want, and which he will probably avoi...

DATE: May 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Ross Douthat

Auto-attendants aren’t dialed in to modern lingo

In the last couple of days, I’ve noticed something odd when calling businesses. Auto-attendants inform callers to “dial” a particular extension for assistance or to leave a message. Even at ...

DATE: May 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Action Line

You can participate in the La Plata County Fair as a judge

La Plata County 4-H is seeking livestock project interview judges for the county fair in August. Interview judging is based on a set of criteria and questions that will be asked ...

DATE: May 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Dems will lose again if they run against prosperity

For more than two years, Democrats have confidently insisted the U.S. economy under President Donald Trump (a) would crash and burn; or (b) benefits only the few; or (c) was fake; or, failin...

DATE: May 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Wilderness deserves restraint, humility

The Forest Service’s recent decision to approve using chain saws to cut out downed trees in wilderness areas might strike some as no big deal. But for longtime advocates for the w...

DATE: May 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Mysteries of Kamala Harris

She could be the best candidate to take on Trump – but will America listen?

DATE: May 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Frank Bruni

There is just no way to avoid a county tax increase

In coming months, the La Plata County commissioners will be struggling to solve a difficult problem: how to put the county’s finances on a sustainable basis. The Long Term Finance Committee ...

DATE: May 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

How to get the most out of the summer travel season

What can you expect from this year’s summer travel season? Fewer travelers, for one. MMGY Global, a travel and hospitality marketing and research company, projects a significant s...

DATE: May 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

The push for local, renewable energy

The La Plata Electric Association election on May 2 transformed the Board of Directors into a strong majority of forward-thinking individuals who advocate for local, renewable energy. This i...

DATE: May 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local First

Girlfriend’s man is still married

Dear Abby: I am currently dating someone, and although it hasn’t been that long, so far everything has been great. We each have two children from previous relationships. We have discusse...

DATE: May 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

La Plata County Humane Society provides many services

By Al Winzerling La Plata County Humane Society What can the La Plata County Humane Society do for you? The Humane Society offers many services for our comm...

DATE: May 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the Humane Society

Seniors Outdoors! weekly events

Seniors Outdoors! has announced the following activities for next week: 9 a.m. Monday: Hike Skyline Trail up Raider Ridge. RSVP to Wayne Bedor at waynebedor@yahoo.com. 9:30...

DATE: May 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Out Standing in the Fields