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McLachlan: A responsible and bi-partisan budget effort

Colorado’s constitution requires the state of Colorado to balance its budget every year; that sounds easier than it is. Our strong 2018 economic forecast provided a boost to the b...

DATE: Mar 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: From the State House

Platt: Methane rule protects our health, environment, economy

Proposals under the Trump administration to repeal the Bureau of Land Management’s common-sense 2016 Methane and Waste Prevention Rule – regulating the leaking, venting and flaring of methan...

DATE: Mar 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Mallory: AFP deepens engagement, educates on local issues

We at the Colorado chapter of Americans for Prosperity are committed to removing barriers to opportunity. With offices in Fort Collins, the Denver Tech Center, Downtown Denver, Co...

DATE: Mar 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Higgs: Homelessness - A problem that belongs to all of us

A problem that belongs to all of us

DATE: Mar 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

You can live your dreams

What does “living the life of your dreams” mean to you? Don’t just quickly pass over this question. Take a few minutes to consider your answer. What does living the life of your dreams truly...

DATE: Mar 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Platt: Methane rule protects our health, environment, economy

Proposals under the Trump administration to repeal the Bureau of Land Management’s common-sense 2016 Methane and Waste Prevention Rule – regulating the leaking, venting and flaring of methan...

DATE: Mar 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Mallory: AFP deepens engagement, educates on local issues

We at the Colorado chapter of Americans for Prosperity are committed to removing barriers to opportunity. With offices in Fort Collins, the Denver Tech Center, Downtown Denver, Co...

DATE: Mar 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Past abuse hinders new marriage

DEAR ABBY: I’m 42 years old and in my second marriage. My first husband was very abusive. My second loves me, respects me, defends me and has brought out the best in me. But I don’t feel...

DATE: Mar 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

La Plata County Extension Office offers bindweed starts

Editor’s note: Get Growing, written by the La Plata County Extension Office’s Master Gardener Program, appears during the growing season. It features timely tips and suggestions for your...

DATE: Mar 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Get Growing

Talk about town: Fort Lewis College to host Easter egg fun Saturday

Durango Parks and Recreation announced that its annual Easter egg scramble will be held Saturday on the Smith Sports Complex fields at Fort Lewis College, a new location from previous years....

DATE: Mar 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Talk about Town

Romanoff: Making it harder to get guns and easier to get care

DENVER – Put six Republicans and three Democrats on the same stage, and you might not expect them to agree on anything. When it comes to improving mental health care, however, yo...

DATE: Mar 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Romanoff: Making it harder to get guns and easier to get care

DENVER – Put six Republicans and three Democrats on the same stage, and you might not expect them to agree on anything. When it comes to improving mental health care, however, yo...

DATE: Mar 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.