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Wife of slob fed up with mess

DEAR ABBY: I dearly love my husband. We’ve been married 33 years. We have raised three productive citizens, have five beautiful grandchildren and live in the heartland of America. ...

DATE: Oct 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

In death, Verlena showed us how to live a rich life

“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” – Verlena Collentine, 2017 Reflecting on Verlena’s life for the last time publicly, I particularly note two things, aside...

DATE: Oct 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

The life-changing benefits of conscious spending

In an interview with a CNBC writer, I was sharing my story and thoughts on taking control of my money. As I tried to sum up the benefits of changing my money habits, I realized that consciou...

DATE: Oct 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

We are all La Plata County; join the conversation

In addition to pumpkin carving, Halloween goblins and colorful oak-covered hillsides, October also means budget season for the La Plata County Commissioners, when we look at the hard work yo...

DATE: Oct 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the Chair

McLachlan, et al.,: Special session inaction hurts Western Slope

On Monday, the Western Slope Democratic caucus converged on Denver to join our colleagues at the state capitol for the first special legislative session held since 2012. The six o...

DATE: Oct 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Kristof: Inside North Korea, and feeling the drums of war

PYONGYANG, North Korea — To fly into North Korea on an old Russian aircraft is to step into an alternate universe, one in which “the Supreme Leader” defeats craven U.S. imperialists, in whic...

DATE: Oct 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nicholas Kristof

Larson: No more gerrymandering

Should voters pick their legislative representatives or should politicians pick their voters? Should congressional and legislative district boundaries – adjusted every 10 years after the Cen...

DATE: Oct 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Bride alienates fiancé’s sister

DEAR ABBY: I am a bridesmaid for my brother’s upcoming wedding. However, his fiancée is throwing out some crazy mandates for the big day. 1. All family members must wear cont...

DATE: Oct 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Wulff pack: new name for an old club

One of the highlights of my year is the annual fly fishing trip I take with a group of men that have been known as “Men Who Fly Fish.” They’ve had that title for many years. This year they d...

DATE: Oct 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Mountain Marmot an adventure in the elements

The one thing we can count on in the mountains is changing weather patterns that happen very quickly and sometimes catch you unprepared. A week ago, I had the pleasure of running...

DATE: Oct 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: On the Run

Shelf Life: The Real Issues with Fake News

La Plata County is fortunate to have three public libraries that serve the residents of the county. These libraries serve as equal-access institutions of learning and as neutral, welcoming s...

DATE: Oct 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Shelf Life

Plant bulbs this fall to light up your garden in the spring

The autumnal tease is here. A couple nights of frost, the changing colors and the snow up high on the mountain tops signal the changing of the guard. We all scramble to get the wood chopped ...

DATE: Oct 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

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