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Truck/light pole situation takes a turn for the worse

Another week, another semi takes out a traffic light or light pole. Is it me or is this happening more frequently? Last week, traffic backed up while CDOT repaired a truck-damaged pole on Ca...

Neighbors: Hills alive with color for birthdays, anniversaries

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist It’s a perfect time to go for a mountain drive because the colors are vibrant for the birthdays of Patricia Martens, Mary (Crow) Dunla...

Starting early can help you get your picky eater to eat healthy

Picky eating can be a major obstacle for a parent, especially when it comes to getting your child to eat healthy. However, childhood is when lifelong patterns are formed, so it i...

Bill would give online reviewers more freedom

The recent passage of the Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016 in the Senate raises a new question about the reliability of online reviews for travelers. User-generated reviews on...

You may be surprised by how affordable health insurance can be

In addition to raking leaves and collecting brush, a top priority on your fall chore list should be a review of your health insurance. Changes in family size, income, tax credit ...

A helping hand for those who served their country

The main objective of the Veterans Service Office is to provide prevention, protection, advocacy and support services to veterans and their families so they can maximize their quality of lif...

A look at 1856 reminds us that past elections have also been messy

As we stagger through this year’s uninspiring presidential campaign, it might help to look back at the election of 1856, when, for the first time, the West yielded a presidential candidate. ...

County takes long view with taxpayer resources

For those of us who have been in La Plata County for any length of time, there is no question that our community has changed significantly – in the past several years and over the past sever...

Headlines reflected area’s ties to the war

America was now involved in a two-front war in the European and Asian theaters. Young men regularly were going off to war either volunteering or being drafted. Rationing was a fa...

Neighbors: Gold Star Weekend offers healing and comfort

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist Despite the tragic death of Littleton resident Dutch Vandegrift, who was killed in a car crash, the Gold Star Parents Weekend held for...

Neighbors: First harvest dinner pleases diners

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist To say local foods are popular in our area is an understatement. Kristi Streiffert, managing director of Local First, said...

Get your costumes ready for ‘Things that go BUMP’

With the first month of school behind us, we’re rolling full steam ahead with an impressive array of cultural items for your enjoyment. First up is an event I mentioned last mont...