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Feels like spring out there; time to attend to fruit trees

Abnormal. Somewhat strange. A bit peculiar with an air of absurdity. No, this isn’t how my kids describe their dad or a way to describe the 2016 Chicago Cubs, the odds-on favorit...

DATE: Mar 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Youth council provides valuable input

The Colorado Youth Advisory Council met over the last weekend in February, working hard on the group’s policy recommendations to present to the Legislature in another month. I’m ...

DATE: Mar 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

What it takes to make a living wage

Do you recognize these numbers: $8.31 and $12.79? I didn’t either, until I sat down with Maureen Maliszewski, director of Thrive La Plata County. The minimum wage in Colorado is $...

DATE: Mar 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Do not homogenize all of Main Avenue

People want to visit the Old West, not a generic code-enforced, colorless Anywhere, USA. The new clients for the old Francisco’s want to retain the lovely veranda, which should be...

DATE: Feb 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Not all is what it ‘seams’ with smelly gas seep

Every time I drive across the “High Bridge” on the southeast end of Bodo Industrial Park, a foul odor invades my vehicle. It smells like the sewer plant during tourist season. Where is this ...

DATE: Feb 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Congress needs to protect rights of air travelers

Now that the dust has settled after Round 1 of the fight for the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill, air travelers are wondering: What’s in it for us? Not much, ...

DATE: Feb 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

This year, take a giant leap forward in volunteering

What are you going to do with your extra day this year? It’s Leap Year! I often hear people say that someday, when they have more time, they would like to volunteer. Leap Year is your chance...

DATE: Feb 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Symbolic racism

Confederate flag history steeped in oppression

DATE: Feb 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Planned Parenthood staff deserve a raise

Every day, people go to work at Planned Parenthood because they believe deeply in the cause of reproductive health care for all. As Planned Parenthood’s mantra reads, clinic staff provide ca...

DATE: Feb 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

‘Don’t get pregnant’ no substitute for contraception

“Don’t get pregnant until 2018” is the advice given to women in El Salvador. Yet only two thirds of married women there are using modern contraception. The Zika virus, declared “p...

DATE: Feb 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Do not disturb wildlife during the cold winter months

What an amazing mid-winter thaw! All this warm weather makes it hard to remember the preceding cold and snowy months of January and December and even early February. The deep snow and bitter...

DATE: Feb 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Attention gardeners, plan now to enter county fair in August

Editor’s note: Get Growing, written by the La Plata County Extension Office’s Master Gardener Program, features timely tips and suggestions for your garden and landscape. By Judy ...

DATE: Feb 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Get Growing

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

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.