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Stable supply of water coming to the county’s Dry Side

Recently, I had the opportunity to see a presentation from the La Plata West Water Authority. As we all know, water is one of the most critical resources, and the water authority ...

Public Lands

The taxpayer money that fuels demands that federal be transferred to the states

Structure hampered task force results

Gov. John Hickenlooper might be right in his claim that the “intensity of frustration” about gas and oil development in general, and fracking in particular, has waned since its high level la...

Dragondeer to play psych blues on train

The importance and contribution of the blues to all other art and music cannot be overstated. It is Americana, influencing rock, jazz, country, punk, hip-hop, folk and more, inspi...

Honoring the preservationists

McDaniel, Seyfarth and San Juan Mountains Association thanked

Share growing methods at county fair

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 gar...

Scholarship winners earn success

La Plata County 4-H would like to congratulate all local students graduating from high school. This is a major accomplishment, and we wish you the best going forward. We also are ...

Wolf Creek fight demands we see documents

Is the fight for the future of Wolf Creek over? Has the community effort to protect this wild, unique and beloved landscape been in vain? After all, the U.S. Forest Service did ju...

Baby on Sunday, appendectomy on Monday

That old adage of “The show must go on,” was the motto of the evening on May 16 as the Durango Choral Society presented its annual Cabaret fundraiser. Amy Barrett and her husband,...

Money issues? Play Financial Jeopardy

I think about money all the time. Whether I’m observing other people’s financial behavior or looking for column ideas, it’s on my mind. I even worry about my own finances now and ...

New mysteries are entertaining summer reads

Stone Cold Dead, James Ziskin’s third Ellie Stone mystery, is every bit as good as his first two books, which were excellent. Ziskin is a natural storyteller and a very accomplish...

This year, Ed Zink lends a hand, from the background

When Ed Zink entered the second-floor headquarters of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic just five days before the event’s start, those inside were pleasantly surprised to see him. He...