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Silverton races are a tradition on Fourth of July

Independence Day in the Four Corners offers a smorgasbord of racing events to choose from. This year, I decided to participate in one of the oldest races held on this holiday, the Silverton ...

DATE: Jul 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: On the Run

Local drummer finds global audience online

Eric Kiefer has become an international performer without leaving the comfort of his own home. Performing solo under the name Oblee, the local drummer – who has played for the gr...

DATE: Jul 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Unfounded finger-pointing surrounds decision not to call a special session

Since we left the Capitol in early May, legislators have been kept in suspense as to whether we would be called back this summer by the governor for a special session on gas and oil issues, ...

DATE: Jul 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Clubhouse Porch

We finally have reached hump day in respect to tournament play. It’s past the imaginary middle of July on my sundial. We have several tournaments on the horizon, beginn...

DATE: Jul 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

4-H’ers put finishing touches on projects for the county fair

The La Plata County fair kicks off in just over two weeks. Right now, many 4-H members are focused on finishing their livestock, horse and general-project record books. 4-H memb...

DATE: Jul 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Innocent actions at home creating deadly superbugs

“Antibiotic resistance exemplifies par excellence Darwinism: Surviving strains (of bacteria) have emerged under the protection and selection by the antibiotic.” – Dr. Stuart B. Le...

DATE: Jul 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: Your Ecological House

Help your plants survive the dog days of summer

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

DATE: Jul 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: Get Growing

Thanks to Music in the Mountains supporters

Wine, supporters and song doesn’t have quite the same ring to it as wine, women and song, but the end result of Music in the Mountains’ Summer Soiree was still memorable. The eve...

DATE: Jul 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

DAC hopes bright minds equal bright futures

This particular piece of real estate on the A&E page is a familiar one to me, though my role in its stewardship has changed from landlord to tenant in a few short months. After le...

DATE: Jul 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: View from the Center

Don’t hold your breath for Durango Mall pot shop

With the hubbub about where marijuana stores need to locate, hasn’t the time come for the Durango Mall? Think about it: It’s under one roof, with food, movies and access to the river trail. ...

DATE: Jul 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Beyond the gore, autopsies hold lessons for us

It should be no surprise that most people, even most doctors in training, think autopsies are gory. The surprise to me is quite a few of my colleagues take offense when somebody says so. ...

DATE: Jul 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Coroner's Report

You can age gracefully with help from Mother Nature

The subject of aging is currently a hot topic in medicine. In our culture, where youthfulness is so highly prized and elderliness is seen as a liability, no one wants to be old b...

DATE: Jul 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Green Medicine

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