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A perfect and tuneful summer day at the lake

There are great views everywhere you look in La Plata County, but few are more beautiful than the vistas from the home of George and Joan Spicer, which overlooks Electra Lake. The...

DATE: Jun 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Do you make these mistakes when budgeting?

Contrary to popular belief, the purpose of a budget is to help you get what you want, not to deprive you of having fun. A powerful tool, a budget can lead you to your dreams, but ...

DATE: Jun 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

The Red Road: More noir than noir itself

I don’t know exactly where to start talking about Denise Mina’s new release, The Red Road. It’s different. Mina is different, and I don’t know if this new achievement of her’s is worth the e...

DATE: Jun 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Murder Ink

Blood pressure can rise without your knowledge

In 2012, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the Million Hearts Campaign. The goal of this public-health initiative is the prevention of 1 million heart attacks in ...

DATE: Jun 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Which remodeling projects are worth your money?

Many homeowners have held off investing in home improvements as property values declined, but now that the economy is healthy and the real estate market is gaining momentum, homeowners again...

DATE: Jun 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Hot dog royalty gets grilled on disparity in bun count

Have you noticed that there are only seven hot dogs in a packet of Hebrew National hot dogs? Excuse me, they call them “beef franks.” I have not been able to find a bag of hot dog buns that ...

DATE: Jun 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Durango doctor packing up

Richard Grossman retiring after 38 years

DATE: Jun 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: John Peel

Photographing the stars can be fun and easy

Greetings, stargazers. Astrophotography is great fun even if you don’t have the most expensive camera on the block. At star parties, I frequently see people pull out their phone...

DATE: Jun 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Using television to educate viewers about population

It is over 14 years since we’ve had TV in our home except for an old set to watch movies. Yet, I recognize TV can do wonders in changing people’s attitudes and behavior. Perhaps y...

DATE: Jun 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Integrated care

Implementing a system for treating the whole person, including mental health

DATE: Jun 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

A drive, a putt, $22,000 raised

It was a beautiful day on all levels when the 100 women at the Columbine Duet Golf Classic completed the event’s 20th tournament Thursday. The weather was perfect for both days of...

DATE: Jun 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Adopt a Road program reaches 14 years of success

Many of us travel on roads within the San Juan National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios area to get to the beautiful places we love. In fact, San Juan Public Lands cover m...

DATE: Jun 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

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