Is organic food better choice?

Lately, there seems to be a great deal of buzz about organic food. Is it the best way to go? When asking this question, several factors come into play, including price, quality, the presence...

Protect your trees: The ips beetle is creeping back

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...

Clubhouse Porch

Since the weather has taken a decided about-face and it now feels like golfing season, it is time to get serious about your game, and what better way to do that then getting into tournament ...

Music in the Mountains now means cool jazz

Now entering its 28th year, Music in the Mountains has been expanding the types of music it offers for several years, and now the organization is adding a jazz series to the mix. ...

Final days of session see flurry of new bills

The 2014 Colorado legislative session is in its final hours. The state’s constitution allows the General Assembly 120 days and, after that, more legislation is only allowed if the governor c...

Hey, folks, city needs your elbow grease

Look high, look low around downtown and you’ll notice its dirty. Winter weather and colder temperatures tend to make civic housekeeping an exercise in futility. The summertime ma...

Prepare properly and you’ll enjoy your next hike

On the recommendation of a good friend and hiking mentor, my daughter and I recently hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. It was an awesome experience, and we treasured both the time spe...

Evaluating renting versus buying a home

There are a number of factors you need to consider to determine whether buying or renting is your best option. Renting is usually the best option when relocating is a possibility ...

‘Road strippers’? La Plata County draws the line

In the April 25 paper, there was an interesting item in the Local Briefs. The headline read: “Road Stripping To Take Place in County.” Isn’t it a bit cold for these strippers? Also, are the ...

Weekly hike allows us to watch life unfold in present moment

Col and I are walking down the hard-packed trail, bits of spring pushing up through dry oak leaves. I am answering his two-part question. First: When were you embarrassed as a child? Second:...

After a serene getaway, early morning panic at hotel

Traveling to popular destinations in China can be a challenge, but traveling off the beaten path is a whole other story, even if you speak Chinese. I had a week off of work and ...

Health care and the ACA: What veterans need to know

There are three things veterans should know about their health-care options: Veterans Affairs wants all veterans to receive health care that improves their health and well-being....