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From our Congressman

Gold King Mine spill: How we can all become better citizen-scientists

There are many people looking at it with different lenses and contributing to a better plan for mine cleanup and…

August 6, 2016

From our Congressman

Tipton putting industry ahead of public

Is Rep. Scott Tipton being influenced by the gas and oil industry to make such a blatant and careless error?…

August 6, 2016

From our Congressman

Budgeting process means looking ahead to 2017

I wanted to give some updates about what we are hearing, and what we are doing as commissioners. First, though,…

August 6, 2016

From our Congressman

One year later, the EPA still must do more

Cory Gardnerdu1-i-syn That’s why I remain committed to seeing that the EPA is held fully accountable for its actions and…

August 6, 2016

Serving Veterans

Veterans Stand Down is a hand up, not a hand out

The La Plata County Veterans Service Office provides information and assistance to veterans and their families. There is a wide…

August 6, 2016

From the Extension Office

4-H members to star at the La Plata County Fair

On Saturday, the public can attend the 4-H Horse Show and the open class American Rabbit Breeders Association show. These…

August 3, 2016

Coroner's Report

When fright kills, is it murder or an accident?

The recognition that a person may be guilty of some degree of murder even though no physical injury was inflicted…

August 3, 2016

Authentic Aging

Vacations bring so much joy, but challenges too

Not only is it fun, but traveling gives us different perspectives on things. It takes us from our comfortable routines…

August 3, 2016

Clubhouse Porch

Majors are done; tournament play still heating up

Even an astonishing and pressure-packed eagle by defending champion Jason Day on the final hole made the final putt by…

August 3, 2016

What's Up Downtown

There’s still lots to do this summer

There still are plenty of events coming up in late summer with something to do for everyone. This Saturday, Michael…

August 2, 2016

Neighbors

A toast to 30 years of Music in the Mountains

They had their work cut out for them on the transporting part, because far from the sunny skies of Tuscany,…

August 2, 2016

From our Congressman

Local businesses have had more than enough time to comply with the ADA

Jason Ragsdale was reminded last week of that nearly universal condition when he and his organization, the Southwest Center for…

August 1, 2016

Action Line

Action Line: Recreation and sanitation mingle at park bench

Mrs. Action Line checks out the bench with a stench overlooking the Animas River, as local tubers float past and…

July 31, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Saucy airline emails border on the creepy

“First dates can be a little awkward,” it declared. “But that seems impossible with someone like you. Just to be…

July 30, 2016

From our Congressman

Parks and Wildlife aims for public input and guidance to help with budget woes

Actually, the first big-game season, for bowhunters, opens in August. Many of those hunters are well into their preparations now.…

July 30, 2016

From our Congressman

Mine, power plant part of moving to cleaner energy

The Navajo Nation is part of the future of a cleaner energy industry. By reinvesting a meaningful portion of its…

July 30, 2016

La Plata Health Watch

Taking 5 or more medications? It may be time to de-prescribe

Some 200-plus years later, his words still ring true. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Health…

July 27, 2016

Adventures in Motherhood

In high country, adults, kids get what they need

Three kids are bent over a gopher hole, every cell in their bodies magnetized to this precise spot. The other…

July 27, 2016

Clubhouse Porch

Tichi children drive, chip and putt way to regionals

Levi and Lilly Tichi both qualified in the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship competition recently in Grand Junction. The twosome…

July 27, 2016

Get Growing

Show off what you’ve grown this summer at the La Plata County Fair

By Naomi Riess How is your garden coming along this summer? Every summer, we all have big plans. Often, these…

July 27, 2016

Money Savvy

Separate finances are no help to your relationship

Originally, “Dutch treat” was a derogatory phrase meaning no treat at all. And when it comes to personal finances with…

July 26, 2016

Neighbors

A private concert with Reichert, Hannigan

That was particularly true July 19 at the home of Katy Freiberger and Lawrence Althouse, when they treated about 40…

July 26, 2016

From our Congressman

Family appreciates community support

From left: Tica Clarke, Denvir Clarke, Lucas Perlstein, Benjamin Clarke, Haley Clarke and Simon Clarke.Courtesy of the Clarke family I…

July 23, 2016

From our Congressman

Minority children suffer from hate rhetoric in presidential campaign

du1-i-syn Every four years, educators across the country look to the presidential election for teachable lessons about the electoral process,…

July 23, 2016