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County’s Animal Control officers wear many hats

By Alexandria Jun La Plata County Humane Society I was asked to write an article educating the public about what Animal Protection does, but as I began to articulate th...

DATE: Feb 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: From the Humane Society

Four critical things to do before you make an offer

Before you have your agent prepare and submit your offer, there are four critical things that should be considered or steps that should be taken. The most critical step before mov...

DATE: Feb 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

4-H livestock projects teach skills that last a lifetime

4-H livestock and animal projects inspire lifelong learning in young people. 4-H members can enroll in horse, dog, cat, cow, sheep, goat, swine, poultry and rabbit animal projects...

DATE: Feb 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Five keys to eliminating your debt

Today’s column is about getting started on a successful path to paying off your debt. If you’re like me, making more money isn’t the only answer. After all, over the years, our in...

DATE: Feb 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

McLachlan: Classroom lessons inform legislation

Not much is as fulfilling as a classroom of first graders giggling as they tell you how they want to change the world: Be nice. Listen to others. Lots of ice cream. More recess. It’s hard to...

DATE: Feb 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: From the State House

Hoyt: The next generation - America’s future farmers and ranchers depend upon training and education today

America’s future farmers and ranchers depend upon training and education today

DATE: Feb 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Wigton: Shared schooling and the many ways to educate a child

“What is shared school?” This is the question that I am asked most often when parents learn about Durango School District 9-R’s Shared School Program. As the name imp...

DATE: Feb 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: On Education

Ragsdale: Words — a force for harm or good in the world

Our words have the power to shape people’s lives, whether it’s through the pounding of white supremacists’ marches or our president’s hateful tweets. Stereotyping has become a dan...

DATE: Feb 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Students on Point

Man lies about last name

DEAR ABBY: I’ve recently started seeing someone, and we have shared a wealth of information about ourselves with each other. When I asked him his last name, he said it was “Erickson.” Wh...

DATE: Feb 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

As Jong Jin Kim’s immigrant dream comes true

Well, this is embarrassing: At the same time the U.S. is debating a way to protect the Dreamers, America has officially fallen in love with the daughter of Korean immigrants who came to Amer...

DATE: Feb 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Mike Littwin

Girlfriend’s income emasculating

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Hal,” and I have been dating for a year and a half, living together for six months. I’m afraid he feels emasculated. Because I make more money than he does, a l...

DATE: Feb 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Durango teachers, staff deserve respect for their dedication to students

Durango is so fortunate to have a highly dedicated team of teachers, support staff and administrators who work hard to provide our children a positive experience. Unfortunately, ...

DATE: Feb 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

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