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Celebrating 25 years and 400 trained leaders

We come in all shapes and sizes: bankers, journalists, elected officials, nonprofit executive leaders, board members, volunteers and professionals, Girl Scout troop leaders, teachers and pri...

DATE: Jun 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Working-class rock is alive and well in Durango

The aspiration of fame and fortune should be the last thing on the list of what you want to achieve when you put together a band. It’s really an unattainable goal. For every band that sells ...

DATE: Jun 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Clubhouse Porch

I first want to congratulate the 2014 U.S.Open Women’s Champion Michelle Wie on winning on that unforgiving Pinehurst No. 2 course last weekend. While we have seen our share of er...

DATE: Jun 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

At the 4-H state conference, La Plata County kids shine

I hope everyone is having a great start to summer. June has been a fun-filled time for many 4-H members who have participated in a successful in-state exchange program, natural ...

DATE: Jun 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Do your part to reduce possible issues with bears

With bear activity picking up, here are some tips and resources for avoiding problems with bears. Vehicles and garage doors Reports of bears breaking into vehicles, she...

DATE: Jun 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Bear Smart

Fish and Wildlife is utterly failing to protect lynx

Who cares about lynx? I ask this question for two reasons. One: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, by law, is supposed to care about lynx, but doesn’t. Two:...

DATE: Jun 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

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