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House bill would allow of presidential primary, local caucus

By J. Paul Brown Colorado State Representative, HD 59 I heard loud and clear across the 59th House District that voters were not happy that they did not have the opport...

DATE: May 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Legalized discrimination didn't fly in Colorado

Back in 1992, around 53 percent of Colorado voters approved Amendment 2 to the state constitution, making it illegal for pinko-liberal towns like Boulder and Aspen to ban discrimination agai...

DATE: Apr 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Consider what TABOR budget limits are costing you

Bayfield-area residents, have you noticed the condition of Highway 160 east of the Elmore's stoplight? Glance at the pavement as you're driving, within the limits of staying in y...

DATE: Apr 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Estate planning is important for future

By Wendy Rice Family and consumer science agent, La Plata County Extension Office Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass, it's about learning how to dance in ...

DATE: Apr 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Playtime isn't just play for our children

By Jacqueline Juliana Bayfield Primary School Would you like to boost your child's confidence and self-esteem? How about accelerate their problem solving s...

DATE: Mar 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Carrying forward lessons in water management: Southwestern Water Conservation District turns 75

By John Porter President, Southwest Water Conservation District Created in 1941 by the Colorado General Assembly, the Southwestern Water Conservation District encompass...

DATE: Mar 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

I'm trying to wake up, gimme one more week

All right, it's Day Six of stupid ugly horrible Daylight Saving Time, and I'm groggy, I'm hungry all morning, and I want to fall asleep every night on my dinner plate. Yep, I stil...

DATE: Mar 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Once again, daylight savings time stinks

It's time this Saturday night for that annual exercise in stupidity, setting our clocks forward one hour. Honestly, it's just moronic. Our household already has to get up early to...

DATE: Mar 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Your participation needed in presidential caucuses

We've watched the political action in Iowa and New Hampshire. Our turn is coming on Tuesday, March 1, in Colorado. That's when we have precinct caucuses, the first step to determ...

DATE: Feb 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

In-home service grant vouchers available for La Plata County residents

Courtesy La Plata County Senior Services Do you know someone or are you a person who is living alone and aging who could use some extra help with shopping or taking medication? ...

DATE: Feb 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Colorado highways need funding

By J. Paul Brown The second regular session of the 70th Colorado General Assembly of the Colorado House of Representatives was called to order by Speaker of the House Dickie Lee H...

DATE: Jan 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

Guest Columnist: Let Lake Powell go

A collaborative new plan to conserve water isn't really about conservation; it's about hydropower. The plan is called the "Colorado River Conservation Partnership," and it was lau...

DATE: Jan 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk of the Times

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