Columnists

Do not try to dance around topic of radical Islam

When you don’t call things by their real name, you always get in trouble. And this administration, so fearful of…

January 21, 2015

Neighbors

Margie Deane Gray fêted and honored

After winning the Women’s Resource Center’s Volunteer of the Year award, Margie Deane Gray gets a hug from incoming WRC…

January 20, 2015

Bottom Line

In business, precision is preferable

Ask the average business owner if he or she wants to make more money, and the answer will be “Yes.”…

January 20, 2015

Formalities dispensed; it’s down to business

We attended the outdoor inauguration of the governor and were fortunate that it was a warmer day than when the…

January 19, 2015

View from the Center

The year of the sheep promises font of creativity

The sheep, oddly enough, is thought to be the most feminine sign of the zodiac – perhaps because this is…

January 19, 2015

La Plata Health Watch

Save a life: Know the signs of heart attack

Coronary heart disease remains the leading cause of death and disability in the United States. Nearly one-third of all deaths…

January 18, 2015

John Peel

The ugly side of cute deer

Feeding animals may seem helpful, but it can be fatal

January 18, 2015

Action Line

Large snowman on rooftop gets a frosty reception

The inflatable giant-sized snowman keeps on smiling at passers-by from atop of the Pet Haus at Camino de Rio and…

January 18, 2015

Adventures in Motherhood

Too much time lingering over past misses present

“Wow, they’re really ramped up over those balloons,” I told Dan one night, wincing as balloon-batting bodies crashed into each…

Red Cross and you

Snowstorm a reminder to always be prepared

The American Red Cross encourages families to have a plan should an emergency such as a power outage occur. It…

The Travel Troubleshooter

Travel in 2015: What to expect on the road

Not this consumer advocate. No one really knows what will happen next year, even someone who’s been trend-watching as long…

Pedagogy for democracy: To criticize or to whitewash?

Jefferson County School District, the second largest school district in Colorado, has recently taken action toward abandoning this responsibility. Its…

Car keys unlock the door to higher social status?

I won’t even try to say I’m immune to this condition. I’m right there with them, showing off my ability…

Downtown Lowdown

Hip-hop for a good cause at benefit concert

Every day, more than a few men and women come home broken; offering them medical assistance and helping them gain…

Your Ecological House

The gas glut may add to climate chaos

The recent tapping of America’s unconventional oil reserves, mostly found in shale deposits, has had the short-term effect of reducing…

Living with Wildlife

When dogs chase wildlife, both can get hurt

Living with Wildlife Advisory Board As much as we love our canine companions, we have to recognize their impact on…

From the Extension Office

Radon: Winter best time to test your home for this silent killer

This gas kills about 500 Coloradans annually. It is a Class A carcinogen and the No. 1 cause of lung…