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Your participation needed in presidential caucuses

That’s when we have precinct caucuses, the first step to determine which presidential wannabees will get Colorado delegates for the…

February 25, 2016

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

Do you know someone or are you a person who is living alone and aging who could use some extra…

February 11, 2016

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Colorado highways need funding

The second regular session of the 70th Colorado General Assembly of the Colorado House of Representatives was called to order by…

January 28, 2016

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Guest Columnist: Let Lake Powell go

The plan is called the “Colorado River Conservation Partnership,” and it was launched by the federal Bureau of Reclamation, the…

January 21, 2016

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County offers new ways to pay property taxes in 2016

Last November, the citizens of La Plata County were asked to vote for or against a mill levy increase. The…

January 14, 2016

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What will 2016 bring us?

I think as I’m getting older, however, I’m getting less enthusiastic about New Year’s resolutions. Perhaps I’ve seen too many…

January 4, 2016

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Shootings belie season of peace and goodwill

But I’m having trouble getting my enthusiasm up, given recent news events, specifically the Nov. 27 killings at the Planned…

December 10, 2015

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It’s not too late to get your flu shot!

San Juan Basin Health (SJBH) reminds residents that it is not too late to get your vaccine as flu activity…

November 25, 2015

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Thanks to those who make our community a good place

I was glad to see that many people attend at mid-day on a weekday. I hope there will be more…

November 19, 2015

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County offers information on snow removal, driving safety

For snow removal and maintenance purposes, the county is divided into four districts, each with its own road and bridge…

November 12, 2015

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Grieving for a child changes a family forever

Each of us has a special day that changes one’s life. Mine was 12 years ago Oct. 31 when my…

November 5, 2015

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Support our kids, and please vote Tuesday

Please get them to the polls. It really doesn’t get much easier than receiving a ballot in the mail, filling…

October 29, 2015

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Upper Pine Fire District urges residents to prepare for winter

Winter is just around the corner, and the Upper Pine River Fire Protection District has some suggestions to keep everyone…

October 22, 2015

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There’s an election here this November

Times columnist Yo! Listen up! There’s an important election coming, even if the airwaves aren’t flooded with sleazy political ads.…

October 15, 2015

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Sales tax increase makes sense

Times editor If paying an extra penny for every buck spent in Bayfield helps our roads and storm sewers, then…

October 8, 2015

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Ban this book, please!

This week, locally and around the country, bookstores and libraries have been observing Banned Books Week, reminding us that there…

October 1, 2015

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County holding information sessions on tax lien auctions

La Plata County Treasurer Pssst. Let me tell you about a great money making opportunity the La Plata County government…

September 24, 2015

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TABOR requires pot tax holiday

The herb was free of the state’s 15 percent excise and 10 percent pot sales taxes that day, a significant…

September 17, 2015

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Lots of people work on Labor Day

There are locals who have that as a paid day off. Enjoy, and be careful on the roads. But lots…

September 3, 2015

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Let’s build those darned bridges

In case you missed Carole’s article on Aug. 7, the Town of Bayfield wants to replace the two bridges on…

August 27, 2015

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Effects of toxic spill in Animas River linger and spread

Times Senior Staff Writer Let’s get the evil incompetent EPA!! They caused the toxic mine spill that turned the Animas…

August 20, 2015

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Where did my summer go?

Please. It’s that dreaded question. “Are you ready for school yet?” No, no, and heck no. I mean, on one…

August 6, 2015

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Food safety law is good for consumers – if it were funded

Rural Health News Service Just five years ago, Congress passed a big, widely hailed law that promised to make America’s…

July 30, 2015

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Try classical music – it’s good for you!

First, the darned thing got built last year, and it’s wonderful. Second, Bayfield was actually hosting a performance by Music…

July 23, 2015