Times staff report

WENDY RICE

Position: COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

Courtesy University of Colorado Boulder

Declare independence from health-care greed with Amendment 69

By Don Martin Two hundred-and forty-years ago, American colonists struggled hard with deep ideological issues with Mother England. Life in America was hard. Yet England continued raising taxes...

DATE: June 30, 2016 | COLUMN: Talk of the Times

July 4 triggers uneasy feelings

In Bayfield we take great pride in our Independence Day activities - the Lions Club breakfast, the parade that's grown too large to go around twice, the park activities, the fireworks that are...

DATE: June 30, 2016 | COLUMN: Talk of the Times

County asking for tax increase for Road & Bridge Fund

Courtesy La Plata County Board of Commissioners La Plata County crews are responsible for ensuring that our 653 miles of county roads provide residents and visitors safe, efficient routes around...

DATE: June 24, 2016 | COLUMN: Talk of the Times

To the victims, all mass shootings are terrorism

Colorado has a tragic history of mass shootings. First was Columbine High School in 1999. Then a man invaded the high school near Bailey, took a bunch of girls hostage and killed one. In 2012 we...

DATE: June 16, 2016 | COLUMN: Talk of the Times

Bullies reach new low in questioning financial need

Whatever happened to, "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all?" Questioning a military widow for accepting financial support, to me, is about the lowest thing someone could do....

DATE: June 9, 2016 | COLUMN: Talk of the Times

Primary election ballots are coming

Colorado has a primary election on June 28. No, there won't be any presidential candidates to vote against, but there will be contests of interest. For local Democrats, that's the district...

DATE: May 26, 2016 | COLUMN: Talk of the Times

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 opportunity to vote on who would be...

DATE: May 5, 2016 | COLUMN: 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 against...

DATE: April 28, 2016 | COLUMN: 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 your lane. You'll...

DATE: April 14, 2016 | COLUMN: 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 the rain. ...

DATE: April 7, 2016 | COLUMN: 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 skills, creativity, socialization skills,...

DATE: March 31, 2016 | COLUMN: 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 encompasses Archuleta, Dolores, La...

DATE: March 25, 2016 | COLUMN: Talk of the Times

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