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WASHINGTON – Why should Republicans engage in outreach to African-Americans, even though the level of suspicion is so high and the yield in votes is likely to be so low? Even among some ref...

By Wendy Rice Colorado State Extension What causes the body to turn on itself? This is also known as inflammation (Latin meaning “I ignite”). Inflammation is the body’...

By Rebecca Samulski This month it has been 70 years since the U.S. Forest Service and Ad Council created Smokey Bear, over five years before a badly burned bear cub was recovered in the Lin...

Ever since the end of the world wars, the United States has become the most powerful and wealthy nation in history. Why are we so blessed? While in college, my youngest daughter Laura was spending her...

My, my, my, Joel Kantor is very upset with three Montezuma County commissioners for something they did or didn’t do. Blundered and blindered, they apparently ignored the wisdom and wishes of those “th...

How much more of this inexperienced dangerous man must we take? How much more before the Democrats admit the biggest mistake of their party in getting this community organizer elected? I know you mu...

By rEBECCA sAMULSKI This month it has been 70 years since the U.S. Forest Service and Ad Council created Smokey Bear, over five years before a badly burned bear cub was recovered in the Lin...

Thank you for the kind article. We just wanted to thank all the departments involved in Tri State and every department in the county. The support we have received from the fire community i...