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Oh, là là! Family has intimate trip to ‘Gay Paree’

When Hope Hamilton made a commitment to taking seven of her eight grandchildren on a “trip of a lifetime” after they graduated from high school, she didn’t exactly do the math. (H...

DATE: Nov 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Two Durangoans injured in Myanmar

Two Durangoans were seriously injured in Myanmar while on a humanitarian mission, and they now are back home to heal. Sandy Bielenberg and Tricia Karpfen were in the Southeast Asi...

DATE: Nov 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Chefs’ dinner warms heart, soul and tummy

Durango is home to an amazingly talented group of chefs and restaurateurs. One night of the year, they all come together to support an important community cause. The Sexual Assaul...

DATE: Nov 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Winter storm warning issued for San Juans

Snow is expected in the San Juan Mountains through tonight, with 12 to 18 inches forecasted to accumulate at Durango Mountain Resort. The National Weather Service issued a winter ...

DATE: Nov 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three new to Dyslexia Hall

Believe it or not, some people are not devoted readers of Neighbors. The column is always a gripping read, of course, but it’s a lot of words for someone dealing with dyslexia. ...

DATE: Nov 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Morley Ballantine receives high honor

Late newspaperwoman is named to Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame

DATE: Nov 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Remembering their service

Veterans all have stories to tell

DATE: Nov 9, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Habitat to build home for a beloved brood

It’s the kind of story you see on ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” only this time it’s happening here, and the recipient of the home is someone who’s putting in both sweat equity and ...

DATE: Nov 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Making a world of difference

I guess you could call it taking volunteering to a high level, make that a very high level. Not only in commitment, but literally, too, in altitude. One of the great ideas in trav...

DATE: Nov 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Buzz Bus could get second breath of life

Local residents oppose bus-pass cost increase

DATE: Nov 4, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Body of Durango man discovered

21-year-old FLC student known to have history of diabetes

DATE: Nov 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Traveling to the land of dragons and pandas

There are parties, fêtes and celebrations, and then there are galas. The parents at St. Columba School are masters of the gala. On Saturday, they went all-out for Moonrise over H...

DATE: Oct 29, 2013 | CATEGORY: Neighbors