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After the trail comes the grub for chow time

Back in the days when cowboys herded cattle long miles to the railhead to ship them to market, there was no more welcome sight at the end of the day than the chuck wagon. Getting those littl...

DATE: Jul 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

When ‘Dragon Lady’ invaded Cortez

Anniversary of U-2 plane’s 1959 landing is Saturday

DATE: Jul 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

A productive cycle: $75,000 for sick kids

It’s every parent’s worst nightmare: finding out their child is gravely ill. For local families facing this challenge, Children’s Hospital Colorado provides treatment, often life-saving trea...

DATE: Jul 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

A classical issue: Making a living

Musicians’ career paths not always in harmony

DATE: Jul 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Saving a beautiful place

It’s a sure bet most folks who live in Southwest Colorado would name our gorgeous natural surroundings as one of the reasons they love it here. But in a county that has doubled i...

DATE: Jul 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Activist Robert Tyner dies at 98

Leaves legacy of water storage and volunteerism

DATE: Jul 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pops Night pops with energy and good fun

The music, the food, the decorations, folks dressed to the nines, the chance to socialize ... all make Pops Night at Music in the Mountains one of the most special events of the year, and th...

DATE: Jul 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

‘Mountains’ orchestra shines in rain

Crowds sparse for first weekend of music festival

DATE: Jul 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Friends of Arts enjoy a whizz-bang musician

Thursday was slightly overcast and thus absolutely comfortable for a July luncheon on the veranda of Mary Husemoller’s gorgeous Lake Durango home. The occasion was the annual Dura...

DATE: Jul 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Lightning sparks 3 blazes

Small fires start on Missionary Ridge

DATE: Jul 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cat Fire contained in Archuleta County

The Cat Fire, which began in southwest Archuleta County on Sunday afternoon was reported as 100 percent contained as of Tuesday evening after burning about 20 acres. More good new...

DATE: Jul 9, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Malan delights at festival’s Summer Soiree

Franz Liszt groupie Petronel Malan did her crush on the “rock star” composer proud Sunday night at the Music in the Mountains Summer Soiree at Durango Mountain Resort. And her tributes to Ha...

DATE: Jul 9, 2013 | CATEGORY: Neighbors