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Does moving fairgrounds make horse sense?

Dear Action Line: I’m wondering why the powers-that-be want to move the La Plata County Fairgrounds from its current spot on north Main to a plateau far, far away. I love having it in to...

DATE: May 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

What if the City Council candidates had tied?

Dear Action Line: I’m guessing this came up at some point during the recent Durango City Council election vote counting. What happens if there’s a tie? It’s of course incredibly unlikely...

DATE: Apr 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

With new tax in the bag, groceries coming off the table

Dear Action Line: My observation is that our community has adapted pretty well to the new bag laws. Like many other folks, I take reusable bags shopping. The 10-cent plastic bag fee hasn...

DATE: Apr 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Is there a right way to build a left turn lane?

Dear Action Line: Why is the left turn lane into Bodo on northbound U.S. Highway 550/160 almost three times longer than the left turn lane onto U.S. Highway 160 west just up the road? If...

DATE: Apr 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Pickleball for the kids? Not here, anyway

Dear Action Line: The walls are built, the court is paved, and it’s on city property unused for eight years. The only thing the city has to do is put up a net, poles, paint lines and gue...

DATE: Apr 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

For deer sake, what’s town drivers’ best action?

Dear Action Line: At 17th Street and Main Avenue, the deer cross in the crosswalk. It looks like The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” – it’s cute. They're colorblind so I’ll give them a pass for no...

DATE: Mar 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Illumination needed at 302 turn? Airport user thinks so

Dear Action Line: Farmington’s airport is not currently serviced by a commercial airline. Therefore, most northwest New Mexico citizens use the Durango-La Plata County Airport. This is O...

DATE: Mar 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Lift off after liftoff: New home may be needed for Lift 11

Dear Action Line: After my nice unexpected walk (Feb. 23) from lift 8 to lift 3 in the deep snow when the lift shut down, I started to think of all the improvements promised or dreamed o...

DATE: Mar 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

A dressing down for yoga pants wearers?

Dear Action Line: In the spring of 1993, the city of Durango was awarded a dubious honor, “The worst dressed city in America.” During the past 30 years, Durango residents have worked har...

DATE: Mar 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

La Plata County concerned about snail mailer failure

Dear Action Line: There’s a hard-paper insert with our La Plata County property tax bill that basically says the post office is slow and can’t be trusted. And that sending a check by mai...

DATE: Feb 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

The winter’s tale: Slippin, slidin’, sneerin’ (or not)

Dear Action Line: I was walking downtown on East Second Avenue on Feb. 7 and was surprised the sidewalk around the city-owned Carnegie Building (former library) was not shoveled. Is the ...

DATE: Feb 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Can’t see the forest for lack of parking?

Dear Action Line: When is it going to stop snowing? I’m just kidding – I love it! Because I love snowshoeing up at Haviland Lake. Only problem is, so do a lot of other people. The small ...

DATE: Feb 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line