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Curious gate and mysterious door offer egregious egress in Durango

Did you know about the Gate to Nowhere? It’s by the Durango Joe’s drive-thru north of 32nd Street. Between the Caboose Motel and Durango Joe’s, there’s a concrete wall with a chain-link fenc...

DATE: Oct 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Time is of the essence for Durango High School track team, food trucks

Given recent events, could certain members of the Durango High School’s cross country team be training for a 4:20 mile? That certainly would be a high goal. Sign me, T.H.C. Runnin...

DATE: Oct 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line

In Durango, no-shows make their presence known

I recently organized a large celebration. The party was a hit, despite the fact that 40 of the invited guests who RSVP’d never showed up. I was taught that an RSVP is your word and a courtes...

DATE: Oct 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Oh deer, loose moose tests its mettle in the river

We’ve all heard of tourists asking, “At what elevation do deer turn into elk?” Given last week’s surprise animal appearance in the Animas River, there’s a new question: “At what elevation of...

DATE: Oct 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Options are few when trying to curb unwanted parkers

Most houses have space for two cars in the driveways, but we have a third car we prefer to park in front of our house. Some nearby houses are college rentals. When the third car is out, oppo...

DATE: Sep 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Despite recent test scores, intelligence is on the rise

The Environmental Protection Agency polluted the Animas River, so obviously that arm of government should be closed. Should we also shut down the Department of Education because people are g...

DATE: Sep 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Local vehicle accessories include mountain goats, wenches

Is it too late to enter my 2008 Toyota Tacoma into the classic car show? The truck itself is nothing special, but the hood ornament is surely a prize winner. By the way, this occurred at the...

DATE: Sep 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Reservoir signs provide the best typos by a dam site

Dear Mr. Action Line, can you investigate these aquatic orthographic oversights spotted nearby at Vallecito and Totten reservoirs? Sign me, Aqua-nonymous Following Action Line’s ...

DATE: Sep 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line

City might run out of words in Sustainability Action Plan

Aren’t you constantly amazed at the politically correct gobbledygook from our elected officials? Specifically, this pertains to the City Council “Sustainability Action Plan” announced via th...

DATE: Aug 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line

City’s ‘libary’ directional sign is one for the history books

I was recently in Durango visiting my sister, Debbie Williams, who thought that Action Line might find the attached photo of interest. Taken at the old public library, the sign drew our atte...

DATE: Aug 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Bold gulp makes governor the toast of the town

If Gov. Hickenlooper is willing to drink water from the Animas River so soon after the toxic spill, what else is he willing to drink? Is he available to hire as entertainment for my next soc...

DATE: Aug 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line

What in the blazes is up with that maple at the county fairgrounds?

There’s a tree at the La Plata County Fairgrounds that’s turning yellowish red. There are a couple of other trees doing the same thing in various parts of town. It seems way too early for tr...

DATE: Aug 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line