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Not everyone is a rooter for city’s sewer-line insurance

What’s with the sewer line warranty letter from the city? How much of a kickback does Dick White get for endorsing this company that sells insurance for sewer-line repairs? How much did Dura...

DATE: May 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Green has become the new black on certain area roads

I noticed the city painted bright green markings on several streets downtown. I came up with three possible reasons for this but thought Action Line might have more insight. Is it ... ...

DATE: May 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Bi-polar street sign doesn’t predict epic global shift

I noticed today the street sign on East Second Avenue and Seventh Street now tells me Earth has flipped itself, and the street is now “West Second Avenue.” What happened to cause such a reve...

DATE: May 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Right on track for summer of bizarre parking ploys

I took this photo last Sunday at East Second Avenue and 15th Street – that intersection by the cable company. Apparently, our parking problem is worst than we think! Police had the vehicle t...

DATE: May 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Action Line

‘Road strippers’? La Plata County draws the line

In the April 25 paper, there was an interesting item in the Local Briefs. The headline read: “Road Stripping To Take Place in County.” Isn’t it a bit cold for these strippers? Also, are the ...

DATE: May 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Lot of gray areas concerning black bear survey

I received the Colorado Parks & Wildlife’s survey on black bears. Even though it took a whole 15 minutes of my valuable time that I could otherwise spend watching educational television (lik...

DATE: Apr 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Action Line City fire-infrastructure signs spark curiosity

On the outside, northeast corner of the Steamworks building, there’s a commemorative metal plaque that says “Fire Dept. Conn.” What’s the Fire Department of Connecticut doing in Durango? Sig...

DATE: Apr 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Action Line

There’s plenty to do for touristy doobie do-ers

How about a list of things to do in Durango if you’re a marijuana tourist? Someone needs to address this important issue. I certainly don’t want them driving. No name for me, please. Might b...

DATE: Apr 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Action Line

City wants to give ‘flushable’ wipes the bum’s rush

Something has reared its ugly head recently, and I need Action Line to look into it. To avoid a crisis in the city sewer system, the public is being asked to dispose of used baby wipes in a ...

DATE: Apr 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Are uncontrolled intersections out of control?

I’ve noticed three intersections (perhaps more) not having any type of traffic sign. No “stop,” no “yield,” nothing. These intersections are Second Street and East Third Avenue, Third Street...

DATE: Mar 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Downtown trash cans in step with pedestrians

Have you ever noticed how many Main Avenue trash cans have ended up in Rio Grande Land? It’s as if they migrated south for the winter. Will the trash cans come back up the street, like the s...

DATE: Mar 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Nothing dippy about power-pole sign near library

Along the Animas River Trail, there’s a power pole with a weird white plastic sign saying “3 Phase Dip Up.” It’s just north of the Durango Public Library. Curiously, the “3 Phase Dip Up” sig...

DATE: Mar 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Action Line