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Medicaid work requirements a disaster for rural America, extend well beyond health outcomes

As the Senate debates imposing work requirements and potential cuts to Medicaid, rural America stands at the front lines of risk. For millions of rural residents, Medicaid is not just a safe...

DATE: Jun 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

One fine day … three generations of Durangoans walking and talking together

I took a walk one fine day recently, looking around, people-watching, enjoying myself, feeling the sun warm on my shoulders. Almost immediately, a young couple crossed my path. She was pregn...

DATE: Jun 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

On history: Ignorant or maligned, attempts to rewrite and whitewash history cannot stand

On June 4, we witnessed another brazen example of the sinister and ill-informed attempt by the Trump administration to whitewash and rewrite American history. During a Congressional hearing ...

DATE: Jun 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Recipient responds to gift with sharp tongue

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I recently moved out of state. His only living relative, a sister, recently came to visit. She has never been married. She is a retired professional and has a good ...

DATE: Jun 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

New Medicaid program to kick in for kids with disabilities, complex medical needs

Coming July 1, there is a new Medicaid program in Colorado for kids with disabilities and complex health needs. The Children with Complex Health Needs program combines two current programs: ...

DATE: Jun 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Attention trivia buffs, a ‘hootie of blowfish’ and more animal group names

If you play trivia regularly this will be good information for you. Animals that are gathered together in a group have some very unusual names. Let’s warm up with some well-known common exam...

DATE: Jun 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Man can’t brush off silence about treatment

DEAR ABBY: I found out that, behind my back, my best friend has been (secretly) growing hair for the past year. He knows I have been balding for many years. Although I have accepted my folli...

DATE: Jun 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Learn food safety for your summer barbecues

With the days getting longer and the evenings warmer, more and more La Plata County residents are likely headed outside to use their grills or smokers for cooking. While grilling is a great ...

DATE: Jun 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

If not you, then who?

Memorial Day has come and gone, and the San Juan Mountains Association field crews are out in full force. The unofficial start of summer is upon us, and we have already seen an uptick in vis...

DATE: Jun 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Group Shower driven by music

Band will play Saturday at Nordfest III

DATE: Jun 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

The escalating challenges of ranching in a hotter, drier Colorado

Jeff and Nicole Helmer have been ranching livestock in Southwest Colorado for 20 years. “Most every year is drier than the last,” they said. “Things that used to grow cannot compete with the...

DATE: Jun 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Colleague’s mockery hits a nerve

DEAR ABBY: A few months ago, I found out my adult child is transgender. Nobody knows yet except for me, my husband and my other child. Until this year, I have always worked in a very caring,...

DATE: Jun 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

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Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.