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Will there ever be a 51st state?

North Colorado joins Jefferson, West Kansas, Superior and other failed attempts at separation

GOP governor contenders off to a bold start

Primary season is good sport for political nerds, with candidates of the same party vying to outdo one another as the most pure ideological water-carrier. There is certainly no small amount ...

The continuous struggle for rights in America

History is a cycle of oppression and peace, the progression of science and society. Humans always look to the past, judging the actions from decades to millennia before. We do not, however, ...

Sportsmen benefit from protecting watershed

By Ty Churchwell Trout Unlimited It’s a special time of year for hunters and anglers. Across the country, hunters are pulling out camouflage clothing and warm boots. Bl...

The daunting task of figuring out how to pay for college

As we roll into the winter months, many high school students are preparing their college applications and asking the inevitable question: “How will I pay for college?” Many students and thei...

Chefs’ dinner warms heart, soul and tummy

Durango is home to an amazingly talented group of chefs and restaurateurs. One night of the year, they all come together to support an important community cause. The Sexual Assaul...

Tips to thwart your canine escape artist

Many dogs never even think of escaping from the confines of their home while others see escaping as just a fun challenge in an otherwise boring day. There are many reasons that a...

Clinton captains the Mothership to Sky Ute Casino

The musical works of George Clinton owe as much to American rock music and Jimi Hendrix as it does to the funk and soul sound of James Brown. Both genres clearly are present in th...

Parents watch an annual ritual with special pride

As parents, Pam and I have watched Cassie and Travis grow from infants to adults. This process is not simple, and the final results are never known. Now that they are both marri...

The best gift? Become a master gardener

Forty-one more shopping days until Christmas. I’m not sure what Santa has in mind for the kids, but I have seen plenty of commercials touting something called a “Furby,” which I’...

Heatseeking boxelder bugs invade homes

One of my favorite memories with my son is when he was 2 and just getting good at walking. His favorite thing to do was to walk around our block, a task that would take me five m...

Norton takes a few punches, then delivers his own

Like Ken Norton Sr. and Ken Norton Jr. before him, Gary Norton knows how to take a punch. He can dish it out, too. Like the professional boxer and his professional NFL...