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A happy new year to all

DEAR READERS: Welcome to 2023! A new year has arrived, and the last one is behind us. As always, this new year brings with it our hopes for a new beginning. Today presents an opportunity to ...

DATE: Dec 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Generational differences at the holidays

Happy 2023! Here’s hoping people have had a fulfilling holiday time with friends and family. I had a family Thanksgiving with people I dearly love. We gathered in Denver and all camped down ...

DATE: Dec 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

For every season, there is a converse

During the winter solstice, I was sitting (on a beach) at roughly 21.6940 degrees N. Daylength was around 10 hours and 45 minutes. Compared to Durango (37.2753 degrees N), I had about 1 hour...

DATE: Dec 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Need integrated health care focused on brain disorders

As a result of my two guest columns in The Durango Herald and The Journal about my experiences with Alzheimer’s, I’ve received a multitude of pats on the back, hugs and messages of support f...

DATE: Dec 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Secret leads to havoc when family finds out

DEAR ABBY: I was married to a man whose family always seemed to be in each other’s business. His 18-year-old niece already had two children when she became pregnant again. She hid it from ev...

DATE: Dec 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Ring in new year with Nu Bass Theory

It’s not electronic music. Although there are elements that pull from the EDM genre, the band and musical project of Nu Bass Theory is not your typical DJ outfit where there’s a dude behind ...

DATE: Dec 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

New bills address math scores, lead, water literacy and more

As I head into my final two years as your House District 59 representative, I eagerly anticipate the work ahead. Colorado law permits every legislator to present five bills in a committee ea...

DATE: Dec 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Woman prefers thrill of the hunt

DEAR ABBY: I am a woman in my late 30s. I have had a few failed relationships and a marriage that ended in divorce. At one point, I juggled three lovers at a time. I like being in a committe...

DATE: Dec 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Lower suicide rates? Look at immigrants

First-generation immigrants from Latin America report some of the lowest levels of suicide in the nation, and this despite living with constant anxiety due to compromised legal statuses, wor...

DATE: Dec 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

New year holds promise of new start

Perhaps like me you see the end of the year as a time for reflection – an opportunity to assess what has recently passed and the lessons that have been learned. I find it is a time also to b...

DATE: Dec 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Grocery store in Three Springs? Yes, no and maybe

Dear Action Line: I recently heard that the proposed Farmers Fresh Market that was to be built just south of the Morehart Murphy Subaru dealership had been canceled. As residents of the ...

DATE: Dec 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line

What’s the best way to stay in touch?

DEAR ABBY: I have a much younger friend in another state, and we like to keep in touch. I prefer email, as I’m elderly, hard of hearing and look after my husband, who is having cognitive pro...

DATE: Dec 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

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.