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Meaning of nebula remains ‘fuzzy’

Greetings stargazers. Many scientific terms are very specific, but the term nebula is, well, nebulous. In a very generic sense, it simply means a fuzzy thing. But there are a wide variety of...

DATE: Dec 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Climate change action not a spectator sport

Climate change is a stress-multiplier. For example, though drought is common in our region, climate change has made the current drought the longest and deepest in at least 1,200 years. Clima...

DATE: Dec 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Red Flag laws must be used to work

When Colorado passed its Red Flag law, called “Extreme Risk Protection Orders,” in 2019, El Paso County Sheriff Bill Elder announced his opposition. “I am exploring all legal options and am ...

DATE: Dec 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Man divides time with wife, mistress

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my wife for a little over a year. I love her. However, right before our wedding, I met a co-worker I’ll call “Alexis.” We hit it off, and I consider her a c...

DATE: Dec 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Where’s that confounded parking garage?

Dear Action Line: I have looked all over for this garage. Can you help? – E. Lee Gullparker Dear E. Lee: OK, after spending all weekend driving around Durango, Action Line is stumped to...

DATE: Dec 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line

What we learned from CD-3 midterm elections

The recent elections in our 3rd Congressional District may be a turning point. But where it is leading us is far from settled. Nevertheless, there are four lessons from the recent election w...

DATE: Dec 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Irony in crypto lender filing for Chapter 11 protection

Within the bankruptcies of crypto lenders, there is a genuine irony: The centralized governmental authority cryptocurrency denounces is its savior. Earlier this month, FTX filed for Chapter ...

DATE: Dec 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Religious doctrine on sterilization in way of good medical care

“Shapeshifter” I have to make you sick to make you well, The oncologist says, five months we’ll scour each cell of your abdomen clean. – from “Refugee” by Pamela Uschuk When I...

DATE: Dec 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Friendship with doctor’s wife awkward

DEAR ABBY: For several years, I have gone to a medical specialist I’ll call “Eric” for certain issues. Eric’s wife, “Nina,” and I were very close friends. Our families celebrated holidays an...

DATE: Dec 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Saying goodbye for the last time

Have you had to say goodbye to someone you know you’ll never see again? Whether from dying or distance or something else, it’s very difficult, but can be beautiful. Traveling to Maine in Oct...

DATE: Dec 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

'Share the Love Cycle’ put heart in Spoketober

The “Share the Love Cycle” event showcased the cycling community’s heart and passion on Oct. 7 to 9 during Durango’s inaugural Spoketober, a monthlong cycling celebration. On a beautiful, c...

DATE: Dec 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

Make the holidays about family, not the flu

With the beautiful dusting of the first snow comes the holidays’ less-celebrated counterpart: flu season. While holiday gatherings are a wonderful time to share laughter and fun, they can al...

DATE: Dec 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

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.