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RVers take note: Twin Buttes a ‘little loud’ with highway traffic

Dear Action Line: I’m wondering if the Twin Buttes trail parking lot is the new RV homeless camp? There seem to be more and more RVs camping here. The sign on the north wall says “No cam...

DATE: Jul 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Closure of San Juan Generation Station signals coal’s demise

The Four Corners took a significant step toward a coal-free future as Unit 1 of the San Juan Generating Station closed forever on June 30. The event occurred without fanfare, and represents ...

DATE: Jul 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Husband, wife disrespect parents

DEAR ABBY: I have two sons I’m very proud of. My husband and I have raised them to be respectful and to make responsible decisions. However, I go to bed in tears each night feeling we have f...

DATE: Jul 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Independent voters ready to exert influence

I don’t want to be called unaffiliated. That’s what Colorado’s secretary of state calls me. Merriam-Webster says it means I am “not associated with another.” It’s not true. I am an independe...

DATE: Jul 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Family struggles to grow roots

DEAR ABBY: My husband, my child and I have moved six times over an eight-year period. Some of the moves were within months of each other. All of them were for financial or emotional reasons....

DATE: Jul 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

The Crags celebrate new album with show

The music business is a drag. It’s a business that can be unforgiving, at times awarding mediocrity and ignoring some releases that truly are great. The indie level has always been the go-to...

DATE: Jul 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Frequent ‘breaks’ define relationship

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Ashton,” is bisexual. After we have fights, he takes “breaks” and uses them to be with other men. He has several friends who are bisexual or transgender. He is pres...

DATE: Jul 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Bone broth: Is it a ‘superfood’?

If you struggle with digestive pain and discomfort, autoimmune disease, brain fog, low energy, diarrhea, constipation, gas, bloating and much more, today you will learn about a single drink ...

DATE: Jul 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

No left-hand turn allowed? Show us a (new) sign!

Dear Action Line: When, if ever, will the no-left-turn sign at north City Market be replaced or repainted, so traffic pulling out of the store parking lot on to Main Avenue does not try ...

DATE: Jul 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line

RETURN bill ‘devastating to incredible outdoor heritage’

A recent bill proposal, called the RETURN Our Constitutional Rights Act of 2022, has been introduced to essentially repeal the Pittman-Robertson Act and the Dingell-Johnson Act. In a nutshel...

DATE: Jul 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Becoming Colorado: 100 objects that illuminate the state’s vivid history and people

Imagine trying to define our state’s diverse history and culture by carefully choosing 100 objects selected from History Colorado’s 15 million documents, photographs and artifacts. Then, on...

DATE: Jul 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Don’t overlook Ophiuchus – the 13th sign of the zodiac

Greetings, stargazers. I am really happy with the recent rain and will gladly trade a few good observing nights for a reduced fire danger. Please ignore me if I try to predict the weather, b...

DATE: Jul 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies