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Summer Milky Way an impressive sight

Greetings, stargazers. June is the month with the fewest nighttime stargazing hours. Not only are there more daylight hours, but the twilight hours are extra-long at this time of year, too. ...

DATE: Jun 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Woman chimes in about PDA

DEAR ABBY: A few months ago, my daughter told me she was with her boyfriend at the local bowling alley and they were kissing and hugging. When she went to use the ladies’ room, she was follo...

DATE: Jun 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

New Early Intervention evaluation system for Colorado begins July 1

Being a new parent is hard. Babies don’t come with an instruction manual, unless you count Dr. Spock’s notorious “Baby and Child Care” book from the 1940s. Kids also don’t come with a person...

DATE: Jun 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Camping without a campfire

As the summer heats up, camping season is upon us. And so is fire season. However, don’t let the lack of a campfire prevent you from having a classic memorable camping experience. There are ...

DATE: Jun 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

La Plata Impact Fund driven by local businesses

When local business owner Jonny Radding approached Local First Foundation about launching the La Plata Impact Fund, he had just finished reading the book “Let My People Go Surfing,” written ...

DATE: Jun 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local First

Volunteers vital in effort to protect public lands

Last weekend, I hiked from spring back to winter. While the corn lilies and monument plants were pushing their leaves upward at the trailhead, I was soon in snow several feet deep. I follow...

DATE: Jun 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Police blotter highlights good old days in Durango

Will Rogers famously described Durango as “out of the way ... and glad of it.” (Look him up, young’uns). When I arrived in Durango in 1988, you could still pull a U-turn on Main Avenue and n...

DATE: Jun 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

A senior recital to remember

On June 2, violinist Casey Reed walked into Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College, thanked the audience for coming and launched into a brilliant, 100-minute program. Music lovers would ...

DATE: Jun 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

Shinyribs in Pagosa for Folk ’N Bluegrass Festival

Musician Kevin Russell isn’t much into descriptors. The Texas-based musician has been part of the music game a long time, first known in this region as a member of the beloved Austin, Texas...

DATE: Jun 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Man struggles after friend’s death

DEAR ABBY: I’m a gay man. A friend of more than 20 years, “Marci,” passed away eight months ago after battling cancer for four years. Just a month after the funeral, her wife, “Julia,” start...

DATE: Jun 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

In one bowl, you can create a complete, delicious meal

To load your bowl, start with fresh greens. There are many varieties, so you can experiment with different types. They each have their own unique taste, so initially, learn their flavor by t...

DATE: Jun 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Gallbladder plays vital role in healthy digestion

Have you had your gallbladder removed? Do you have symptoms of an unhealthy gallbladder such as pain in upper right abdomen after eating a fatty meal, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea? I c...

DATE: Jun 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition