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Latinas lead abortion-access fight

As we brace for a decision from the Supreme Court, which will likely upend Roe v. Wade and reduce abortion access for half the country, some states are passing copycat bills like the six-wee...

DATE: Apr 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Mystery man unsettles friend

DEAR ABBY: A friend of mine lost her husband a couple of years ago. I didn’t think she was looking for love or companionship, but all of a sudden she has met a younger man, and I’m concerned...

DATE: Apr 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Punk-rock improvisation with Banyan

Drummer Stephen Perkins has stretched his arms, complete with drumsticks in hand, much farther than the musical confines of Jane’s Addiction and Porno for Pyros. While both bands explored pu...

DATE: Apr 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

4-H member organizes garage sale to benefit Ukraine

It’s time for spring cleaning and our awesome 4-H member, McKenzie Albright, had a wonderful idea to help you with your spring cleaning and help the residents of Ukraine by hosting a communi...

DATE: Apr 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

'Boring’ fiber is anything but

Let’s talk about dietary fiber! I get it: If this was a phone screen you would swipe as fast to the left as possible while saying, “next, please.” Well as boring as dietary fiber is, it mig...

DATE: Apr 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

Man makes connection as marriage teeters

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 17 years with three great kids. My wife and I have struggled on and off during those 17 years. I often feel like maybe I don’t love her. We are complete op...

DATE: Apr 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Many solutions to combat climate change

We have faced unprecedented threats and disruptions in the past few years. Nothing feels stable or predictable anymore. We’ve learned to be resilient instead. That will help us solve the cha...

DATE: Apr 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

A dome rises, and so do gas prices – why?

Dear Action Line: What the heck is the large dome building north of the Old Fort on 550? I can see it from my porch and just wondering what it is. Any answers? – Sherri Libby Dear Sherr...

DATE: Apr 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Bipartisan work in action with co-sponsored bills

We often hear about bipartisan work in government, and although it sounds good, we wonder if it really happens. I cannot guarantee it occurs at the federal level, but in Colorado, it does. I...

DATE: Apr 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Western Slope congressional leaders: Let history be the judge

Over the decades, we have had effective, powerful congressional leaders from Colorado’s Western Slope – educated leaders who sought collaboration and compromise, and who put their constituen...

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

The far-reaching effects of light, day and night

Greetings, stargazers. I rarely get such a quick response to my monthly column. Two days after it came out last month, a group of politicians voted without discussion or opposition to instit...

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

A shift from autism awareness to autism acceptance

April is national Autism Acceptance Month. The 30-day period that was previously known as Autism Awareness Month began in 1970. Ironically, specific criteria for diagnosing autism were not a...

DATE: Apr 8, 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.