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Durango Cool Jazz presents Catherine Russell

Suat Gulec loves jazz. The Turkey-born, now Durango local and self-proclaimed “jazz freak” loves jazz music so much he’s moved beyond just being a fan of the music and jazz pianist. His lat...

DATE: Jan 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Web prompts feelings of inadequacy

DEAR ABBY: I'm a lesbian. My girlfriend and I have been together for a couple of months now. We fell in love quickly and we’re getting ready to move in together. I’m really excited about it,...

DATE: Jan 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

A bird’s-eye view of Oppie Reames Nature Trail

Action Line: Today’s quiz: Where on Earth is the Oppie Reames Nature Trail and who was Oppie Reames? – Leaving a Trail Dear Leaving: Good question. Really good question. Tallahassee? Ti...

DATE: Jan 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Guess who has outsized clout on public lands?

This may be a surprising story. It begins with a working group trying to save the last native bighorn sheep of Idaho’s and Wyoming’s Teton Range. Last fall, it reached agreement after years ...

DATE: Jan 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

‘Chatty’ habit makes girlfriend jealous

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been going out with this guy for a couple of months. The problem is, he has to always talk to every woman he sees – from a two-second conversation to a several-minute convers...

DATE: Jan 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Help reduce pet overpopulation by getting your cat or dog spayed/neutered

As the La Plata County Humane Society reaches a milestone of over 50 years serving the Four Corners, we are finally moving forward with plans for capital improvements and a major kennel reno...

DATE: Jan 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: From the Humane Society

Utah courts Outdoor Retailer show while destroying public lands

A new video released by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox argues the big, semi-annual trade show called Outdoor Retailer should come back to Salt Lake City. This is despite opposition from leading brand...

DATE: Jan 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Carter Sampson plays pop-up show

Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College performances don’t always have to happen in the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Much of Durango is familiar with the Concert Hall’...

DATE: Jan 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Don’t fall for crime fearmongering; focus on supporting law enforcement

It’s a new year with a new election cycle, and predictably we’re seeing crime-rate hyperbole from the political right. It’s an old ploy; don’t fall for it. This fearmongering usually includ...

DATE: Jan 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Cold facts about playing hot potato with snow

Dear Action Line: Why would this Durango homeowner want to flaunt his supply of orange cones? To challenge the city plow operator? – Orange Cone Lover Dear Orange: Is it possible that t...

DATE: Jan 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Region’s future electricity supply in play

Electricity customers across Southwest Colorado have the opportunity this month to provide feedback about the future of our electricity supply. The Colorado Public Utility Commission is rev...

DATE: Jan 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Wife gets no support about mother in law

DEAR ABBY: I need some advice regarding my mother-in-law. She has hated me since the first time she met me because I’m not from the country but from “the city.” I have given her gifts for bi...

DATE: Jan 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby