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Barbara McLachlan: Environment, school bills move through Legislature

Last week’s legislative marathon was one of my busiest yet. As we head toward the end of our session, bills are flying between committees and chambers, and it’s all we can do to keep up. But...

DATE: May 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Library district has many programs, offerings in the works

It is an exciting time for the Southwest La Plata Library District. We have so many wonderful programs and offerings in the works, and I am delighted to share some of them with you in this m...

DATE: May 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Shelf Life

Exercise equipment’s fate sore subject

DEAR ABBY: Several years ago, while living with my sister, I bought a $900 rowing machine I could barely afford. I loved it and used it often. Two years ago, because we were moving out, ...

DATE: May 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Colorado needs an immigrant legal defense fund

Over the past four years, my family has made Durango its home. Like many who live here, we moved here for the beautiful countryside and access to open space, good schools for our kids and a ...

DATE: May 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Wildlife habitat connectivity is vital to land stewardship

Each spring I am honored to witness hundreds of elk and deer migrating along the Conejos River through my ranch. Foxes and coyotes also cross my property. Such awesome experiences are made ...

DATE: May 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Sisters react differently in rift

DEAR ABBY: Seventeen years ago, when my sister “Elise” and I were 19 and 25, our mother kicked us both out. I have long since forgiven her, and I have a happy relationship with her. Elis...

DATE: May 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Patrick Crossing hosts Celtic gathering

Think back 14 months or so to the last social event you attended before the pandemic forced closures. For many, it was Durango’s Celtic Music Festival, the annual March gathering that featur...

DATE: May 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Kitten season is upon us: Here’s what you need to know

During the spring and summer months, La Plata County Humane Society sees an influx of kittens that require round-the-clock care from dedicated fosters. This year, we are expecting to care fo...

DATE: May 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: From the Humane Society

The heavy hitters in the ’dirty food’ world

If you want to feed your body healthier food, you can simplify it even beyond the games of balancing calories and macronutrients (amounts of protein, fat, and carbohydrates). The first best ...

DATE: May 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

Lodgers tax isn’t funding sustainability

Initiative 1A, the increased lodgers tax, was pitched as a move toward sustainable tourism. In fact, it is anything but. The new law doubles the budget to $2 million for Visit Durango to at...

DATE: May 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Good Sam crime reporter meets online barrier

Dear Action Line: I was instructed to report instances of graffiti in Durango through an online form. So I did. However, the form has some “required fields.” These include race, ethnicit...

DATE: May 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Commitment required for final push in pandemic marathon

It has been said that complacency is the enemy of progress. This is no less true in public and personal health than it is in our corporate culture and professional lives. It especially hold...

DATE: May 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch