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College scholarships go to outstanding 4-H members

It’s almost graduation season for our La Plata County high school 4-H members, which means we have the honor of awarding three $650 Higher Education Scholarships to our exceptional members w...

DATE: May 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Housing prices are over the moon

One hundred and fifteen thousand dollars. That’s what it takes for a down payment to buy an average-priced home in Durango. Then an aspiring homeowner must fork out another $2,900 each month...

DATE: May 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Explore the features of our nearest celestial neighbor

Greetings, stargazers. The moon is our nearest neighbor in space, but it is often overlooked when stargazing. Many star parties will intentionally avoid evenings when the moon is in the sky....

DATE: May 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Veteran feels used by friend demanding her discount

DEAR ABBY: While shopping with a friend recently, I was put in an awkward situation in regard to a store discount. Having served in the military, I qualify for a discount at that particu...

DATE: May 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Contrails send Durangoans into a whirl

Dear Action Line: I was out walking on Sunday (May 2) and saw this interesting curving flight pattern in the sky above Missionary Ridge. I am used to seeing a linear flight pattern, so I...

DATE: May 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Polis is failing to deliver on campaign promises on renewables and climate change

Gov. Jared Polis last week told the Colorado Springs Gazette that he would veto Senate Bill 200 — a major bill to fight climate change and help Colorado’s Indigenous, Black, and communities ...

DATE: May 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Elder grown back on stage

It’s not the greatest idea to live with your co-workers. Spending up to eight hours a day with certain personalities while on the clock can be challenging, but then to be by that person’s si...

DATE: May 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

We often do not see ableism

I imagine that if you are reading this column, you probably consider yourself a kind, caring person who would never insult people with disabilities. Yet I guarantee you have. Ableism is so ...

DATE: May 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Al and Betty: Citizen scientists

Botanists discover Four Corners plants

DATE: May 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Slow down and smell the roses

The Durango Business Improvement District encourages you to slow down and smell the roses the next time you are downtown. There is a lot to see and do downtown, whether you are a local, jus...

DATE: May 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Don Coram: Let’s better fund public schools

When I wrote my last column, we had concluded the budget in the Senate and the House had concurred on several amendments. The Joint Budget Committee kept some of those amendments but change...

DATE: May 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Pepper Trail: We blame the trees, but whose fault is it?

Just like you, I live with the fear of wildfire. My southern Oregon town of Ashland nestles against the foothills of the Siskiyou Mountains, the forests of which become tinder in our hot, d...

DATE: May 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Opinion