Jack Turner: We deserve a choice on county commission ballots

What if there was only one candidate in each of the two La Plata County commissioner races next November? Gov. Jared Polis and Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold have made this scenar...

DATE: May 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

How do we go back to ‘normal,’ and should we?

As we enter May, we enter what is normally a time for celebration around Durango – event season begins, Fort Lewis graduation occurs and almost every weekend there are multiple happenings ar...

DATE: May 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local First

Is it possible to plan a ‘safe’ vacation during the pandemic?

Joel Smiler doesn’t want to miss his 50th wedding anniversary trip to Maui this September. But he’s not sure if it’s still a good idea. For Smiler, a retired veterinarian, Maui ch...

DATE: May 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Girlfriend unsure of her place

Dear Abby: I have been dating this guy for about a year. We are both 30. He lives at home. At first I thought it was to take care of his elderly father, but I soon realized it wasn’t the...

DATE: May 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Springtime means an influx of puppies, kittens

By Bronwyn Oney-Covert La Plata County Humane Society With spring comes new life. La Plata County Humane Society sees a definite influx in the litters of kittens and pu...

DATE: May 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: From the Humane Society

Dean Brookie: Durango has opportunity to shape its own recovery

During the past seven years, I have been honored to serve on Durango City Council, and I am humbled to start my second term as mayor. I would like to thank Melissa Youssef for her...

DATE: May 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Wife resists husband’s plan to cut ties

Dear Abby: My mother-in-law is the worst. She has no respect for me. She has stolen, lied and gossiped about me numerous times. Each time, I chose to forgive and move on. Rece...

DATE: May 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Glenn Keefe: Bluegrass history lesson

The list of people local bass player and sound engineer Glenn Keefe has played or worked with since making music a career is a who’s who of the Americana and bluegrass world. It’s an enviabl...

DATE: May 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

4-H members connect with others across the country

4-H had humble beginnings in 1902 in rural Ohio to teach youths farming and homemaking skills. It has since grown to be the largest youth development organization in the United S...

DATE: May 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Colorado leads for people with developmental disabilities during crisis

Everyone is feeling the impacts of the COVID pandemic, and we likely will for some time to come. Yet even in crisis, leadership emerges, and Colorado has emerged as a leader in ways that mos...

DATE: May 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

WIC helps address food insecurity during COVID-19

In challenging times like the one we are experiencing because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Women, Infants and Children program proves to be crucially important for the well-be...

DATE: May 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Baked beans recipe wins smiles

Dear Abby: I love your column. Some years ago, you printed a recipe for baked beans. I believe they were called St. James’ Baked Beans. I have lost my copy. I would get lots of complimen...

DATE: May 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

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