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Community partnerships paramount for our public lands

’Tis the season where most of us take time for year-end reflection and are getting excited about the upcoming year. For me, this exercise reminds me of how grateful I am for this...

DATE: Jan 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Simple steps to take to keep your home healthy

We all want to live in a safe, healthy home, but unhealthy conditions are not always immediately obvious. The good news is that once you know what to look for, it’s easy to make note of a fe...

DATE: Jan 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Bret Stephens: To beat Trump, try deep cleaning

Bill Clinton and Barack Obama both campaigned for, and won, the White House on the watchword “hope.” What watchword will it take for a Democrat to win this time? My suggestion: so...

DATE: Jan 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Pat Dressen happy to keep music local

If you’ve paid attention to the Durango music scene, you’ve likely seen a band or been at an event local musician Pat Dressen has had a hand in. He helped found The Durango Blueg...

DATE: Jan 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

New decade brings positive resolutions

Dear Readers: Welcome to 2020! The New Year has arrived, and with it our chance for a new beginning. Today, we have an opportunity to discard destructive old habits for health...

DATE: Dec 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Grocery store parking has ‘a lot’ of problems

What’s the deal with the north City Market’s parking lot? We went there the other evening and it was utter chaos. Cars circled around like sharks. Vehicles were parked two deep on the sidewa...

DATE: Dec 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Action Line

We are seeing a resurgence in vaccine-preventable diseases

I was recently chatting with an older colleague about how I have had the benefit to work at a time and place where certain vaccine preventable illnesses are not commonplace. I’m ...

DATE: Dec 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Lauri Costello: We can lead the nation on reducing methane

Earlier this month, over 120 people packed the standing-room-only La Plata County chamber to support stronger, statewide methane regulations. Fifty -our citizens raised their voices and test...

DATE: Dec 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

’Tis the season for the Be Local Coupon Book

You’ve seen it around town – the bright teal book with the close-up of a Local First board member donning cool shades with a reflective Local First logo encouraging us to hone our 20/20 visi...

DATE: Dec 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local First

Groom’s mother creates drama

Dear Abby: My sister was married recently. At the reception, her new mother-in-law was seen by multiple guests gesturing with her two middle fingers while the father of the bride was giv...

DATE: Dec 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Getting our stories – one way or another

Just before the holidays, I visited my grandchildren during their finals. I got a dose of medieval history and thought about the dramatic changes that have occurred in the last 1,500 years. ...

DATE: Dec 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Shelf Life

Julie Westendorff: La Plata County is on track for a great 2020

Well folks, this is my last column. As the year draws to a close, so will my stint as chair of the Board of County Commissioners. Gwen Lachelt and I have one more year to work for you before...

DATE: Dec 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the Chair