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Lesson from Durangoans: Make every day count

As I originally set out to write this, I was reminded by the quote from the sage prognosticator Ferris Bueller: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around, you’ll miss it.” ...

DATE: Nov 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

Pendleton blankets inspired by Navajo designs benefit Center of Southwest Studies

Babies get wrapped in Pendleton trade blankets. At Native American ceremonies and giveaways, the gift of choice is usually Pendleton blankets. Pendleton blankets are given to returning veter...

DATE: Nov 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Great Square defines Pegasus in the autumn sky

Greetings, Stargazers. The fall evening sky is often thought of as the empty gap between the rich summer Milky Way sky and the bright winter constellations surrounding Orion. In ...

DATE: Nov 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Should you get a SIM card or an international roaming plan?

Before Molly Last traveled to Greece to volunteer at a cat sanctuary, she ran the numbers for her phone. Should she get a SIM card or an international roaming plan? A calling plan...

DATE: Nov 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Moving in together becomes roadblock

Dear Abby: I have been dating a great guy for two years. We each have two kids from a previous marriage. I am still legally married (separated almost three years) and am in the process o...

DATE: Nov 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

No one should have to wait to save their life

Some things are worth waiting for. In fact, sometimes waiting can help build anticipation, such as waiting for Christmas, that vacation to Costa Rica or the summer clearance at Br...

DATE: Nov 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Being thankful. Really thankful

It’s November, and I’m relatively certain you are expecting my usual column about being thankful for everything we have. We should be thankful. But this November, I am especially thankful fo...

DATE: Nov 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Farhad Manjoo: Say goodbye to California

I have lived nearly all my life in California, and my love for this place and its people runs deep and true. There have been many times in the past few years when I’ve called myself a Califo...

DATE: Nov 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Ronny Cox: ‘Nothing cuts to the heart like music does’

Ronny Cox will be remembered as having a part of one of the greatest musical scenes in one of the greatest films ever made. The 1972 film “Deliverance,” featured Cox playing guitar with a yo...

DATE: Nov 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

David Brooks: Impeach Trump – and then move on

Is it possible that more than 20 Republican senators will vote to convict Donald Trump of articles of impeachment? When you hang around Washington, you get the sense that it could happen. ...

DATE: Nov 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: David Brooks

Three easy tricks to optimize your health

With all the diet fads and advice out there, many of my patients are overwhelmed simply by deciding what to eat each day. I have found that sticking to a few simple guidelines has...

DATE: Nov 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

Warming spices will make delightful pumpkin dishes

Last week, Halloween pumpkins gathered at the La Plata County Fairgrounds with the purpose of giving life from their wilting remains. Livestock throughout the county will soon be feasting on...

DATE: Nov 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office