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Kathleen Parker: With Syria and Turkey, Trump has blood on his hands

WASHINGTON – So let me get this straight: President Trump ordered the removal of American troops from northern Syria, knowing that Turkey would invade, seize and occupy Kurd-occupied land. ...

DATE: Oct 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Gov. Jared Polis: We’re saving Coloradans money on health insurance

When I’m in Southwest Colorado, the No. 1 thing I hear from folks is that they’re tired of getting ripped off on the cost of health care. From skyrocketing premiums to out-of-cont...

DATE: Oct 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Addresses have a number of things wrong with them

Aren’t Durango street addresses supposed to be in numerical order? Check out the house numbers on the south side of West Park Avenue, the street between Fassbinder Park and the Animas River....

DATE: Oct 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Action Line

San Juan Mountains legislation faces vote in U.S. House

This week marks the 10th anniversary of long-simmering efforts to obtain added wilderness protections for the high ranges of the San Juan Mountains. Back in 2009, then Rep. John ...

DATE: Oct 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Michael Fields: Prop CC gives legislators blank check for wasteful spending

If you read Proposition CC’s ballot language, you’ll be hard-pressed to figure out what it’s really asking. It doesn’t say it’s permanent, it doesn’t mention the Taxpayer’s Bill o...

DATE: Oct 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Looking Ahead to 2020: Visit Durango’s new initiatives

Visit Durango’s mission is to promote visitation to Durango and La Plata County, drive economic impact and support a positive visitor experience. In 2020, the organization will continue shif...

DATE: Oct 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

Agent? Adviser? In travel, terms are changing

Finding the right travel agent used to be easy. The top agents had a defined set of skills and certifications, and they belonged to the same trade groups. So for someone like Kath...

DATE: Oct 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

4-H enriches young people’s lives in many ways; enroll now

Over the years, I have experienced the power of youth through the La Plata County 4-H program. 4-H club programs have contributed many benefits to our local communities. Youths d...

DATE: Oct 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Online gaming addiction isolates man

Dear Abby: I am a 34-year-old man who is somewhat socially awkward. I want to start dating and hopefully find that special someone. The problem is, I have an addiction. It’s not to alcoh...

DATE: Oct 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

iAM MUSIC Concert Series ends for 2019

Blues musician Terry Robb’s musical journey all started with a gifted acoustic guitar. The Portland, Oregon-based musician, who makes a musical living as a solo performer and session player,...

DATE: Oct 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Will McConnell, Mercy CEO: We’ve had to make tough decisions

While my wife, our four kids and I have been a part of the Durango community for a relatively short portion of Mercy’s 137-year history – nine years this past September to be exact – to our ...

DATE: Oct 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Nicholas Kristof: China’s Xi Jinping is coming for Winne-the-Pooh

What happens when China’s enforcers come after Winnie-the-Pooh? Will we reluctantly hand over Pooh Bear? “Really sorry about this, Winnie, but China’s an important market!” ...

DATE: Oct 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Nicholas Kristof