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Federal control of education has failed ... Next?

WASHINGTON – You can count on one familiar refrain in the 2020 presidential campaign: Fix the schools. Faith in education is one of the nation’s bedrock values. Better schools wou...

DATE: Apr 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Robert Samuelson

Intoxicated passengers make for unruly skies

Incidents involving unruly airline passengers have been rising in recent years. In 2017, airlines reported one altercation for every 1,053 flights, up 35 percent from the previou...

DATE: Apr 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Roosevelt in Colorado: Stained glass honors president who cherished the West

A century ago, President Theodore Roosevelt died at his home in Sagamore Hill, New York, but his contributions to the West and to Colorado live on. Teddy was beloved by many West...

DATE: Apr 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

The patriot’s guide to fraud

North Carolina’s Dan McCready couldn’t accept that electoral tampering was no big deal

DATE: Apr 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Frank Bruni

I fought for the college – and lost

I had to put up a fight this week. Some might say it was a David and Goliath attempt, or a blood from a turnip attempt. Whatever it was called, my attempt failed, but not for lack...

DATE: Apr 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the State House

North Main Event returns May 4

The North Main Event will be held on Saturday May 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is a celebration both of what the North Main District is today and what it is becoming. The city of ...

DATE: Apr 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Absolute magnitude allows us to compare luminosity of different stars

Greetings, Stargazers. Stars come in all colors and sizes. But our eyes limit us to seeing very few of those colors. And the range of apparent magnitudes of stars we can see with ...

DATE: Apr 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Boyfriend lamb at home, lion in public

Dear Abby: My boyfriend is incredibly sweet and kind to me, but he’s often mean to strangers and can be very aggressive and angry. Some examples: I’m moving in with him, and we are givin...

DATE: Apr 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Tax changes may affect donations to nonprofits

We’re counting down the hours till the IRS tax deadline, and news feeds are abuzz with stories about how Americans are experiencing the new tax laws. Perceptions vary regarding w...

DATE: Apr 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

La Plata County’s best kept secret

If you’re reading this column, you’re either familiar with La Plata County Extension Office or the headline was just too catchy to skip. For regulars, what may not be familiar is...

DATE: Apr 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

We are living in the age of mass deportations

In recent years, despite the fact that research clearly demonstrates that immigrants contribute to economic growth and safer communities, the deportation of immigrants has reached all-time h...

DATE: Apr 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Big win for Trump on U.S. policy toward Iran

It’s been nearly a year since Donald Trump made the decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal, to loud cries that it would bring nothing but woe to the United States and our interests ...

DATE: Apr 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High SchoolPanthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Panthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango

Photos and video: Singing with Santa

Photos: Durango Turkey Trot

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Heritage High School in state playoffsDemons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday