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Immigration problems and possibilities

Americans realize that immigration is an important issue. The nation’s security, economic strength, demographics, global competitiveness and much more are all influenced by U.S. immigration ...

DATE: Oct 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Move along to where? Durango must look to other cities for ways to answer the question

I read with great dismay in the Herald about the Durango City Council’s decision to close the temporary campsite for the homeless without providing a new one. Where are these folks supposed ...

DATE: Oct 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Need continues for self-help support for families in crisis

DEAR ABBY: It’s been several years since you have mentioned Because I Love You as a resource for parents in crisis. What is happening to our groups – as well as similar ones – is a decre...

DATE: Oct 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

America is having a rich, very white civil war

Every few years, one research group or another produces a typology of the electorate. The researchers conduct thousands of interviews and identify the different clusters American voters fall...

DATE: Oct 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: David Brooks

Durango offers a ‘real’ Colorado experience

Where do our visitors come from? Why do they come here and how much do they spend? Each year, Visit DURANGO, aka The Durango Area Tourism Office, goes through a lengthy process t...

DATE: Oct 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

Join La Plata County 4-H to learn life, leadership skills

We are now accepting enrollment for the 2018-19 4-H youth development program. La Plata County has more than 15 after-school community clubs, which develop leadership and life skills for you...

DATE: Oct 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Military burials now available in Pikes Peak National Cemetery

The National Cemetery Scheduling Office in St. Louis began accepting burial applications for deceased eligible veterans and their spouses on Sept.26 for Pikes Peak National Cemetery in Color...

DATE: Oct 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

Girlfriend thinks parents dislike her

DEAR ABBY: Recently, something has come up in my life that has pushed the shaky relationship between my girlfriend, “Linnay,” and my parents to the front burner. She insists they do not ...

DATE: Oct 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Dennis Elkins mesmerizing audiences

The eighth annual Thingamajig Playwrights Festival opened last weekend in Pagosa Springs with “box.” Written and performed by Dennis Elkins, Equity actor, director and former chairman of the...

DATE: Oct 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

Durango Arts Center kicks off celebration with parade, fundraiser

Join the Pozole Parade from 6 to 8:30 p.m. today (Friday). Why a parade? A parade is a public procession meant to arouse excitement and to unite with friends in celebration of a special even...

DATE: Oct 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: View from the Center

Schools to institute new safety procedures for visitor entry

Given tragic occurrences across our country, school safety continues to be at the forefront of community concerns. While some incidents are committed by students, others have bee...

DATE: Oct 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

Elizabeth Warren plays Trump’s game – and loses

A lot of smart people believe that Elizabeth Warren, the senator from Massachusetts, is the front-runner for the Democratic nomination in 2020. So when she released a video featur...

DATE: Oct 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Ross Douthat

Photos: Wreaths Across America at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango

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