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Couple have divergent views about punctuality

DEAR ABBY: A friend retired, moved and gave me her well-paying, once-a-week job doing industrial cleaning. It pays a sizable chunk of our bills. My husband, who agreed to work with me doing ...

DATE: Aug 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Get to know CSU Extension’s Heather Houk

Hello everyone, my name is Heather Houk (pronounced how-k). I know you are used to seeing Darrin’s big ol’ beard in this column every month, but there have been a few changes around here. Do...

DATE: Aug 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

We’re making some progress!

The Colorado End of Life Options Act/Medical Aid in Dying, enacted in 2017 allows an eligible terminally ill person with a prognosis of six months or less to live, to request and self-admini...

DATE: Aug 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Voting is the foundation of our democracy, so make your voice known

“The most important political office is that of the private citizen.” – Louis D. Brandeis The League of Women Voters of La Plata County is an organization dedicated to educating th...

DATE: Aug 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Magi and the One Heart Orchestra play 11th Street

It was the Burning Spear cut “Christopher Columbus” that sparked Daniel Wilson’s, aka “Magi’s” love of reggae. Those 3½ minutes of classic reggae criticize the Italian explorer, calling him ...

DATE: Aug 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Family members don’t support transgender relative

DEAR ABBY: My young adult child came out to us as transgender several months ago. My husband and I, along with her sibling, are supportive and love her unconditionally. She recently decided ...

DATE: Aug 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Legislators work on tax relief, protecting funding during special session

As a former educator, I ran for office in 2016 with the priority of passing legislation to increase funding for our public schools and support the needs of both our students and educators. I...

DATE: Aug 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Can attitude help ward off a lightning strike?

Dear Action Line: My wife and I enjoy hiking in the rain, which around here of course means lightning. A recent article in the Herald has me worried about hiking in these conditions. As ...

DATE: Aug 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Column: It’s win or go home for Johnny Cox and Fort Lewis football

Cox and Skyhawks program need to win a game this year

DATE: Aug 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Neighbor draws line at socializing

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I retired a few years ago to a neighborhood where most of the residents are our age, and we have become friendly with the widow next door. My husband and I help her...

DATE: Aug 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Bird gets the royal treatment

DEAR ABBY: My sister has a squawky bird she insists on keeping alongside the dinner table when she invites guests for dinner. Its ear-piercing screeching inhibits guests’ ability to carry on...

DATE: Aug 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Beat the heat with clean tech upgrades for your home

It’s been a record-breaking summer – and not in a good way. About 100 cities across the U.S. are reportedly on track for their hottest summer ever recorded. As heat indexes rise, Americans a...

DATE: Aug 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.