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Karaoke is not about talent

DEAR ABBY: My wife, “Karen,” loves to sing karaoke along with many others, most of whom are vocally challenged. Listening to some of them can be grueling when we go out. Karen knows many...

DATE: Dec 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Monument reductions disrespect culture, history

Earlier this month, President Trump displayed yet another example of blatant disrespect of Native American cultures and environmental conservation, stating his plan to dramatically reduce tw...

DATE: Dec 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Students on Point

Daughter worries about mom

DEAR ABBY: My parents have been divorced for 15 years. Dad is remarried; my mother lives alone. My brother and I alternate holidays every year, and this year he was supposed to host our ...

DATE: Dec 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Christmas doggerel’s bark is worse than its bite

‘Twas a week before Christmas and all through our towns, Events of the past year brought smiles and frowns. Traditions aplenty for this time of year; So here...

DATE: Dec 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Action Line

After a wild year for travel, what lies ahead in 2018?

Travel bans. Shootings. Viral passenger videos. No one will forget the past year in travel. How could they? But what does it all mean for your 2018 trips? “These are in...

DATE: Dec 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Dad obsessed with inheritance

DEAR ABBY: My father – aged 68, active and in good health – has become increasingly obsessed with deciding who will get which of his belongings when he passes. Almost every conversation ...

DATE: Dec 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Now’s the time to voice your views about our public lands’ future

Last week’s events punctuated by the Trump administration’s cavalier abandonment of a century’s worth of American conservation practice is greatly discouraging. Interior Secretar...

DATE: Dec 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Political will in building a strong tourism community

Editor’s Note: This is part two of a four-part series on the Four Pillars of a Strong Tourism Community.Last week, I described the first pillar of a strong tourism economy, which is: The...

DATE: Dec 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

Childs: Rep. Tipton, remember where you came from

The sun is just up here in western Colorado, another brilliant blue sky day, which makes me think of you in Washington, D.C., far from the canyons, mesas and mountains where you grew up. It ...

DATE: Dec 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Parker: Election 2018 – It’s not too soon to review what to expect

As we quickly approach the 2018 election year, I would like to highlight some very important details regarding caucus, the primary election and the general election. How do state e...

DATE: Dec 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Doughty: Impact fees ensure new growth pays its own way

Durango Fire Protection District is pursuing impact fees within our fire district. Impact fees are a way to assure that the rate of growth of the community does not outpace the capacity for ...

DATE: Dec 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Ninde: Connection is key! Reach out and save a life

As local communities struggle with an ever-increasing rate of suicide, the question of “why?” is raised for many of us each time this tragedy occurs. When a youth dies by suicide...

DATE: Dec 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: On Education

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.