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Francis: Big oil and gas behind county commissioner attacks

I read with interest Matt Dempsey’s Dempsey, the opinion editor of Western Energy Alliance’s “Western Wire,” condemns Lachelt’s dual role as public official and executive director of the n...

DATE: Nov 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Husband’s jokes annoy friend

DEAR ABBY: I have been friends with “Martha” for 40 years. We live a few hundred miles apart, so I like to call her and chat. The problem is, her husband always answers the phone, and he...

DATE: Nov 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

This holiday season, reach out to families in need

As we come into the holiday season, it is important to reflect on all that we as a community have to be thankful for. I’ve never lived in a place that has so much to offer its res...

DATE: Nov 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

Discovering gratitude in art – and the arts community

To my surprise, I found one of my sculptures for sale at an auction this week. It was a piece I had given as a gift to someone very special. I was delighted to see it again after so many yea...

DATE: Nov 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: View from the Center

Dempsey: Transparency welcome, but questions remain

It’s not often that elected officials come forward and publicly admit when they are wrong, so give La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt kudos for acknowledging in a Lachelt grudgingly...

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

La Plata County 4-H Council shapes young leaders

Each year, the La Plata County 4-H Council elects new youth officers to represent our organization. The team of officers works together throughout the year to plan, organize and ...

DATE: Nov 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Douthat: How to fix the Republican tax plan

Back when congressional Republicans were rolling out one unpopular health care bill after another, it was a challenge to come up with constructive advice on how to fix their efforts. That’s ...

DATE: Nov 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Ross Douthat

Friedman: China could sell Trump the Brooklyn bridge

There is a saying — “When you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there” — and it perfectly sums up the contrast between China’s President Xi Jinping and President Donald Tr...

DATE: Nov 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Thomas Friedman

Man hates job, gripes about it

DEAR ABBY: I have been dating my boyfriend for three years. We have lived together for the last two. We have a great life together, but there is a problem I don’t know how to solve. “Jer...

DATE: Nov 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Editorial cartoon

DATE: Nov 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Rosenberg: Defending sexual assault is never worth it, really

As president, John F. Kennedy made sexual advances toward a 19-year-old White House intern named Mimi Beardsley. He pressured her to provide oral sex to other men. Whatever else ...

DATE: Nov 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Kids not thank-you-note savvy

DEAR ABBY: You have mentioned in the past that you have a booklet on writing letters, including thank-you notes. Where do I send for it? I’ll need four because my grandkids are lacking i...

DATE: Nov 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

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.