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Pushkin: Colorado Checkoff - 40 years of taxpayers helping Colorado communities

Each year, Colorado’s nonprofit organizations work diligently to provide services to communities throughout the state. The need is great and fortunately for the state’s nonprofits, one of th...

DATE: Feb 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Coworkers frustrate employee

DEAR ABBY: I am almost 62 and struggling to get through the day at work. It’s not because of the work itself, but I am extremely unhappy in the work environment. I have been ...

DATE: Feb 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Object’s sale is a bomb despite lots of passing traffic

I love Durango’s roadside markets. But before making my purchase, I just wanted to check and see if bombs for sale are protected under the Second Amendment? Are there background checks? Also...

DATE: Feb 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Parker: ‘You guys are the adults ...’ Time to act like it

WASHINGTON – It was a profoundly poignant image: Thirty teens huddled together in a small dark room, their faces illuminated by cellphones as they learned about an active shooter at their sc...

DATE: Feb 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Plain Jane becomes vain Jane

DEAR ABBY: When I was in my teens, and even into my 20s and 30s, I was a Plain Jane. I had little self-confidence. But strangely, I’m one of those people who has gotten better looking as...

DATE: Feb 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

La Plata Electric Association grapples with era of change

It’s a challenging time for La Plata Electric Association. The electric utility world is undergoing a classic technology disruption, where rapid advances threaten to upend decades-old busine...

DATE: Feb 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Here’s why travelers are rethinking rental cars

If you are planning a vacation, then renting a car may be as automatic as making hotel or restaurant reservations. Or not. New ground transportation options are blossoming in the...

DATE: Feb 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Gamer is low scorer with mom

DEAR ABBY: My daughter and her boyfriend have been together for four years. Despite being almost 30, he is very immature and constantly distracted by either his phone or his video games....

DATE: Feb 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

County’s Animal Control officers wear many hats

By Alexandria Jun La Plata County Humane Society I was asked to write an article educating the public about what Animal Protection does, but as I began to articulate th...

DATE: Feb 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: From the Humane Society

Four critical things to do before you make an offer

Before you have your agent prepare and submit your offer, there are four critical things that should be considered or steps that should be taken. The most critical step before mov...

DATE: Feb 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

4-H livestock projects teach skills that last a lifetime

4-H livestock and animal projects inspire lifelong learning in young people. 4-H members can enroll in horse, dog, cat, cow, sheep, goat, swine, poultry and rabbit animal projects...

DATE: Feb 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Five keys to eliminating your debt

Today’s column is about getting started on a successful path to paying off your debt. If you’re like me, making more money isn’t the only answer. After all, over the years, our in...

DATE: Feb 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday