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EMS week recognizes the dedicated spirit of providers, mental health and funding challenges

Dialing 911 in a medical emergency is not something people expect to do, but when they do, they have expectations from a system largely unknown to them. People want and expect high quality, ...

DATE: May 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Democrats are invoking the ‘Rule of Law’ selectively and hypocritically

The continuous outrage against Donald Trump is fascinating to watch. A friend of mine who is a nationally prominent psychologist (and a liberal) told me that we’re watching true mass-hysteri...

DATE: May 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Do you want a ‘Save A Shelter Pet’ license plate too?

I recently bought a “Save A Shelter Pet” license plate. I was curious about what impact it actually has on pets in Colorado and La Plata County. Here is what I found out. Funds from the “Sav...

DATE: May 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: From the Humane Society

Teen endures stepmom’s harsh treatment

DEAR ABBY: My dear friend, “Sandra,” is married with two children. She and her husband have a 4-year-old son together and another son from her husband’s first marriage who is 14. The 14-year...

DATE: May 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

One should – and here is how to – sip single malt Scotch

The Scots are a practical and direct people. They spell whisky without an “e.” The “e” takes up ink and space and is quite simply unnecessary. I was the designated driver for my friends all ...

DATE: May 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Resilient, not broken: A public school year worth celebrating

We often hear that schools are in crisis. But here’s what I see: students who adapt, teachers who show up every day with heart and a community that continues to believe in the power of publi...

DATE: May 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Columnists

Canyons of the Ancients celebrates 25 years

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Encompassing 178,000 acres of public land west of Cortez, the Monument was created on ...

DATE: May 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Culture drinks strategy through a boba straw

Peter Drucker famously said, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” That’s still true, but let’s update it for today’s world. Strategy still matters, but culture? Culture drinks strategy thr...

DATE: May 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

Celebrating 20 years of The Infamous Stringdusters

Happy 20th birthday to the Grammy-winning progressive bluegrass band The Infamous Stringdusters. And a way to do up 20 years as a band is to play a festival with a load of your festival and ...

DATE: May 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Seasonal soup ready for close-up

DEAR ABBY: Years ago, I purchased your recipe booklet that had a very good recipe for gazpacho (no oil in the recipe). I no longer have that booklet. Could you print the gazpacho recipe? Als...

DATE: May 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Charter schools in Durango provide valuable choices for students and families

When I moved to Southwest Colorado five years ago, I had some concerns about charter schools. I had accepted an AmeriCorps position to serve at Pagosa Peak Open School, a K-eight charter sch...

DATE: May 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

GLP-1 drugs and weight loss: Helpful tool or magic bullet?

GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide have exploded in popularity, with millions of Americans turning to them for weight loss. But are they the magic bullet for sustainable resu...

DATE: May 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

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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.