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Explore the constellation Pegasus during autumn months

Greetings, stargazers. Autumn brings not only a change in the weather, but also a major transition in your stargazing targets. Many of the stars in the summer sky are bright, su...

DATE: Oct 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Rynott: Natural gas as a bridge fuel – Has its time finally come? (Full-length version)

Beginning in 1821 when William Hart dug a 27’ gas well in Fredonia NY, persistence, perspiration and technological innovation has seen the United States become a natural gas powerhouse. ...

DATE: Oct 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Gross: RAISE Act threatens to diminish our nation

I’m a first-generation Jewish-American whose parents escaped from Austria and the Nazi occupation just before World War Two. My father, an only child, was sent away by his parent...

DATE: Oct 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Rynott: Natural gas as a bridge fuel - Has its time finally come?

Five years ago, the U.S. overtook Russia as the No. 1 gas producer in the world. With the advent of liquefied natural gas (LNG), the United States is rapidly propelling itself into the globa...

DATE: Oct 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Lachelt: Transparency regarding environmental venture

As a county commissioner, I am charged with protecting public health, safety, welfare and the environment. Since my first campaign in 2012, I made clear I would do all I could to...

DATE: Oct 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Golden: Reading the fine print to make sure your contract protects you

As a contract and litigation attorney for the past 27 years, I am often asked to evaluate a contract dispute for a client. This could involve contracts for construction, real estate, service...

DATE: Oct 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: On the Law

Divorcing mom’s kids in awkward spot

DEAR ABBY: Please help with some advice regarding my children. My almost-ex-wife filed for divorce while asking me to “work on myself.” She refused counseling despite our 17 years of mar...

DATE: Oct 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

The soul of Bluff: Visionary Gene Foushee built, restored desert town

After 60 years of marriage, Gene and Mary Foushee passed on this summer just nine days apart. The couple was 88 years old and had lived a rich, full life. They will be remembered...

DATE: Oct 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

I tamed my fear of tarantulas by understanding them

Had I known when I was interviewing for this position that one of the resident species at the Nature Center was the tarantula, I would have quickly placed it into the category of animals to ...

DATE: Oct 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Durango Nature Studies

What’s Up Downtown Is now the time for an arts and events center?

The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) was formed in 1997 for the purpose of exploring how to build and operate a conference center facility in downtown Durango. A multi...

DATE: Oct 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

FLC campus hopping with theater, music, arts events

The arts harvest at Fort Lewis College in October is a bumper crop beginning with the “Art & Design Alumni Exhibition,” which will open today (Friday) at the FLC Art Gallery with a reception...

DATE: Oct 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: View from the Fort

Friedman: We may all be connected, but no one’s in charge

There is an abiding dream in the tech world that when all the planet’s people and data are connected, it will be a better place. That may prove true. But getting there is turning...

DATE: Oct 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Thomas Friedman

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.