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Steltzer: Protecting people through the science of studying plants

The plants that cover our earth are vital to our national defense. We see their beauty and shade. But they also pump and filter water, clean the air, create soil and regulate flooding when h...

DATE: Sep 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Keillor: The gentle people shall prevail

I passed through Houston on Monday and found a lot of cheerful stoicism (“It could’ve been worse”) a month after Harvey had messed with Texas. Some boarded-up windows downtown, s...

DATE: Sep 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

One-time close loans give you more options to build a home

The process of acquiring land, financing the construction and obtaining a permanent loan is cumbersome, costly, and requires a large investment in the project. A new type of loan...

DATE: Sep 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

How does DATO plan its marketing, operations?

As a non-profit, business-type organization, the Durango Area Tourism Office is contracted by both the city and county to provide tourism marketing services. These services are paid from rec...

DATE: Sep 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

Kozak: Trigger warnings and censorship

I’ve long considered one of the pillars of a liberal arts education to be the active questioning of one’s own cherished beliefs, positionality and worldview. Learning happens by i...

DATE: Sep 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Wife takes out anger on husband

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 55-year-old guy stranded in a tough marriage situation. My wife has had a serious falling-out with her father. After his wife of more than 50 years passed away, he immed...

DATE: Sep 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Hunting on your national forest and Bureau of Land Management lands

By Alan Peterson There’s a lot more to an enjoyable hunt than getting a license or taking a hunter’s safety course. Do you know where you are going to start your hunt and what the...

DATE: Sep 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

You may be surprised about how affordable health insurance can be

In addition to raking leaves and collecting brush, a top priority on your fall chore list should be a review of your health insurance. Changes in family size, income, tax credit ...

DATE: Sep 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Kozak: Trigger warnings, censorship and the Fort Lewis College experience [full-length]

In line with the American Academy of University Professors’ statement on trigger warnings ( Over the past five or so years, trigger warnings, whether found on course syllabuses or announced...

DATE: Sep 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

DAC presents exhibit highlighting relationship with Willowtail Springs

Four years ago, the Durango Arts Center formed a partnership with Willowtail Springs, an enchanting nature preserve, bed & breakfast and artist retreat located on a 40-acre parcel just west ...

DATE: Sep 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: View from the Center

Schultz: Those who believe others are not really human

Before I started attending Kent State in the fall of 1975, I was a kid living in small-town Ashtabula, Ohio, on the northern edge of a county by the same name, which had lost 26 servicemen i...

DATE: Sep 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Wife can’t get over past affair

DEAR ABBY: About 12 years ago, I made a terrible mistake and had an affair. My husband loved me enough to forgive me, and our marriage has been fine ever since. The problem i...

DATE: Sep 29, 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.