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Reader’s criticism stings hard-working young writer

DEAR ABBY: I’m a columnist who writes various news, feature and column stories. The other day, I received my first criticism. A reader chewed me out for challenging their program. ...

DATE: May 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Sheriff’s patrol vehicles tinted but not tainted

I’ve noticed the La Plata County Sheriff’s Department’s new SUVs have window tints that elevate the officers to the status of the Secret Service. It appears the tint exceeds the Colorado law...

DATE: May 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Action Line

What all the recent United Airlines headlines may mean for travelers

Now that the dust has almost settled from United Airlines’ infamous passenger-expulsion incident, travelers are left with several important and largely unanswered questions about how this ke...

DATE: May 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Mom’s grip on apron strings has girlfriend at loose ends

DEAR ABBY: I’m starting to worry about my boyfriend’s relationship with his mother. He’s deploying at the end of the month. We have been friends for a long time and dating for a year. He...

DATE: May 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Providing Colorado TV for Colorado residents

By Sen. Michael Bennet, Sen. Cory Gardner and Rep. Scott Tipton Colorado residents deserve the chance to watch Colorado television, plain and simple. But as residents in La Plata ...

DATE: May 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

For a sense of hope, I am sticking with millennials

We have betrayed this generation in that way, and these millennials will not soon forget that. Remarkably, I seldom hear even an echo of bitterness from them. They are determined to make the...

DATE: May 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

A little bit of good news does not solve budget woes

When it comes to revenues, we commissioners take all the good news we can get. Late last month we got a little bit of good news. As we head into the 2018 budget season, we have be...

DATE: May 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the Chair

Budget, hemp and broadband dominate final days

The last two weeks of the 71st General Assembly is underway. I don’t think it can come fast enough. Patience is wearing thin on the members. With days left in the session and over 100 bills ...

DATE: May 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the State Senate

It is well past time to overhaul TABOR

With the great recession fading from the rearview mirror and housing prices climbing in Denver and Front Range communities, Colorado continues to show signs of a healthy economy. Colorado re...

DATE: May 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Physician-assisted suicide deaths in Colorado should be recorded accurately

The Colorado law that legalizes physician-assisted suicide for the terminally ill requires certifiers to classify such deaths as natural. The cause of death must be the terminal illness, not...

DATE: May 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Coroner's Report

Nurse won’t stop snooping in family medical records

DEAR ABBY: I put a family member through nursing school. Since becoming an R.N. and getting a job in a hospital, he has told me that, with “the best intentions,” he periodically reviews ...

DATE: May 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Sometimes, free things can have tremendous value

The spring cleanup offered by the city of Durango definitely leads to some interesting curb-shopping! I have seen several people perusing the items put out for disposal (Hmmm ......

DATE: May 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

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.