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Who is sending Katherine Johnson’s daughter parking tickets? The Miami Parking Authority’s citations, usually for $42 apiece, have arrived in the mail intermittently since 2014 fo...

DATE: Apr 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Dear Abby: Widower in new relationship is shunned by sisters-in-law

DEAR ABBY: My wife of 43 years died nine months ago after losing her four-year battle with cancer. I met a woman who had also experienced tragedy in her life, and we started seeing each ...

DATE: Apr 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

With North Korea, we do have some cards to play

WASHINGTON – The crisis with North Korea may appear trumped up. It’s not. Given that Pyongyang has had nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles for more than a decade, why the panic...

DATE: Apr 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Look where we need family planning the most

“As we crawled through the city, we encountered a crowded slum area. The temperature was well over 100, and the air was a haze of dust and smoke. The streets seemed alive with people. People...

DATE: Apr 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

A dog’s death in the rural West teaches an uncommon lesson

One day this winter, as the light was fading, my 12-year-old Basset hound mutt, Belle, joined the rest of us on a walk down the way. The road is gravel, largely untraveled and follows a nort...

DATE: Apr 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Voting the first step on new path for LPEA

Ballots for the election of directors to the board of La Plata Electric Association are in this week’s mail. If you have an electric meter, you are an LPEA member/owner of our electric utili...

DATE: Apr 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Much accomplished, remains with three weeks to go

There are only three weeks left in the 71st Colorado General Assembly, but the pace will certainly change. It is always a lot of hurry up and wait, but from now on, it will be hectic. I have...

DATE: Apr 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the State Senate

New council, civic conversations to set city priorities

I am honored to serve Durango again as mayor for the coming year, and I look forward to taking this monthly opportunity to share my perspective on events and issues that affect our community...

DATE: Apr 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the Mayor

BID gears up for summer

The Durango Business Improvement District is busy gearing up for summer. There are several programs and projects in the works to help our downtown and uptown businesses thrive in our busiest...

DATE: Apr 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Desert journey redefines our ‘family trip’

Lured by the hope of a banner season of desert wildflowers and some concentrated family time, we pointed our crumb-strewn Subaru south to the Sonoran Desert for spring break. We’r...

DATE: Apr 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Adventures in Motherhood

Change comes with the 36th year of Clubhouse Porch

Someone once told me if you can not deal with change, you will be left behind. Advice well taken as changes have taken place to bring everyone up to speed in this rapid-paced media environme...

DATE: Apr 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

Got cat issues? There’s usually a cause for feline frustration

By Chris Nelson La Plata County Humane Society Dogs have owners and cats have staff. I have always liked that saying, as it perfectly describes most cats’ relationship ...

DATE: Apr 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Columnists

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.