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Ahoy, mateys! Pirates fundraiser a Jolly (Roger) good time

By Ann Butler Neighbors columnist The only thing missing was that it wasn’t Talk Like a Pirate Day at the “Pirates of Penzance” Opening Night Gala on March 24 at the Fo...

DATE: Apr 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Finding a handyman shouldn’t be a hands-off task

I’m an older resident of La Plata County, and on occasion, I need a handyman. Right now, the inside of my toilet needs to be replaced. Looking at the classified ads, I noticed that one handy...

DATE: Apr 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Karma, precedent and now we have the nuclear option

WASHINGTON – For euphemism, dissimulation and outright hypocrisy, there is nothing quite as entertaining as the periodic Senate dust-ups over Supreme Court appointments and the filibuster. T...

DATE: Apr 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Space invaders: When pat-downs get personal

When Barbara Leary went through the full-body scanner at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport recently, her hip replacements set off the alarm. She was directed to another line, where she unde...

DATE: Apr 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

If grandparents aren’t online, find another way to connect

DEAR ABBY: My son “Travis,” age 9, is computer savvy, but his “Luddite” grandparents (my in-laws) live far away from us and don’t even have internet access. They are no longer able to tr...

DATE: Apr 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Durango High School theater troupe raises money for nationals

By Ann Butler Neighbors columnist Theater at Durango High School has been one of the hottest tickets in town for years because of the quality of the performances Thespi...

DATE: Apr 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Budget week brings long days, hectic schedule to Legislature

It has been a hectic week at the Capitol, as it has also been budget week, which is long with many debates. It is too bad that some amendments to the budget can be so contentious...

DATE: Apr 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the State Senate

Walkers using the Animas River Trail should be wary of proposed e-bike plan

The Animas River Trail is a prime recreational venue. People use it to walk, cycle, exercise their dogs, spend time with friends and family, skateboard and stroll with children in buggies an...

DATE: Apr 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Our own attitudes and ideals shape our communities and our nation

Boarding my flight, a man with kind eyes settled in next to me and we struck up a friendly conversation. I learned he immigrated to the U.S. from India 20 years ago. When I mentioned my mayo...

DATE: Apr 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the Mayor

Monument status may damage Bears Ears

I’m not a native-born Utahn, but I came here 40 years ago and made it my home. One of my first views of this remarkable land was of the Bears Ears area of southern Utah. It is sacred territo...

DATE: Apr 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

How to spot space dust falling to earth

Greetings, stargazers. This is the time of year to dust off your telescope if it has been in the closet over the winter. Or dust off your observing skills if you are like me and...

DATE: Apr 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Husband seeks solution for jealousy

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married 11 years but together for 15. We’ve had our ups and downs as normal couples do, but lately it seems like everything she does, I try and find so...

DATE: Apr 7, 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.