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Bennet not happy with either option on Gorsuch nomination

First the news. Michael Bennet tells me he’s not going to vote to filibuster Neil Gorsuch. “I don’t think it’s wise for our party to filibuster this nominee or for Republicans to ...

DATE: Apr 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Mike Littwin

Civilization is built on art and humanities, not just microchips

So what, if President Donald Trump wants to deport Big Bird..? We’re struggling with terrorism, refugees, addiction, and grizzlies besieging schools. Isn’t it snobbish to fuss ove...

DATE: Apr 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nicholas Kristof

Molly Matava named Boys and Girls Club’s Youth of Year

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist Congratulations go to Molly Matava, who has been named the Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County’s Youth of the Year. “Mol...

DATE: Apr 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Action Line Pueblo plates get a chile reception from New Mexico

What’s your take on the looming Chile War between Colorado and New Mexico? It all stems (pardon the pun) from a bill in the Colorado Legislature to put “Pueblo Chiles” on a custom license pl...

DATE: Apr 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Choose the right tree to fit into a smaller, urban lot

Last month, I wrote about ample space in the landscape, a luxury (or detriment depending on your interests) that many of us wish we had. I had some suggestions for large trees th...

DATE: Apr 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

200 years of public health has doubled our life expectancy

With National Public Health Week taking place April 3-9, I ask you to take a trip back in time and imagine yourself living 200 years ago in 1817. Living conditions then were vastly different...

DATE: Apr 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Living situations can be as diverse as we are

It’s fascinating and helpful to learn how and where other elders are living as we move into these later years. The choices and decisions many have already made are as varied, creative and in...

DATE: Apr 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Tools, tricks to help you sleep on your next flight

The rumble of a jet engine is a comforting sound to some air travelers, making it easy to sleep on virtually any flight. For others, just the thought of being trapped in a pressurized alumin...

DATE: Apr 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Grocery shopping doesn’t have to kill a budget

$100. That’s our budget each week for our family of three, including a teenage boy. And we each take our lunch to school or work nearly every day. By my calculations, we’re saving between $1...

DATE: Apr 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Neighbors: Honoring nurses who make a difference

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist Nurses in their modern incarnation work in such a diversity of occupations and touch so many lives in different ways, it’s hard to get...

DATE: Apr 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Opinion pieces on grazing are misleading

Our business and livelihood depend on responsible shepherding

DATE: Apr 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Michael Gerson: This presidency is failing – and stunningly

WASHINGTON – In the aftermath of the GOP health care debacle came a revealing act of candor. House Speaker Paul Ryan admitted that his party, which controls the House, Senate and White House...

DATE: Apr 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

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.