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Connecting the dots between Trump and Russia

I enjoyed the show “House of Cards” but always felt that it went a bit too far, that its plot wasn’t plausible. After seven weeks of President Donald Trump, I owe “House of Cards...

DATE: Mar 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nicholas Kristof

Community Foundation, businesses give to nonprofits

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist One of the best parts of the beginning of a year is looking back at the generosity of the community in the previous year. ...

DATE: Mar 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

The Republic House plan to poison Obamacare

Arsenic was a poison favored by Victorian mystery writers. The victims would be fed small amounts, not suspecting the cause of their increasing discomfort. At a certain point, the arsenic bu...

DATE: Mar 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Froma Harrop

Thrift store workers curb diving by talking trash

What are the laws, if any, about dumpster diving within the city limits? As they say, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” A certain thrift store on East Second Avenue throws away so...

DATE: Mar 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Plan now to take care of the people you love

If a person has to die, then Colorado is the best place to do it. Colorado’s Legislature has made transferring title about as simple and cost-effective as it can be, but some planning is req...

DATE: Mar 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: On the Law

Vote “for” 1A: Remove fluoride from city water

The special City Council meeting to discuss fluoridation was filled to the brim, with 40 to 50 people standing out in the lobby. Even though council claimed to hear nothing new from those ag...

DATE: Mar 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Vote “against” 1A: Fluoride protects our health

In my 30 years of practice providing health care to low income kids, I have seen the profound difference in dental decay in kids living in communities without fluoridation. Cortez is one exa...

DATE: Mar 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

From the Statehouse: on ground water, coal rolling and charter schools

These have been interesting times in the General Assembly. The worst of government rears its ugly head every now and then. That has been the case these past few days. In my last ...

DATE: Mar 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

In service to Colorado

2,581 Americorps members currently serve in 392 locations statewide More than 130 veterans have served in Southwest Colorado and completed: 13,735 hours tutoring K-12 students 1...

DATE: Mar 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Americorps exemplifies American values

Exemplifying American values

DATE: Mar 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Will long airport lines plague spring-break travelers?

If you’re already bracing for a long airport security line during the spring break travel season, then you must remember last year. You do, don’t you? That’s when Transportation S...

DATE: Mar 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Inclusion event for people with differences comes to Durango

Social justice does not discriminate. Any time a person or group of people experiences a loss of rights or violence based on a perceived difference, it is injustice. It matters not what the ...

DATE: Mar 11, 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.