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Animas City puts its stamp on rural-style mail

East Third Avenue between 29th and 32nd streets is a popular place to access the Animas River Trail, the park and the river. Parking is in high demand especially for rafters, kayakers and tu...

DATE: Mar 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Don’t forget: These lands are our lands

My dad was a forest ranger in Rocky Mountain National Park before I was born. He and my mom raised my older brother there in the summers, in a tent. By the time I showed up, they knew every ...

DATE: Mar 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the State House

Plans to end methane waste rule threaten U.S. security

For the past decade, I have worked as a technical recruiter, specializing in recruiting software engineers who are employed within the Department of Defense, law enforcement and intelligence...

DATE: Mar 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Travelers fret about Wi-Fi, but it might be about to get better

When it comes to travel, Internet access has never been more ubiquitous – or more underwhelming. Don’t take my word for it. Just ask Wendy Lewis, who says she spends a good part o...

DATE: Mar 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

San Juan Basin’s Promotor Program helps address health disparities

San Juan Basin Public Health knows that health starts in our families, schools, workplaces, communities, in the air we breathe and the water we drink. All of these things can affect how we f...

DATE: Mar 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Like it or not, preparing for the worst makes good sense

Not to be morbid, but here is your reminder: You are going to die. Some of us sooner than later; some quickly; some young and some old. But it is going to happen, guaranteed. Hav...

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

Trip specialists can make journey easier

I don’t know about other people, but I find travel for fly fishing can be a real hassle. Not just getting from point-A to point-B, but trying to find lodges, quality guides and edible food. ...

DATE: Mar 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

FLC alumni visit after achieving success in their fields

By Ann Butler Neighbors columnist Fort Lewis College alumni Tara Trask and Ramona Pierson visited campus last week on a trip that was equal parts reunion, reflection an...

DATE: Mar 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Elders share wisdom, experience with activists

No longer can I avoid writing about what’s happening politically, environmentally, socially and legally right now. The momentum is so fast, it’s like a fireball gathering more an...

DATE: Mar 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Technology revolutionizes the field of forensics

Forensic pathology has been a recognized medical subspecialty only since 1959, and I fear that for my profession, time is already running out. Doctors need to know why people die ...

DATE: Mar 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Coroner's Report

These majestic trees provide shade for large spaces

If I ever have questions about ornamental plant selection, I’m not afraid to ask others for their opinions. I’m a vegetable kind of guy, and the edibles tend to be in my horticul...

DATE: Mar 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

The time for tele is now

For those of you that have never tried telemark skiing, you don’t know what you’re missing. The ability to get anywhere on the mountain with a cross-country motion is rejuvenating. ...

DATE: Mar 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Snowsports Tips From Tex

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.