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The tradition should continue Antiquities Act allows us to honor our collective history

When President Barack Obama designated the Bears Ears National Monument, I heralded his action as helping to “preserve an important part of our shared human legacy for all time.” ...

DATE: Jan 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Busy times for new face in Senate

After a busy summer and a fast-paced fall, I am back at work in the 71st Colorado General Assembly. Things are a little different for me. I am missing a couple of my trusted frien...

DATE: Jan 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Prices are down, but state of agriculture good

Most Coloradans did not grow up in a rural area and have never been on a farm or ranch, yet the people of Colorado support agriculture’s positive contribution to the quality of life in our s...

DATE: Jan 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Fluoridation in Durango: A dentist’s view

Native to Durango, before water fluoridation, I spent a lot of time in Cyrus Johnson’s dental chair. My older sister and I both had many cavities. Many teeth were filled; the worst extracted...

DATE: Jan 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Hitting our heads against a beautiful border wall

Illegal immigration from Mexico is yesterday’s problem. Last year, more Mexicans left the United States than entered, according to the Pew Research Center. But if Donald Trump were to follow...

DATE: Jan 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Froma Harrop

Vaccinations are crucial to global public health

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Sometimes, old-style wisdom has a way of grounding our contemporary logic. This aphorism is no less true for matters of health than for any o...

DATE: Jan 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

During holidays, it wasn’t stuff that mattered

The 2016 holiday season unfurled a little like how I imagine those encounter groups went in the 1970s – everyone getting empowered to air their uncensored feelings. So much honesty! So much ...

DATE: Jan 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Adventures in Motherhood

Tex’s tips for tree skiing and riding

With almost 3 feet of fresh snow at Purgatory this past week, the timing couldn’t be better for some tips on skiing and riding in the trees. For those of you that might be a littl...

DATE: Jan 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Snowsports Tips From Tex

Colorado tourism advertising is a boon for Durango

It’s time for us to give a big shout-out to our tourism colleagues at the state level. Durango and other Colorado destinations rely on, and greatly benefit from, the state’s $19....

DATE: Jan 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

Safety comes first when our roads turn slick

It’s that time of the year when weather can make our lives interesting. While I had another topic for this week’s column, I thought it best to cover the weather procedures used ...

DATE: Jan 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

First day at Capitol brings memories

When I was little, my South Lakewood Elementary class would board a bus once a year and take a field trip to our state Capitol. I was always in awe; the shiny gold dome, magnificent staircas...

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

Look at what’s in store for the future

This past year, I have found myself continually referring back to a quote from Dr. Suess that I heard a long time ago: “Don’t be sad that it’s over, be happy that it happened.” T...

DATE: Jan 22, 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.