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4-H teaches young people the skills of citizenship

Citizenship is a major component to the 4-H Youth Development program. We understand that good citizenship doesn’t just happen. Therefore, we actively teach and develop skills for youths to ...

DATE: Jan 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Skiing and riding in variable snow conditions

During the past week we’ve seen some crazy conditions at our local mountains, from deep fluffy powder to heavy and wet snow. This week, we seem to be entering that thaw/freeze cy...

DATE: Jan 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Snowsports Tips From Tex

Hope doesn’t create change, action does

On Friday, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as our nation’s 45th president. Here’s an odd thought: What if President Trump is exactly what America needs? How, you may...

DATE: Jan 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

BID will miss Bob Allen’s experience, knowledge

The Durango Business Improvement District owes a huge debt of gratitude to Bob Allen, who has served on the BID board of directors since 2005 and will be ending his time with BID at the end ...

DATE: Jan 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

True verdict on Obama administration years away

WASHINGTON – It is far too early to render final judgment on the Obama presidency. All the chatter about his “legacy” overlooks two obvious realities. The significance of Obama w...

DATE: Jan 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Robert Samuelson

The rain in vain stays mainly in the lanes

Sitting here watching the weather, I was confounded to contemplate rain in Durango in January. Then, lo and behold, I witness something even more confounding – a city snowplow drives by, spa...

DATE: Jan 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Action Line

A fond farewell to a smart, kind, talented editor

Bill Roberts has been my boss for 22 years. That’s a record these days. Bill will enter so-called retirement this month, and I’m sorry to witness that transition. As an...

DATE: Jan 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Zero Suicide program aids community suicide-prevention efforts

Suicide prevention is a community effort that includes new Zero Suicide program

DATE: Jan 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Teen suicide is real, it’s among us. Let’s talk and act!

Isolation. Bullying. Altitude. Hopelessness. Economic stress. Social media. Stigma. Whatever the cause, the fact remains that mountain towns, such as ours, have three times the rate of suici...

DATE: Jan 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Consensus may be emerging on mental health

What can we agree on? That’s a question worth asking, as a new herd of lawmakers gathers in Denver and Washington. Last year’s elections probably convinced many Americans that the answer is ...

DATE: Jan 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Practice the fine art of speaking truth to power

While watching the presidential election returns in November and disbelieving the results, this poem kept going through my head: “Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front” by We...

DATE: Jan 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Cuba is high on this year’s must-see travel lists

It seems like every travel organization in the country is out with its “must visit” list for 2017. What do they say? They’re literally all over the map, but one place gets repeated mentions:...

DATE: Jan 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

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.