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Walls of time, wonders: Dominguez and Escalante canyons

History, geology tell old tales in these Colorado desert canyons

DATE: Jan 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

An introduction to snowsports 'Tips from Tex'

My name is Justin Osborn, but all the folks at Purgatory call me “Tex,” and I've been a Snowsports Instructor at Purgatory Resort for 14 years. Since then, I've received certific...

DATE: Jan 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Snowsports Tips From Tex

Redfish, oysters and old guys

What could possibly go wrong when six old guys go on an unsupervised, no wives included, fly fishing road trip? Absolutely nothing. Yeah, right. The group, having read my last co...

DATE: Jan 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Bill Roberts is (finally) retiring!

Please join in celebration of his service to the Herald and our community

DATE: Jan 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Control your money; reclaim your dreams

Last month, I told you that I’m traveling around the country for a year and getting to live in Hawaii for the winter. I bet that sounded great. But life hasn’t always been that w...

DATE: Jan 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

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 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

Bill Roberts is (finally) retiring!

Please join in celebration of his service to the Herald and our community

DATE: Jan 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Bill Roberts is (finally) retiring!

Please join in celebration of his service to the Herald and our community

DATE: Jan 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Trump’s job ‘jawboning’ is politics, not economics

The reality is that his jawboning won’t create many new jobs and could actually cost U.S. jobs. WASHINGTON — Jawboning is back in style, courtesy of Donald J. Trump. Those with lo...

DATE: Jan 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Robert Samuelson

Like everything else, inbox needs yearly deep cleaning

It’s a full week after New Year’s Day, so naturally, many of us, including Mrs. Action Line, get the urge to “clean things up around this place.” Sock drawers are organized and du...

DATE: Jan 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Action Line

A new symbol of Fort Lewis’ commitment

Geosciences, Physics and Engineering Hall reflects STEM interest

DATE: Jan 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

GOP spins out on its first lap

Doesn’t anybody here know how to work this thing? For 10 years, Republicans have waited for their chance to govern, and finally the voters handed them the car keys: unified GOP c...

DATE: Jan 8, 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.