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Reduced demand could result in vacation bargains in 2017

Where will you go in 2017? If you said “nowhere,” then get in line behind the rest of America. But there’s still time to change your answer – and you might want to. Nearly half of...

DATE: Jan 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

From the Extension Office It’s that time of the year again to take measure of your radon levels

January is National Radon Action Month, when all residents – both renters and owners – are urged to test their home for radon. It is recommended that homes be screened every five...

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

Been wrong before, but still boldly predict 2017 can’t be as weird as 2016

As we warily entertain the idea of political life in 2017, we in Colorado must ask ourselves two basic questions: What just happened? What is going to happen now? To answer either...

DATE: Dec 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Mike Littwin

Trump should look into the reality of Putin’s soul

WASHINGTON – “Spare us the kissy-face.” It was June 2001 and I was covering President George W. Bush’s trip to Slovenia, where he had just met Vladimir Putin for the first time. I...

DATE: Dec 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

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Headlines we would like to see in 2017

DATE: Dec 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Calls for more nukes make for a fearful year’s end

CHARLESTON, S.C. – As usual, the year’s end brings reflections and ruminations on what was and what is to be. This time around, however, it feels as though an era is coming to an end. ...

DATE: Dec 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Durango High School’s thespians own the stage in Denver

Class after class at Durango High School delights theater lovers with their skills and talent, and members of this year’s Thespian Troupe 1096 are no exception. Earlier this month...

DATE: Dec 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

New shopping, dining options arriving soon

New stores are popping up all over Downtown and North Main Avenue, bringing new options to the heart of Durango’s shopping areas. Cerda 7 Cantina Y Comida opened recently in the ...

DATE: Dec 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Snow brings out flakiness in some fitness buffs

Now that snow is here, could you explain a perpetual Durango paradox? We live in arguably the fittest town in the fittest state in the nation. How is it that our citizens will brave the cold...

DATE: Dec 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

There is a clear path to a balanced budget

One of my responsibilities as your state representative is to attend the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) hearings for state departments for which my committees have oversight. That has made Dec...

DATE: Dec 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Best economics books of 2016

WASHINGTON — OK, I should have headlined it, “My favorite economics books of 2016.” There surely are many good books that I missed. Still, the four below share certain appealing characterist...

DATE: Dec 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

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Headlines we would like to see in 2017

DATE: Dec 26, 2016 | 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.