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Travelers fight unfair treatment by reversing credit-card charges

For better or worse, travelers are turning to a last-ditch tactic to resolve their disagreements with airlines, car-rental companies or hotels: instigating credit-card disputes. C...

DATE: Nov 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Allison’s Turkey Packers Co-op

During the dark days of the Depression, the residents of La Plata County struggled to survive and, in the rural areas, families helped to sustain themselves as they made the most of their fa...

DATE: Nov 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Schools one way to give children every advantage

New parents hope that their children will be perfect. Unfortunately, there is often disappointment when reality sets in. We have always cared about the welfare of our children, bu...

DATE: Nov 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Resurgent Pittsburgh a tale of community

In recent weeks, I’ve found myself challenged to keep an open mind and filled with a strong desire to soak up positive news. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I want to take a momen...

DATE: Nov 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Mayor

The Wielangs, a pioneer family, commemorated in garden

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist The next time you’re walking down the Animas River Trail behind the Durango Public Library, take a gander at the commemorative book st...

DATE: Nov 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Thankful for these births and anniversaries

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist Friends and family will be expressing gratitude these people were born this week – Jeanie Van Ausdall, Theresa Amato, Denise Day, Judi...

DATE: Nov 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

St. Columba takes trip to the Kasbah at gala

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist There are few events in Durango planned more to the nth degree than St. Columba School’s annual gala, which is the school’s major fund...

DATE: Nov 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Soothing a bout of anxiety deep in the night

It is 2 a.m. I am on the living room couch with Rosie, who ghosted up to my bedside whisper-whimpering, “My ankle hurts and I can’t sleep.” I rub arnica salve into her right leg,...

DATE: Nov 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Adventures in Motherhood

Report reveals alarming scope of substance abuse in U.S.

The U.S. Surgeon General recently published a landmark report on alcohol, drugs and health. According to the report, almost 21 million people in America have a substance use diso...

DATE: Nov 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Durango has that special ‘snuggle factor’

It happened again this week. Durango received yet another accolade to add to its ever-expanding list of awards, recognitions and rankings. Sure, we understand being called out as...

DATE: Nov 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

Pay little attention to all the post-election hype

WASHINGTON – Elections regularly inspire an orgy of hype – and so it is with this one. The Democrats are in disarray, it’s said. Unless they’re enormously skillful or lucky, they...

DATE: Nov 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Shipping containers won’t be converted to ADU village at Durango’s Walmart

I was driving past Walmart and I noticed a bunch of shipping containers in the front parking lot. Is Walmart starting a “tiny house” development on site? The store already allows camping the...

DATE: Nov 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

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.