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Neighbors: Adaptive Sports celebrates accessible recreation

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist It was standing-room-only at the Durango Adaptive Sports Association’s Harvest Gala in late October. A sold-out crowd of 14...

DATE: Nov 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Goodbye, Facebook. You have proven yourself evil

Dear Facebook friends, If you don’t see me gushing over the pix of your Thanksgiving pies, take no offense. It’s not that your pie is a bore (though, frankly, it is). And it’s not...

DATE: Nov 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Froma Harrop

‘Phoenix’ a dark and moody post-WWII exploration of identity

The history of World War II has been well-documented cinematically. But “Phoenix” takes a unique perspective – that of a Holocaust survivor who returns to Germany. Upon returning ...

DATE: Nov 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Swimming Against the Stream

Keeping it local: Spend holidays at Durango Arts Center

What is the impact of your holiday gift? What is the value of giving a beautiful memory or a masterfully crafted object? The most direct ways we show what we value are through th...

DATE: Nov 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: View from the Center

Wishing good luck to one who needs it

Welcome, “President Elect,” to a scene you will no doubt enjoy: thousands of people in the streets of many cities around the country, some shouting, “You are not my president.” We...

DATE: Nov 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Adult-youth partnerships drive success of 4-H

It’s time to be thankful. As your 4-H Extension agent, I couldn’t be more thankful for all the youths and adults in our program. The partnerships between adults and young people ...

DATE: Nov 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

An antidote to the Trump movement: Greater security for all

Here’s a question for you. Can I call President-elect Donald Trump out as a dangerously uninformed and unprincipled bigot without alienating his supporters? Better ques...

DATE: Nov 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Neighbors: Habitat helps provide affordable housing

The number of fundraisers held in this town has proliferated so much in the 16-plus years I’ve written Neighbors, I sometimes feel as though I can’t keep track of them all, much less write a...

DATE: Nov 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Downtown will have plenty to do this holiday

The holidays are right around the corner and downtown and North Main Avenue have plenty of activities with something for everyone. Downtown kicks things off with Singing with Sant...

DATE: Nov 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Neighbors: November birthday celebrations underway

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist Enjoying balmy November birthdays (it’s not often those two words are put together) are Drew Dalenberg, Ian Osby, Holly Landgren, Tayl...

DATE: Nov 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Pot tax revenue about 1.51% of all tax revenue collected by state

This question has me losing precious sleep. So voters were asked to approve more taxes for schools, roads, airport and health care. I’ve done minimal research, and I see that in 2015, some $...

DATE: Nov 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Airlines’ service issues with unaccompanied minors unnerve parents

It’s a story that Carrie Calzaretta’s 14-year-old son, Tyler, will probably tell his kids someday. This summer, the Calzarettas paid American Airlines an extra $300 for their son ...

DATE: Nov 12, 2016 | 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.