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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

Is a tiny house right for you?

Over the past few years, there has been a lot of buzz about tiny homes; there is even a TV show devoted to them. Their main appeal is their lower cost and the desire by some to m...

DATE: Nov 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

New filing process established for vets

The main objective of the Veterans Service Office is to provide prevention, protection, advocacy and support services to veterans and their families so they can maximize their quality of lif...

DATE: Nov 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

Disabilities advocates can find allies in both parties

This has been a season of taking sides, whether rooting for (or against) candidates in debates or cheering your chosen World Series favorite to victory. Every ballot cast was taking a side –...

DATE: Nov 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Culture Gulch Sirens of song: Two musical programs not to miss

I’m borrowing Kerry Ginger’s title for her upcoming presentation in Life Long Learning to alert readers to two musical programs next week. One is about women’s roles in Western o...

DATE: Nov 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

Impact of Durango landmark now touches entire Four Corners

The Powerhouse Science Center is now a Durango landmark. The campus on the river is what unprecedented investment in our community looks like – investment in science education, youth and fam...

DATE: Nov 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Ten years in the Legislature, but time to go home

As of last week, my work on the wildfire matters and the water interim committees concluded and, for many legislators, the focus shifts to the elections and the next legislative session. ...

DATE: Nov 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Life in the Legislature

Eighteen days until new overtime law takes effect

Lynn Sholler Business owners and managers, are you prepared to implement the new Fair Labor Standards Act overtime law that will take effect Dec. 1? It’s been in the n...

DATE: Nov 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: On the Law

Voting is a good way to shape the world you want

We have the opportunity to vote, and thus help shape our world – both nationally and locally. Please vote, even if you don’t follow my suggestions! Most politicians have personali...

DATE: Nov 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Trump’s economic plan may be mission impossible

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump, it seems, embraces the old dictum: Make no small plans. Already, he’s published an agenda for his first 100 days in office, recalling Franklin’s Roosevelt’s launch...

DATE: Nov 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Robert Samuelson

Trump voters will not like what comes next

So he won. The nation takes a deep breath. Raw ego and proud illiteracy have won out and a severely learning-disabled man with a real character problem will be president. We are s...

DATE: Nov 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

A political Sept. 11 is changing the world we live in

Like the 2001 terrorist attacks, the Donald Trump upset win threatens Americans’ sense of safety and continuity. Financial markets went into convulsions, just as they did on that Sept. 11. T...

DATE: Nov 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Froma Harrop

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.