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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

Moab’s scenic, adventurous running experience

Magnificent Moab. The land of canyons, arches, slick rock and sandstone never disappoints with its spectacular vistas and varied terrain. For runners of the Moab Trail Marathon,...

DATE: Nov 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: On the Run

Grand visions in the New Mexico desert

Historians love birthdays and anniversaries, and southern New Mexico is celebrating a big one. It’s been a century since the Bureau of Reclamation constructed the Elephant Butte ...

DATE: Nov 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Locator allows you to find stars at any date, time

Greetings, stargazers. One thing I have learned when teaching astronomy is that students quite often have way cooler astronomy apps on their smartphones than I do. Faster, more ...

DATE: Nov 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Wild turkeys can be surprisingly cunning birds

November is a time of thanksgiving, and for some reason the turkey is the symbol of our thankfulness. I say “for some reason” because historians are not absolutely sure where th...

DATE: Nov 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Durango Nature Studies

Neighbors: Volunteers of America shares it successes

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist It would be easy to look at the Durango Community Shelter or the Southwest Safehouse simply as safe roofs over the heads of people in...

DATE: Nov 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Want to change your habits in 2017? Start now

I love new beginnings. They give me the chance to wipe my personal slate clean and get a fresh start. Sure, I can’t undo my past or my blunders, but understanding where and why I ...

DATE: Nov 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Building a foundation of success with character

As a public school district, we hold a great deal of responsibility for ensuring that we adequately prepare our students for success after they leave our pre-K-12 system. While ...

DATE: Nov 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

On U.S. Highway 550/160, two mile markers miss by a mile

I go past mileposts 87 and 88 frequently while driving or riding my bike on U.S. Highway 550/160 near Home Depot. One day it occurred to me that they were not a mile apart. In repeated measu...

DATE: Nov 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Fluoridated water integral to everybody’s health

Just when you think you’ve recovered from the sugar crash of Halloween, the parade of pumpkin pies, sweet potato casserole and cranberry dressing show up to prolong your sweetened holiday st...

DATE: Nov 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

It takes all of us to keep high school graduation rates up

Great news – the high school graduation rate in the United States has risen again! It is at an all-time high of 83.2 percent (U.S. Department of Education), and an analysis of pe...

DATE: Nov 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

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.