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Water from a stone

I stood at the trailhead, a place I’ve stood countless times over the past 40 years, but this time I looked at the man standing to my left and Goose to my right and then down at my shoes, an...

DATE: Oct 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Great Adventures of Jenny and Goose

Plastic lovers may solve our waste problem

Bacteria capable of eating plastic were an inevitability. The tiny cells are evolutionary dynamos. Under optimal growing conditions, many bacteria can clone themselves in 20 to ...

DATE: Oct 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Your Ecological House

Neighbors: Colorado Plateau art supports Mesa Verde Foundation

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist Mesa Verde National Park is a diamond in the crown of our area and a significant economic driver. Yet, as a community, we have not tak...

DATE: Oct 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

A debut novel in the spirit of ‘Gone Girl’

“The Widow,” by Fiona Barton The crime fiction market these days is being flooded, astonished and forever changed by first-time novelists. When reading these days largely means lo...

DATE: Oct 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Murder Ink

The holidays can be more difficult as we age

Many of us will be spending time with family and loved ones this holiday season. The joys of seeing grandchildren, being with our own kids, perhaps traveling to exciting places, experiencing...

DATE: Oct 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Wildlife, dogs don’t mix; voice control is crucial

By Annie Phenix We live in a visual candy land here in Durango, and dog owners love nothing more than getting out into the natural beauty with their dogs. What’s wron...

DATE: Oct 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Living with Wildlife

Collins lets us hear John Denver by proxy

John Denver was a hard musician to classify. He was a singer-songwriter who existed outside of the folk crowd, and a country musician void of the Nashville scene. Best known for penning “Roc...

DATE: Oct 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Neighbors, mine show the good will to succeed

King Coal II is a slick operation. The Hesperus coal mine seven miles west on County Road 120 employs rigorous training around exacting safety standards and high-grade technology in its purs...

DATE: Oct 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Policy and Politics

At last, the food preservation season has arrived

Cool weather seems to have delayed it a bit, but it’s finally time to get ready for the canning, dehydrating, freezing and fermenting marathon. And, by the way, in case you forg...

DATE: Oct 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Columnists

Durango’s big on charm

Being on top-10 lists is nothing new for Durango. Best true West town, best recreational town, best beer town, best mountain biking town – if there’s a category that applies to us, it’s like...

DATE: Oct 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk about Town

Take a class: Someone might need your life-saving skills

One of the vision statements of the American Red Cross is that through our strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, we are always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassi...

DATE: Oct 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Red Cross and you

Electric fencing shockingly effective deterring bears

Black bears can cause property damage – including the loss of chickens, beehives, small livestock and valued fruit trees – which can be both financially and emotionally draining. Electric fe...

DATE: Oct 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Bear Smart

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.