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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

After 17 years, John Peel says goodbye

As Edward R. Murrow would say, “Good night, and good luck.” Carol Burnett would sing, “I’m so glad we had this time together.” Then there was Dan Rather’s enigmatic sig...

DATE: Oct 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: John Peel

Eisenhower efficiency may work for you

How many items are on your to-do list? I mean, really important things for your business, not the everyday things to keep your doors open and serve your customers. How many things...

DATE: Oct 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Bottom Line

Dollar’s rise should help consumers

There’s a lot going on at home and in the world these days. But the rising value of the dollar sticks out for economists. Yes, there’s news like U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s announcement ...

DATE: Oct 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Thoughts Along The Way

Enroll now in the Citizens Police Academy

Do you want to be part of something exciting and fun? Do you want to know what your police department is doing? Have you ever wondered how you could get more involved in the community and po...

DATE: Oct 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: To Protect and Serve

Celebrating spooky occasions

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist Ghosts, goblins, superheroes and princesses will celebrate Halloween ... and the birthdays of Willa Beatty, Bud Beebe, Shawna Long, Sh...

DATE: Oct 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

No repeat for June, but a seat at the top will do

Apparently ‘Christmas in June’ didn’t have the same ring. Bettie Wiedo of Phoenix, aka June, nearly became the Gridiron Guru’s first two-time winner of the year by picking 15 game...

DATE: Oct 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Green Side of Life

Football and turkey: It doesn’t get any better

Week 13 of the NFL season provides plenty of reasons to celebrate. First, what’s better than football on Thanksgiving? Add to the mix that the playoffs either have arrived or are ...

DATE: Oct 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Living on the Waiver Wire

Building relationships one misstep at a time

When my boss first asked me to run his school for him, I didn’t think he was serious. Plus, we had just finished drinking a bottle of baijiu (Chinese liquor), which left me having doubts abo...

DATE: Oct 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letter from Korla

Try these helpful tips with your fearful dog

Often, the most obvious sign of fear in dogs is avoidance of things that worry the dog. Avoidance is powerfully reinforcing since it offers distance and safety from objects that the dog fear...

DATE: Oct 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Durango Dog Tales

Deck the halls with pumpkins, boughs of holly

I know you’ve answered this question before, but it’s worth asking again. Last week, Home Depot put up a small forest of artificial Christmas trees and decorations across from the barbecue g...

DATE: Oct 30, 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.