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Make sure good nutrition supports your long life

The U.S. population is aging. The majority of residents are middle-aged or older (older than 45 years), and the ratio of older people to young is increasing. The fastest growing a...

DATE: Oct 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: You are What You Eat

Enlist ranchers in fight against climate change

If you are worried about climate change, these are not the best of times. The decision by the U.S. Senate to postpone climate legislation and the failure of last years Copenhagen summi...

DATE: Oct 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Writers on the Range

Feeding the world poses new, different challenges

A number of current world problems take on additional importance when the question is asked: Will they become more challenging in the next 50 years, or will solutions be found that diminish ...

DATE: Oct 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: On Science

The amazing adventures of Eugene Bullard

This story is taken from Charles Glass’ history, Americans in Paris: Life and Death under Nazi Occupation. It’s told in my own words because it’s a long and complicated story, too long for t...

DATE: Oct 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: My Turn

Neighbors: Durango Friends of the Arts’ fundraiser a success

It would take some serious research to figure out how many times yours truly has written about the Durango Friends of the Arts in the 16-plus years of the Neighbors column. But I know it’s b...

DATE: Oct 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Phish postpones Peace Ride? That's pfunny

Once upon a time, the charity bicycle ride known as the Colorado Peace Ride was supposed to take place early August, but a particular “peace-loving” überband known as Phish wrecked those pla...

DATE: Oct 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Good News

Growing season comes to a close with thoughts on local farmers

I have nibbled on a slice of La Plata County’s agricultural pie, represented by the farmers and ranchers at the Durango Farmers Market. This is just a snapshot, from one angle, of...

DATE: Oct 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Meet the Farmer

Coldest place in the solar system? Right nearby

Astronomers: It's on the moon

DATE: Oct 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Student Aide

Neighbors: Ernestine Brewer hits century mark

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist One of Durango’s grande dames became a centenarian Thursday. Ernestine Brewer hit her century mark surrounded by friends a...

DATE: Oct 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Neighbors: Style ‘N’ Stone designers keep making the world better

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist The Style ‘N’ Stones benefit jewelry sale was held for the 12th year in September. Every year, each designer donates at least 30 perce...

DATE: Oct 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

In our swirl of emotions, nothing is ever lost, just transformed

Here we are again, caricatures of our own seasonal habitualness. I’m blindsided by the flared-up beauty of fall. Rose announces she’s not so hungry for dinner while peach and plu...

DATE: Oct 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Adventures in Motherhood

When lower back pain strikes, rest is your friend

A friend of mine once reflected that you know youâ€™re getting old when you hurt yourself in your sleep. He was talking about waking up with a sore back. Low back pain is one of t...

DATE: Oct 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

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.