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Pro & Con: Amendment 72: Raising state taxes on cigarettes

YES: Amdt. 72 could help reduce smoking rates and save lives Colorado voters have an opportunity to positively affect the health of Colorado’s kids by voting “yes” on Amendment 72, which wou...

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

Pro & Con: Amendment 69: Creation of ColoradoCare

YES: Take our health care system away from insurance companies, help Coloradans get care they need ColoradoCare is a universal health care payment system that will pay the medical expenses o...

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

Marketing helps make Durango a destination

For people unfamiliar with Durango, destination marketing creates an image about a community using tools like the website, advertising, vacation planner, editorial coverage or even Trip Advi...

DATE: Oct 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

Parents being urged to weigh in on proposals for new graduation requirements

Our work to modify graduation requirements has been mentioned in the past, but I want to update you on our progress. We are fortunate to have a board that has taken this seriously to ensure ...

DATE: Oct 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

Pro & Con: Amendment 70: raising the minimum wage

Yes: Gradual, moderate raises will help workers without hurting jobs If passed, Amendment 70 will increase the Colorado minimum wage from the current $8.31 per hour to $12 per hour by 2020. ...

DATE: Oct 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Neighbors: Museum fundraiser has menu from the past

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist It’s hardly a secret yours truly is a fan of Southwest Colorado history, so there’s no way I would pass up a chance to experience some...

DATE: Oct 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Pro & Con: Amendment 71: Changing the state Constitution

YES: Amendment 71 is necessary to protect Western Colorado On Nov. 8, Colorado citizens will have the opportunity to decide whether they support the “Raise the Bar” initiative, Amendment 71....

DATE: Oct 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Locals are cutting cake this week for their celebrations

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist Celebrating the fact that the election is finally entering its final month as well as marking their birthdays are Tim Schaldach, Gail ...

DATE: Oct 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Big Brothers Big Sisters will hold the ultimate getaway party

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist One of the coolest additions to Durango’s fundraising schedule returns next weekend for its second outing. The Big Brothers...

DATE: Oct 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

The right to vote belongs to all citizens in this country

Citizenship is the chance to make a difference to the place where you belong – Charles Handy There’s no such thing as second class citizenship. That’s like telling me you can be ...

DATE: Oct 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Local home sales solid so far in 2016

La Plata County real estate market is in its 4th year of likely having more than 1,000 homes sold in the calendar year! This compares to the great recession when a low of 561 hom...

DATE: Oct 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Columnists

Pro & Con: Propositions 107, 108: Presidential, open primaries

No: Weakening political parties would only make things worse Colorado voters have a rare opportunity this fall to finally do something about the state’s dysfunctional political system — make...

DATE: Oct 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

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.