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Headlines reflected area’s ties to the war

America was now involved in a two-front war in the European and Asian theaters. Young men regularly were going off to war either volunteering or being drafted. Rationing was a fa...

DATE: Oct 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Neighbors: Gold Star Weekend offers healing and comfort

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist Despite the tragic death of Littleton resident Dutch Vandegrift, who was killed in a car crash, the Gold Star Parents Weekend held for...

DATE: Oct 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Neighbors: First harvest dinner pleases diners

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist To say local foods are popular in our area is an understatement. Kristi Streiffert, managing director of Local First, said...

DATE: Sep 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Get your costumes ready for ‘Things that go BUMP’

With the first month of school behind us, we’re rolling full steam ahead with an impressive array of cultural items for your enjoyment. First up is an event I mentioned last mont...

DATE: Sep 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: View from the Fort

Neighbors: Durango Heritage Celebration has Hollywood theme

The Durango Heritage Celebration has explored the community’s Victorian legacy, gone down with the Titanic, visited Greenmount Cemetery where the dead “talked” and solved a murder mystery or...

DATE: Sep 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Hands-only CPR can save lives: Are you ready?

Imagine you witness an adult suddenly collapse, become unresponsive and stop breathing. What would you do? Do you know cardio-pulmonary resuscitation? Do you feel comfortable eno...

DATE: Sep 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Neighbors: Endowment brings party to honors teachers

Roberta Barr was a force of nature in Durango School District 9-R for more than 40 years, beginning her career in the one-room Falfa and Hermosa schools and ending it as the principal of not...

DATE: Sep 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Make your financial success automatic

Most people will tell you a budget is the key to financial success. They’re wrong. Without a system to manage your budget, you are forced to rely on willpower and self-discipline,...

DATE: Sep 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Is ice food?

We were having a barbecue, so I went to the store and got some ice for the cooler. As I poured out the cubes, I noticed this label on the bag saying “Ice Is Food” and another label listing t...

DATE: Sep 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Neighbors: A celebration of 100 years

Take time to wish these folks happy birthday as they celebrate their Libra birthdays – although I recently read the zodiac signs have changed because of a difference in the way the earth spi...

DATE: Sep 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

It’s important to come home to a great landing

During the Parade of Homes weekend, when Durango’s builders and homeowners graciously open their doors to looky-loos from far and wide, I get excited. Why, you ask? Well, quite a...

DATE: Sep 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Travel brochures’ small print can make a big difference

The National Trust Tours brochure for its upcoming Odyssey of Ancient Civilizations – a seven-night cruise through Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania and Greece – advertises an “all-inclusi...

DATE: Sep 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

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.