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Happy Trail to Surprise brings green pastures

This reporter took advantage of some down time and ventured south to Surprise, Arizona, last week. The last time I made a trip into the valley of the sun was nearly 28 years ago. ...

DATE: Sep 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

In September, mom, kids revel in joyful rituals

September is the month of Dan bow-hunting, which is so traditional it seems to be encoded into our DNA. The familiarity of slipping skins off green chiles, or salting cucumbers in...

DATE: Sep 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Adventures in Motherhood

Neighbors: Peace Corps volunteers enjoy international potluck

By Ann Butler Neighbors columnist When former Peace Corps volunteers gathered for their annual reunion in late August, they certain of one thing – they would enjoy one ...

DATE: Sep 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

It’s the third quarter; what’s the score?

It’s football season, and we’re back to keeping close tabs on our favorite college and professional teams. As far as the tourism season goes, the half-time highlights are a good indicator of...

DATE: Sep 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Action Line: Going multi-modal creates some singular problems

I invite you and Mrs. Action Line to take a nice walk along the Animas River Train from 32nd Street to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. I was walking there recently, and from out of nowhere, wh...

DATE: Sep 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

After a cruise, the rising tide of junk mail annoys passenger

When Diana Lee Craig cast off on the Oceania Riviera’s 10-day Eastern Caribbean cruise, there were no surprises. The ship left Miami as scheduled, stopping in San Juan, St. John, Punta Cana ...

DATE: Sep 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

A savvy buyer’s guide to buying residential property

Buyers purchasing vacant land may take more risk than buyers of residential properties because there may be some significant surprises that could affect their future use or building costs. ...

DATE: Sep 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Following shifting paradigms in math education

When you think of a high school math class, what images come to mind? Abstract symbols? Pages of problems? Are these images coupled with anxiety and dread, or excitement and wonder? As educa...

DATE: Sep 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Local nonprofits do great things while taking care of business

Money, money, money. We all need it, right? Like most nonprofit organizations, United Way of Southwest Colorado generates revenue each year through a variety of sources. In the ...

DATE: Sep 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Let’s talk about pedal-assist E-bikes

North-south travel has always been a challenge in Durango. That pesky river and those mountain slopes just keep getting in the way. First there was Main Avenue, the only route that went unin...

DATE: Sep 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Take protest to next level: Work together

On Aug. 26, in a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick garnered national attention for sitting down during the national anthem...

DATE: Sep 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

You’ve got a new dog ... now what?

By Marcy Eckhardt Terrific, you’ve got a dog! But along with all the fun, excitement and wonderful companionship came with some not so wonderful behaviors – or challenges. When th...

DATE: Sep 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Columnists

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.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Happy Trail to Surprise brings green pastures

In September, mom, kids revel in joyful rituals

Neighbors: Peace Corps volunteers enjoy international potluck

It’s the third quarter; what’s the score?

Action Line: Going multi-modal creates some singular problems

After a cruise, the rising tide of junk mail annoys passenger

A savvy buyer’s guide to buying residential property

Following shifting paradigms in math education

Local nonprofits do great things while taking care of business

Let’s talk about pedal-assist E-bikes

Take protest to next level: Work together

You’ve got a new dog ... now what?

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