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Speedy pronghorn ranks as the continent’s fleetest

On April 24, Durango Nature Studies will hold its seventh annual Earth Day Festival at Rotary Park. As part of the festivities, we will hold our annual 5K and Family Fun Run. In h...

DATE: Apr 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Durango Nature Studies

Find Jupiter, then leap into Leo the Lion

Greetings, stargazers. Spring is traditionally the season for galaxies, but this spring you can add planets to the list of targets. Jupiter dominates the early evening southern ...

DATE: Apr 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Long bill’s passage a bipartisan success

Last week, the Senate passed the 2016-2017 budget bill, also called the long bill, since it’s the most detailed and lengthy piece of legislation each year. Despite dire predictions from the ...

DATE: Apr 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Soup warms heart and soul for Hospice of Mercy

If you want to see everyone in town, there’s one event that’s sure to provide an opportunity: Soup for the Soul benefitting Hospice of Mercy. Held Thursday, it was a jam-packed Ex...

DATE: Apr 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Robust dialogue can make our schools better

As I wrap up my 31st year in public education, I’m reflecting on where we have come as an institution. Growing up, it was clear that education was key to one’s future success. Get...

DATE: Apr 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

Roads become more difficult to make driving easier

What the heck is up with the disappearing lane on U.S. Highway 550 just before the Iron Horse Inn? Did too many drivers end up in the pool at the RV park? I thought that the two lanes mergin...

DATE: Apr 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Take Saturday’s Decisions Day to discuss end-of-life advance directives

The Colorado Legislature again this session failed to advance end-of-life power of control to residents. That cautious and narrow right, which in its more recent form would have given those ...

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

New sharing economy lacks pricing clarity

If you thought comparison shopping was hard with traditional travel companies, just try the sharing economy. Lightly regulated companies such as Airbnb and Uber can make it as dif...

DATE: Apr 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

‘Person-centered’ model helps achieve balance

“Person-centered” isn’t a term you tend to hear outside the world of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Perhaps this is because of our intrinsic anthropocentric view of things: We ...

DATE: Apr 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Momentum for change

Embrace the dynamism of the evolving electricity business

DATE: Apr 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

The changes to owner financing after Dodd-Frank

Predatory lending is a buzz word borne out of historically low interest rates and the housing market frenzy in the early part of this century. Predatory lending practices, including sub-prim...

DATE: Apr 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Vacation races: best of both worlds for runners

“Run Where you Play”, a fun and fitting mantra for Since its’ inception, seven more destination races have been added including; Grand Canyon, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain, Gr...

DATE: Apr 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: On the Run

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.