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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...

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...

Coldest place in the solar system? Right nearby

Astronomers: It's on the moon

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...

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...

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...

When lower back pain strikes, rest is your friend

A friend of mine once reflected that you know you’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...

Celebrating with family and friends

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist It’s getting brisk for the birthdays of Scott Holland, Trish Sohlé, Tom Murray, Mark Prouty, Marty Prouty, MJ Moseley, Kathy Myrick, J...

BID’s efforts helped address homelessness

During the summer of 2016, the Durango Business Improvement District implemented a three-part plan to address panhandling in Downtown Durango. Here are the results of those efforts. ...

Neighbors: Unitarians celebrate full-time pastor

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango marked a landmark occasion in late September, and it celebrated with a bang. The fellowship has had phenomenal growth in recent ye...

Some in Durango are fans of unusual currency

A few days back I decided to read The Durango Herald the old-fashioned way – a paper copy. I went to a newsstand and on there was a message on the box: “Use Any Coins Except Pennies.” So, I ...

Ethics policies can help you in times of trouble

Maybe you missed the announcement that the American Society of Travel Agents is introducing a “ground-breaking” new course focused on ethics in the travel industry. If you’re like...