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DATE: Mar 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

Dems and the DA

Local party arrived at the right answer even if it was by the wrong process

DATE: Mar 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Health care takes center stage at Capitol

We’ve just passed the halfway mark in the 120-day legislative session, which is always a milestone looked to by those working at the Capitol as a signal that the pace will continue to pick u...

DATE: Mar 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Five home repairs you should do before spring arrives

Spring is here. With daylight saving time and warmer days, we begin to appreciate the early spring, and we look forward to the spring real estate market. It’s also a good time to begin to as...

DATE: Mar 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

All people have weaknesses, but they don’t define who we are

I cannot catch a ball. It’s my dirty, hidden secret (well, not anymore). When a spherical object comes spiraling toward me, my only reaction is to duck. The notion to catch, kick, hit with a...

DATE: Mar 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Annual all-volunteer fair will help you take charge of your health

Taking charge of your health is often easier said than done. Did your New Year’s resolution to take better care of yourself, eat better, get more sleep or start to exercise fall ...

DATE: Mar 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Slavery a key factor in Civil War

I’d like to add to Michael McLachlan’s excellent op-ed (Herald Feb. 28), responding to Rosalee Reed’s letter to the editor (Herald, Jan. 29). It’s easy for us to overlook how fragile our new...

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

Isgar was a statesman with big heart

We all felt it, but when we saw the tears begin to well up in Sen. Jim Isgar’s eyes, we realized just how much pressure we were under. After all, we thought that if the big guy fr...

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

Elevating higher education

State commission works to better outcomes for Colorado’s students

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

Mediation is an effective way to address disputes

Disputes happen. They come in many different shapes and sizes – from problems between neighbors to family issues, business disagreements, employment situations and public policy matters. ...

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

Air passengers bug each other in so many ways

Airline passengers are pushing each other’s buttons more than ever, mostly because there are more buttons than ever to push – literally. Consider the in-flight reading light, whic...

DATE: Mar 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

A closer look at Durango Fire’s Operations Division

As deputy chief of Durango Fire, I would like to take the opportunity to discuss the Operations Division of the department. The Operations Division covers all aspects of call res...

DATE: Mar 11, 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.