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Public land good for rural areas

Study finds that personal income rising faster in counties with more public land

DATE: Feb 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Stoplight at JBo’s isn’t music to motorists’ ears

Going to work every morning, I drive down North College Drive and have to stop at the light on Florida Road across from JBo’s for a left turn. That light takes 45 minutes to change. OK, mayb...

DATE: Feb 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

U.S. Congress has chance to improve flying

Air travelers are about to get their best shot in four years at fixing everything that’s wrong with flying – or they would if they’d been invited to the party. Sometime this week,...

DATE: Feb 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Cohabitation agreements vs. common law marriage

Common law marriage is still recognized in Colorado. To be considered common law married, in this state, the couple must cohabitate, mutually agree to be married and hold themselves out to t...

DATE: Feb 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Catch one of the greatest comic operas ever

MET Live returns to Fort Lewis with the whimsical ‘Magic Flute’

DATE: Feb 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

The nature of love seen in our beautiful trees

Ahhh February, the month of love. It’s the time of year when grocery store aisles turn to a sea of red and pink, when chocolate boxes are bought to melt recipients’ hearts and the sweet smel...

DATE: Feb 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Great Adventures of Jenny and Goose

Snow packed trails delight local runners

Winter sports enthusiasts probably wonder why we runners don’t just hang up our running shoes in the winter and embrace the many snow friendly sports that are available. Although ...

DATE: Feb 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: On the Run

In southeastern Utah, the Procession Panel speaks across time

High on a red rock ridge in southeastern Utah lies a petroglyph panel that depicts a fundamental shift in the lives of prehistoric Pueblo peoples. A millennium ago, individual ce...

DATE: Feb 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Give overlooked Auriga a little loving attention

Greetings, stargazers. An unappreciated constellation that is now at the early evening zenith is Auriga. I say unappreciated, not only because it does not get the name recogniti...

DATE: Feb 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Polar bear or bee: Social behavior can vary widely

Every February, Durango Nature Studies holds its annual Winter Social at Carver Brewing Co. This social allows people who participate in the different realms of DNS to actually m...

DATE: Feb 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Durango Nature Studies

Broncos, marijuana, ATVs, Western State and water make for a busy couple of weeks

Congratulations to the Denver Broncos! The past two weeks at the Legislature have been filled with Broncos mania. Everyone was very positive that the Broncos would win the Super Bowl, and no...

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

How sweet it is as DAC honors supporters

Durango has many glamorous events, but few are both as elegant and heartfelt as the Durango Arts Center’s Sweetheart of the Arts. The DAC switched it up a bit this year, holding i...

DATE: Feb 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

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.