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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

Social media harms real talk about 9-R budget

When I grew up, there were no cellphones, no texting, no Internet, no blogs and no way to publicly respond to articles in the paper without writing a letter. People communicated ...

DATE: Feb 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

Affluenza: Cure yourself of this modern disease

Consumer marketing and advertising work. In the United States, they have driven household consumption to 70 percent of all spending, a record. The long-term, rampant trend of over...

DATE: Feb 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Dim-bulb drivers having headlights problems

Why can’t motorists manage to turn on their headlights? It happens every evening, all the time. These stupid drivers must be “greenies” who think that not having headlights on saves on gas. ...

DATE: Feb 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

It’s time to get a little red about women’s heart disease Putting

Pull out that red dress. We need to increase awareness about women and heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of preventable death in persons aged 40 to 65. Check out ...

DATE: Feb 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Uncertainty surrounds rules for air travelers

These are confusing times for airline passengers. In recent weeks, the government has made two surprising policy changes: First, the Transportation Security Administration announc...

DATE: Feb 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Kids’ dental care is keystone to a lifetime of good health

February has been coated in Cupid’s sugary sweets so long that most don’t know it is also National Children’s Dental Health Month. Hidden in heart-shaped shadows is the prevalence of poor or...

DATE: Feb 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Sagebrush rebels recycle old West fantasies

In January, the Bundy brothers and a group of a few dozen or so militiamen and their sympathizers took over the headquarters of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Oregon and dec...

DATE: Feb 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Big names, big bands highlight month at FLC

Here’s a rundown of what’s happening on the scene at Fort Lewis College in February: Spend Valentine’s Day with the Red Shoe Trio. They’ll warm your heart with works from Spanish ...

DATE: Feb 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: View from the Fort

Streamers are easy and fun to tie

For those of you that read my columns but haven’t fished with me, and for those that don’t read my columns but have fished with me, you know I don’t like fly fishing with nymphs. In fact, I ...

DATE: Feb 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

The challenge of deciphering person’s intent

According to medical examiner tradition, vehicular fatalities are accidents even when the crash was the result of drunken or reckless driving. The vehicle operator will probably f...

DATE: Feb 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Coroner's Report

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.