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DATE: Jan 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Three new ways to pay property tax bills in 2016

Last November, the residents of La Plata County were asked to vote for or against a mill levy increase. The levy lost by a few hundred votes. People I talked with had a number of ...

DATE: Jan 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

United Airlines’ service begins to improve

Like a 747 loaded to capacity, United Airlines is rising – slowly, steadily and improbably. “I thought I was imagining it,” says Anne Klein, who works for a marketing agency in Du...

DATE: Jan 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Now’s a good time to know about – and watch out for– ice

As we have experienced in our area recently, ice is a reality in winter. Watching out for ice on the roads and sidewalks practically becomes second nature this time of year, not ...

DATE: Jan 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Petroglyphs the memories in my mind

I don’t have much quiet in my life. I am a full-time, short-order cook of part-time, half-eaten meals, an avant-garde art project director using only common household materials, a disaster m...

DATE: Jan 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Great Adventures of Jenny and Goose

The overuse of antibiotics is threatening our health

We live in the antibiotic era of medicine. The development of these potent weapons in the arsenal against infectious disease in the early part of the last century transformed the...

DATE: Jan 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Be playful, be silly, while there’s still time

Rose and I are walking Lucy, one of Rose’s canine clients, in the snowy woods behind our house. Rose is bouncing along and inventing icicle jokes. “What do you call an icicle in t...

DATE: Jan 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Adventures in Motherhood

Transportation funding, transparency a priority for the current legislative session

The second regular session of the 70th Colorado General Assembly of the House of Representatives was called to order by the speaker of the House, Dickie Lee Hullinghorst, on Jan. 13, followi...

DATE: Jan 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Habitat gets new wheels for new year

It wasn’t a champagne christening – hot chocolate was more appropriate given the weather – but it was still festive when the new Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County ReStore truck made it...

DATE: Jan 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Durango economic numbers telling good story

The Durango Business Improvement District monitors statistics to help determine the economic health of downtown and north Main Avenue. BID tracks six statistics monthly: Durango T...

DATE: Jan 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Big signs can prevent issues with parking, zombies

Check out the La Plata County Courthouse. They put up a huge sign, the type you see along the highway. It’s flashing a message about relocation of the Human Services Department. Thing is, if...

DATE: Jan 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Renovation loans can put you in that fixer-upper

A big challenge for buyers in today’s tight market is finding a home in the right neighborhood which is in acceptable condition and the size they want. A great solution is buying a home in n...

DATE: Jan 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

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.