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The challenge and difficulty of being cared for

A recent health situation has put me into the possibility of having sinus surgery in Denver. I won’t know for a few weeks, but it has caused an upheaval that I thought I wouldn’t have to exp...

DATE: Jan 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Good judgment trumps rules about standards

Doctors have always opposed mandated practice standards. I’ve heard the arguments for more than 30 years. When I was a resident, one of the first pathology standards to be drafted...

DATE: Jan 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Coroner's Report

For most performances, the no-applause rule is claptrap

A couple of weeks ago, I attended a sold-out production of “The Music Man” at the Durango Arts Center. I was amazed at how few people in the audience were applauding some really stellar sing...

DATE: Jan 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

May the financial force be with you in 2016

2015 is done, and here we are already at 2016. I again remember the excitement when Yoda first shared so much wisdom. It is all back again so I decided to look at some...

DATE: Jan 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

If you’re a vet, you should know what benefits are waiting for you

The main objective of the Veterans Service Office is to provide prevention, protection, advocacy and support services to veterans and their families so they can maximize their quality of lif...

DATE: Jan 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

HPV vaccine can prevent several types of cancer

By Tiffany Switzer If there were a vaccine against cancer wouldn’t you get it for your kids? Good news! The HPV vaccine can prevent several types of cancers, including ...

DATE: Jan 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Columnists

Islam and terrorism

Is there a middle ground between Obama and Trump?

DATE: Jan 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Fancy footwork won’t fix finances

Sitting at my home desk preparing to write this column, I couldn’t be happier to see the mounds of snow outside the window. May El Niño be all for Southwest Colorado that’s been promised. Fo...

DATE: Jan 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

By mid-year war was touching all Americans

By June 1942, the war had impacted the average American’s lifestyle in ways he or she could not have imagined when it started only half a year ago. In some ways, it seemed to be going a bit ...

DATE: Jan 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Stripping baskets are not for nude fly fishing

I know a retired fly fishing guide who once tried to convince his wife that a stripping basket was meant to keep your clothes in a neat pile when fly fishing nude from the deck of a boat, or...

DATE: Dec 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Jackson tribute, Wailers highlight month at FLC

Our Happy New Year to everyone is a month full of amazing talent! Roshong Recital Hall starts Jan. 14 with a master class given by artists in residence, enhake, a talented quartet...

DATE: Dec 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: View from the Fort

Over time, your healthy choices become habits

During a recent holiday visit to an East Coast city, my daughter observed the high percentage of cigarette smokers along the city streets, whose sidewalks were heavily littered with their ci...

DATE: Dec 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

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.