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Defying the culture’s image by providing job skills

DATE: Nov 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Poetry captures population bomb’s detonation

For years I have known that what I write is too intellectual, too wordy, too preachy. I have sought poetry on aspects of human population, and finally found a few poems worth sharing. Please...

DATE: Nov 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Knowledge of trees helpful all year

It can be depressing to see fall leaves blow away into the dark days of winter. But conifer trees are always full of life. Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas, there is plenty to learn abo...

DATE: Nov 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Records reveal Forest Service’s suspicious ways

Let’s talk numbers. 22: inches of fresh snow Wolf Creek Ski Area reported as of Wednesday morning. 69,701: pages of public records opponents of the Pillage at Wolf Cree...

DATE: Nov 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Collaboration gives young people chance to grow

La Plata County 4-H finds collaboration is essential for maintaining strong communities. During the last five years, we have developed a partnership with Celebrating Healthy Communities, whi...

DATE: Nov 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Science guides downtown parking prices

As part of the Durango Business Improvement District’s continuing efforts to provide education about parking in downtown Durango, here is some new information about the price of the downtown...

DATE: Nov 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Results come from transcending boundaries

As winter weather drives more people indoors, it’s time to note that there’s been good progress made lately on Colorado’s natural resources issues. There’s a long way to go before we are pro...

DATE: Nov 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

No gray area with white lines, black clothes

I’ve noticed a number of motorists driving so that the passenger-side wheels cruise on the white line, or worse, over onto the shoulder. I live in the north Animas Valley, and one morning I ...

DATE: Nov 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Hertz scrubs bills of derided cleaning charge

Hertz has quietly dropped one of the car rental industry’s most unpopular surcharges: the cleaning fee. “Although we appreciate when a vehicle is returned in clean condition, we d...

DATE: Nov 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Supporting early literacy begins in the home

A child’s first teacher is the parent or guardian and a home rich in spoken and written language will strengthen your child’s literacy skills. Literacy is the ability to read, w...

DATE: Nov 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Welcoming winter with an eye toward the slopes

The relentless sniffles, growing amount of luminous white, colored strings of lights littering trees and houses remind me that my favorite season is here. A time for food, friends, family, b...

DATE: Nov 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Durango small businesses need the Clean Power Plan

Like many of us in Colorado, I have built my life around my passion for the outdoors. I feel lucky to be able to make a living helping others enjoy everything Colorado has to offer, and I am...

DATE: Nov 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

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.