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San Juan Basin working to help people get insurance

A gentleman came to San Juan Basin Health Department last year for help applying for health insurance. He limped noticeably and winced in discomfort with each step. As I offered ...

DATE: Nov 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Winter survival depends on animals’ ability to adapt

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued an official El Niño warning for this winter based on temperatures in the Pacific Ocean. An El Niño doesn’t always ...

DATE: Nov 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Durango Nature Studies

FLC students ascend Fourteeners to raise mental health awareness

FLC students ascend Fourteeners for mental health awareness

DATE: Nov 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Use Pegasus to anchor your view of fall sky

Greetings, stargazers. Before I talk about what’s up in Durango skies, I want to let everyone know how glad I am that daylight saving time has ended for the season. If it were l...

DATE: Nov 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

‘Purgatory saved my life’

The words “Purgatory saved my life” have been echoed by four friends of mine, who will tell you that were it not for the opportunities to work and ski at Purgatory, they might not be alive. ...

DATE: Nov 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Interim committee work productive in summer, fall

It has been a very busy summer and fall with multiple interim committee hearings and statewide tours for capital development, water, transportation and off-highway vehicles. In addition, I h...

DATE: Nov 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Overwhelmed? For change, you should focus on the present

Sometimes, getting your finances in order can seem like an impossible task. Recently, I was talking with friend about money, and he asked a great question: “How do I prevent getti...

DATE: Nov 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Fenced-in land strip offers great squatting potential

Our lot backs to Florida Road, and we have a 6 foot privacy fence. When Florida Road was improved, another fence was constructed about 6 or 8 feet from our existing fence. We have no access ...

DATE: Nov 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line

When mistakes happen, keep cool, be polite

All Ali Wallick wanted was the hotel room she had booked. Nothing more. She’d made the Atlanta Marriott Marquis reservation for a busy holiday weekend almost a year in advance. Bu...

DATE: Nov 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Did the Gold King spill impact October home sales?

The local real estate market was on pace through the first nine months to be the best year since 2006, and then came October. October real estate sales in La Plata County are way ...

DATE: Nov 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

‘Fulfilling life,’ ‘meeting basic needs’ should not be mutually exclusive

If you are looking for more things to be thankful for during this season of gratitude, I have a fun exercise for you. Go down to your local Social Security office and apply for d...

DATE: Nov 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Help save Land and Water Conservation Fund

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve had the opportunity to take in the magnificence of our state’s natural beauty. Public lands across Colorado serve as one of our state’s greatest as...

DATE: Nov 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the U.S. Senate

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.