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Survey says several different land surveys available

Robert Frost coined the phrase, “Good fences make good neighbors,” and Arthur Baer suggests, “A good neighbor is a fellow who smiles at you over the back fence but doesn’t climb over it.” ...

DATE: Oct 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Project-based learning requires engagement, courage, fun

Think of a learning experience that has shaped who you are today. It could have been in kindergarten or it could have been yesterday. Now think about what that looked like. Who was with you?...

DATE: Oct 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

‘Yes’ on Ballot Question 2B

Increased debt is needed to upgrade wastewater treatment plant

DATE: Oct 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Sharing insights with a young democracy

My September finished with another round of interim committee hearings, including on data collection of police-initiated contacts, considering possible ways to improve statewide racial-profi...

DATE: Oct 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Tell the city to move the sewer plant: ‘No’ on 2B

Last spring when I was running for a seat on City Council, I attended a meeting of the city’s Utilities Commission. During that meeting, I heard the director of community development tell th...

DATE: Oct 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Terrorists

Concern about bringing Guantanamo prisoners to Colorado is overwrought

DATE: Oct 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Hi-Beams have the honky-tonk hustle down

Greg Schochet’s exploration of the guitar continues to be a life-long pursuit. It’s a quest to enhance and expand his ability to understand and play the many styles that make up what is now ...

DATE: Oct 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Really, this requiem was marvelous

How do you avoid purple prose when reviewing a splendid concert? Answer: It’s not easy, and that’s the theme of this column. The concert in question is last weekend’s ...

DATE: Oct 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

In Durango, arts education never gets old

One again I write this column celebrating the abundance we have here in Durango considering the wealth of educational opportunities at our fingertips for growth, learning and development. If...

DATE: Oct 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: View from the Center

4-H projects develop character, skills: Enroll now

La Plata County 4-H club enrollment for the 2015-16 year begins Friday. All enrollments for 4-H club members, leaders and volunteers will be done online at https://colorado.4honli...

DATE: Oct 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Imbibe in bulbs’ color and history

Editor’s note: Get Growing, written by the La Plata County Extension Office’s Master Gardener Program, appears during the growing season. It features timely tips and suggestions for your gar...

DATE: Oct 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Get Growing

Rabble-rousing can inspire us to make change

In his Tuesday column, “The Republicans’ Incompetence Caucus,” conservative New York Times writer David Brooks excoriated the more radical elements of the Republican Party. Sordi...

DATE: Oct 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

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.