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Remembering Tom Grams a world away

Dr. Tom Grams, dentist extaordinaire, lived a life that made a difference, traveling to some of the most war-ravaged, impoverished nations in the world to give people good dental care. ...

DATE: Sep 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Options are few when trying to curb unwanted parkers

Most houses have space for two cars in the driveways, but we have a third car we prefer to park in front of our house. Some nearby houses are college rentals. When the third car is out, oppo...

DATE: Sep 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Is enough space on an airplane a human right?

Do you have the right to room on a plane? If you answered “no,” you’re probably with the majority of American travelers. After all, airlines are private companies, and you always ...

DATE: Sep 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

We wouldnâ€™t be where we are without our sponsors, volunteers

Happy Fall! I would like to mention a select set of sponsors who stepped up in an extra-big way to help us with our end-of-summer events. Special thanks to Four Corners Broadcast...

DATE: Sep 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Accountability in wake of Animas disaster

Unlike heavy-handed federal Superfund designations – which have been opposed by communities such as Silverton because of the devastating impact they have on local economies – the good Samari...

DATE: Sep 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Judicial vacancies

In April, U.S. District Judge Robert Blackburn announced that he will be taking senior status, effective April 2016. This announcement opens up a “future vacancy” in the federal District Cou...

DATE: Sep 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Look at 3 options for sewer plant

At its Sept. 1 session, Durango City Council decided to evaluate a new wastewater treatment plant on a private, downriver site before the high bridge. I commend the councilors for this decis...

DATE: Sep 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Funding contraception saves money – and lives

Can you think of any state-funded program that can save $7 for every dollar spent? Voluntary family-planning programs for teens and young women offer that wide a margin of benefit! ...

DATE: Sep 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Joe Buck Yourself brings country punk

In a world of polished pop music, watered down punk and country music ripe for an elevator, it’s great to have musicians come along and hit you like a punch in the jaw. Someone that hollers ...

DATE: Sep 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Mystery will pull your strings

Disclaimer by Renée Knight is another debut novel by yet another British author fresh out of another fiction writing workshop. Knight explains how she practiced writing a book ab...

DATE: Sep 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Murder Ink

Changes all around us, as the golf season winds to conclusion

Course makeovers, fewer daylight hours, changing colors, dropping temperatures and the last attempts at getting those bugs worked out of your game dot the landscape, as fall has arrived in S...

DATE: Sep 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

As cooler weather arrives, tips to save your tomatoes

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: Sep 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Get Growing

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.