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Gadgets to put you at ease on road trips

Somewhere on one of my social media accounts, there’s an image of me being pulled over for speeding in Pooler, Georgia. My crime? Doing 67 mph on a stretch of Interstate 95 where ...

DATE: Sep 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Landing a good investment on land

“Don’t wait to buy land, buy land and wait.” This quote by William Penn Adair “Will” Rogers has been an investment strategy by many, and others have followed the advice of “Buy land; they’re...

DATE: Sep 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Stakeholders have long record of success

The recent Animas River Stakeholders Group meeting in Silverton was generally non-corrosive, thoughtful and calm – unlike some accounts portrayed it. True, the notion of a Superf...

DATE: Sep 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Amid the loss, woman left a lesson from Sept. 11

Shortly after the world-changing events of September 11, 2001, I witnessed a remarkable interview on a morning news program. A reporter was talking with a woman who had recently lost her fat...

DATE: Sep 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Solve water woes with South Platte storage

Water makes Colorado green, not only through irrigation provided by farmers, ranchers and others, but also as the primary economic driver of tourism, agriculture, recreation and – if you thi...

DATE: Sep 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Find out about taming the ‘quiet title monster’

Many people are confused when they find that a quiet title lawsuit is needed to clear some defect or “cloud” in the title to a property. In many cases, there is also a sense of urgency to re...

DATE: Sep 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Back in session, fall events in full swing at The Fort

Summer is coming to a close and we are gearing up for another great year at the Fort. Each department has planned exciting, beautiful and thought-provoking experiences for you to...

DATE: Sep 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: View from the Fort

The life of a critic: When art lingers

When music lingers in your mind long after a performance is over, it’s telling you something. It may be a jazz riff or a blooming Puccini aria. It may be a little nothing, or it may lead to ...

DATE: Sep 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

Gosney Succeeds at Nolan’s 14

“Nolan’s 14” is an extreme ultra running event that summits 14 of Colorado’s 14,000 foot peaks in the Sawatch Mountain Range within a 60-hour time frame. Begun as an unofficial e...

DATE: Sep 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: On the Run

Sagittarius one of sky’s best views

Greetings, stargazers. Just after dark this month, the Milky Way crosses the sky almost directly overhead in a north-south band. While the weather is still warm, this would be a...

DATE: Sep 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

New life for a Boulevard original

For years, I’ve led downtown Durango walking tours by starting at the train depot, walking north on Main Avenue to El Rancho Tavern, then east to East Third Avenue and south to College Drive...

DATE: Sep 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Upgrades under way at ol’ beloved Hillcrest

The wheels started turning full blast this week at the Hillcrest Golf Course, as the long-awaited renovation of this mesa-top layout began. Preliminary prep work began a month ago...

DATE: Sep 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

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.