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Now’s a good time to know about – and watch out for– ice

As we have experienced in our area recently, ice is a reality in winter. Watching out for ice on the roads and sidewalks practically becomes second nature this time of year, not ...

Petroglyphs the memories in my mind

I don’t have much quiet in my life. I am a full-time, short-order cook of part-time, half-eaten meals, an avant-garde art project director using only common household materials, a disaster m...

The overuse of antibiotics is threatening our health

We live in the antibiotic era of medicine. The development of these potent weapons in the arsenal against infectious disease in the early part of the last century transformed the...

Be playful, be silly, while there’s still time

Rose and I are walking Lucy, one of Rose’s canine clients, in the snowy woods behind our house. Rose is bouncing along and inventing icicle jokes. “What do you call an icicle in t...

Transportation funding, transparency a priority for the current legislative session

The second regular session of the 70th Colorado General Assembly of the House of Representatives was called to order by the speaker of the House, Dickie Lee Hullinghorst, on Jan. 13, followi...

Habitat gets new wheels for new year

It wasn’t a champagne christening – hot chocolate was more appropriate given the weather – but it was still festive when the new Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County ReStore truck made it...

Durango economic numbers telling good story

The Durango Business Improvement District monitors statistics to help determine the economic health of downtown and north Main Avenue. BID tracks six statistics monthly: Durango T...

Big signs can prevent issues with parking, zombies

Check out the La Plata County Courthouse. They put up a huge sign, the type you see along the highway. It’s flashing a message about relocation of the Human Services Department. Thing is, if...

Renovation loans can put you in that fixer-upper

A big challenge for buyers in today’s tight market is finding a home in the right neighborhood which is in acceptable condition and the size they want. A great solution is buying a home in n...

Aid in dying

Give the terminally ill options for the end of life

On LARCs lawmakers should listen to Rep. Coram

A recent story (Herald, Jan. 3) detailed the “New Year’s resolutions” of three Southwest Colorado lawmakers. There is an important issue that was not mentioned in that story, and state Rep. ...

Can you get sued for a bad review? Yes, you can

If he reveals the details of his awful vacation-rental experience, Terry Fedigan is afraid of what might happen. The rental property’s owner could sue – and win. Last summer, he r...