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Curtain falls on Music in the Mountains

The Music in the Mountains classical music festival always feels a bit like a runaway train. The first concert delights, and then it’s one event after another, some private, some free, some ...

DATE: Aug 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Columnists

Former contest winner at Juilliard

Goosby winner of prestigious scholarship

DATE: Aug 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

You gotta keep an eye on webcams and vagrant parking pluggers

While watching KOB-TV Albuquerque morning news, I saw a live view of the intersection of Main Avenue and Seventh Street, with the Strater Hotel on the right and Karyn Gabaldon’s gallery on t...

DATE: Aug 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Don’t overlook immunizations this back-to-school season

It’s hard to believe that summer is almost over and the 2015-16 school year is just around the corner. During this time, parents are preparing themselves for the day-to-day chaos...

DATE: Aug 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Pearl Harbor brought home the reality of war

News of the Japanese’ Dec. 7 attack on the naval station at Pearl Harbor came too late to make the Sunday newspapers. The next day, newspapers throughout the country carried the ...

DATE: Aug 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Finding a decent way to honor Cecil

Whew. Boy, are we an angry country. Seldom do I avoid the company of my fellow animal lovers. But this week, I want to put a continent of distance between me and those calling for...

DATE: Aug 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Music in the Mountains enters final weekend

Tuesday night lived up to its billing

DATE: Aug 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

There’s help for C-123 aircraft Agent Orange exposure

The Department of Veterans Affairs has determined that a select group of Air Force and Air Force Reserve personnel were exposed to herbicides through regular and repeated duties as ground, f...

DATE: Jul 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

Austin bluegrass musician credits his cool parents

Kids sometimes have to admit that their parents have good taste in music. It doesn’t happen everywhere. I’ve seen some of the record collections of people my age, the 40-somethin...

DATE: Jul 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Share your garden success at the La Plata County Fair

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: Jul 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Get Growing

Catch the best of 4-H program at fairgrounds

The La Plata County pre-fair events kick off Saturday and Sunday. The community is welcome to come to the fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave., on Saturday to watch the ARBA (American Rab...

DATE: Jul 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

July’s end doesn’t mean tournaments do

As we are about to leave the month of July behind us, tournament play does not take a back seat now that August is on our doorstep. There are several upcoming events, including re...

DATE: Jul 29, 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.