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Spring rain means no fires? Think again

The recent spring rain may lull you into thinking there won’t be much of a fire season. And there may not be – this summer. But fast forward to next June and think about how much more fuel i...

DATE: Jun 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

A gripping new trilogy from an unlikely author

Malcolm Mackay and his Glasgow Trilogy have made a chump of me and must be an embarrassment to publisher Mulholland Books. I had never heard of Malcolm Mackay – not too surprising...

DATE: Jun 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Murder Ink

The Badly Bent brings bluegrass to Brew Train

Durango’s historic steam train continues to find ways to entice riders on board. Saturday’s Brew Train is the first of the 2015 series of rolling beer-tastings with music. The bl...

DATE: Jun 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Share your garden’s beauty 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: Jun 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Get Growing

For many reasons, patients choose to skip medications

Former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop was quoted as saying, “Medications do not work in patients who do not take them.” Of course, the concept seems obvious, but it does dra...

DATE: Jun 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Slower summer lifestyle rich, rewarding

“I think, at a child’s birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift should be curiosity.” – Eleanor Roosevelt In sum...

DATE: Jun 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Adventures in Motherhood

Give me the Navajo Trail over the U.S. Open

I was all set to add my thoughts about the recent U.S. Open in Washington State, but it was more dramatic and entertaining on the home front at last weekâ€™s First National Bank/ Navajo Trai...

DATE: Jun 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

No eagles, but birdies flying high for golf

The sun came out, and so did all of Durango. We have raised money and spent time playing and laughing with friends in the past week. With four (and building) golf courses in La Pl...

DATE: Jun 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Sharing can make money, build bonds

The sharing economy can transform the way you run your business and your life. Would you like to make a little extra money each month or avoid buying more stuff that ends up as an...

DATE: Jun 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

With chilly spring, trees were freezing their buds off

Why doesn’t the city take care of things? I often think “Durango” is a Spanish word meaning “deferred maintenance.” It’s why we’re going to have to cough up $50 million for a new sewer plant...

DATE: Jun 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Hotel or house? That endless summer choice

Hotel or house? It depends. That’s the best answer anyone can give to the summer’s hottest question: Should I book a hotel or a vacation rental? It depends on your circumstances, ...

DATE: Jun 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Texas flooding-recovery stories

By Brian Wise The American Red Cross has been busy the past few weeks helping residents of Texas and surrounding states recover from severe weather, including flooding that hit ma...

DATE: Jun 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Red Cross and you

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.