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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

Father’s Day a good chance for men to evaluate health

On Father’s Day, instead of another tie or sweater, let’s resolve to give the gift of health and wellness, to keep Dad in good shape and available for our love for many years to come. ...

DATE: Jun 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Durango a great college town

Durango has received yet another accolade. The 2015 Niche Rankings have named Durango No. 4 on the Best College Towns in America list. The title means the town needs to be home to...

DATE: Jun 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Talk about Town

Longing for Snowdown?

It’s the official start of summer, and most Durangoans are thinking about golf, picnics and lazing in the hammock. But for the organizers of Snowdown, who start working on the next year shor...

DATE: Jun 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Talk about Town

Holistic farming

Care for soil—not more chemicals—is the answer, even in the face of drought

DATE: Jun 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Get ready: Durango is rife with summer performing arts

Although theater is a universal cultural phenomenon that has existed in every society around the world since the dawn of human intellect, it is often under-represented, misunderstood and und...

DATE: Jun 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: View from the Center

Unique sound of Papa Otis blends old with the new

The sound of Papa Otis hasn’t stayed still long enough to be pigeonholed. The band, whose mainstay has been drummer Steve Mendias, has evolved from a three-piece celebrating rock ...

DATE: Jun 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Summer efforts lay groundwork for next year’s legislative session

Issues that I focused on during the 2015 Legislative session – water, transportation and the upkeep of state property – will continue to be priorities as we prepare this summer for the next ...

DATE: Jun 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

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.