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A look at the summer tourism forecast

For those who depend on tourism, this is when the season kicks into high gear. The owner of a local recreational-vehicles business just told me he just enjoyed his last Sunday of...

DATE: Jun 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

Erickson showed how teachers make a difference

Every once in awhile, someone I don’t know invites me to a party, and those are the best kind. They broaden my knowledge of the community, bring some new faces to Neighbors and shake things ...

DATE: Jun 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Support is flagging for downtown’s ‘Stars and Stripes’ parade

With the 4th of July a month away, the Durango Business Improvement District needs to tap into Action Line’s immense powers. We’re in charge of organizing the “Stars and Stripes Parade,” but...

DATE: Jun 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Reservations about your hotel reservations

When it comes to booking a hotel online, what you see isn’t always what you get. Christina Daves knows. On several occasions, she’s shopped for a hotel room online and then clicke...

DATE: Jun 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

1941 was Durango’s last summer of peace

As summer approached in 1941, Durangoans found that war news took over the front page of their newspaper. Germany was the prime villain, but Japan lurked in the background. Still, the commun...

DATE: Jun 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Standardized Testing: Too much time?

Standardized testing. We hear this phrase everywhere these days: newspapers, TV, websites and people’s discussions. This controversial topic permeates many layers of the public education sys...

DATE: Jun 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Fly-fishing the small streams: Best of the best

The most joy I receive from fly fishing comes via small streams. I have had the good fortune to fly fish in lots of places for a big water and fish experience, and I have enjoyed every one. ...

DATE: Jun 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Rebecca Frazier to front Hit and Run in Pagosa

Bluegrass always has had a strong female presence in band-leaders and vocalists. Alison Krauss, Rhonda Vincent and Alison Brown all have led successful bands and forged successfu...

DATE: Jun 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Staying hydrated for a busy month

Now that summer-like weather has arrived, it’s time to think about keeping yourself hydrated on the golf course. Some of us do not have the luxury of getting an early tee time or ...

DATE: Jun 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

Our topsy-turvy spring yields to summer’s rituals

Seasons. Sometimes they get a little screwy. Enough that there’s this uneasiness inside me, as I seem to write about their idiosyncrasies frequently. Maybe not as much as my daugh...

DATE: Jun 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Don’t let fears diminish strengths of aging brain

The research and articles about the aging brain are daunting. There are so many focuses: memory with dementia and Alzheimer’s, emotional and physical changes, agility, learning, ...

DATE: Jun 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Alcohol steals the potential of so many

On my bedroom wall hangs a family portrait almost 100 years old. Dressed in their Sunday best and formally arranged in two rows, my paternal grandmother, Clara; her parents; three...

DATE: Jun 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Coroner's Report

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.