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If clouds part, prepare to see galaxies, planets

Greetings, stargazers. If the clouds ever dissipate, this should be a great month for planets and galaxies. Venus, Jupiter and Saturn are visible, and they are great markers for...

DATE: May 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

How buyers can compete with multiple offers

In some areas of La Plata County, there is a severe shortage of inventory involving certain home types and price ranges. Buyers looking for a home with one or more of these chara...

DATE: May 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Hard time exercising? Begin by standing up

It’s National Physical Fitness month. Durango is well-known for its athletes and fitness buffs. If you are one of these folks, congratulations! You can quit reading now and go out for a ride...

DATE: May 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Home sprinkler systems: An automatic decision?

As La Plata County residents review the proposed new 2015 International Residential Code, the topic of automatic fire sprinkler systems has been brought to the forefront of the discussion. T...

DATE: May 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

The right compromised, why not PPRM?

Recently, Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains has gone on the offensive, attacking me for the sin of speaking my mind, or, perhaps the sin is of having a mind of my own. You...

DATE: May 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Celebrating two decades of ‘Population Matters!’

Twenty years ago this spring, Morley Ballantine (then the Herald’s editor) gave me the responsibility of writing a column about human population issues. I want to take this oppor...

DATE: May 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Toward a busy and active year for Durango

I was sworn in as mayor of Durango on April 21. These are the remarks I made upon accepting the position: I am honored to be your new mayor for 2015-2016. This coming y...

DATE: May 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Get outside with San Juan Mountains Association

Everyone at San Juan Mountains Association loves our Southwest Colorado summers, just like you do! What a beautiful time of year to simply enjoy being outside, hike, camp, horseback ride, mo...

DATE: May 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

LLP adds new grads to alumni network

In general, the lead for this column comes to me pretty quickly. But for this story, I find myself pondering a word choice – a group of owls is called a parliament, a bunch of ravens is an u...

DATE: May 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Elle Carpenter’s new album is a return to folk

Elle Carpenter’s music career is an exercise in diversity. A Vermont native, one-time Los Angeles resident, actress, musician and now Durango local, Carpenter has been writing so...

DATE: May 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Bacteria play critical role in overall health, well-being

The microbiome is a community of microorganisms that live in and on our bodies, and gut health is rapidly showing a long-term influence on our microbiome. For every cell in the h...

DATE: May 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

‘Super weeds’ rise in defiance of herbicide

Meet Palmer Pigweed. Palmer’s a hearty fellow. He’s capable of growing 2 to 4 inches per day until he’s 8 feet tall. His weed stalk is as thick as a man’s wrist and tough enough ...

DATE: May 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Your Ecological House

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.