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A call to invest in community, cultural capital

An astute, innovative and versatile community requires an intricately woven social fabric that supports a culture for learning and experiencing life – off the couch and out of the box. ...

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

Even before the Navy SEALs: La Plata County native went underwater during World War II

It takes 89-year-old Cecil Benton a while to struggle into his old pullover Navy uniform, but eventually, he appears from the bedroom. “It’s tight,” he says as he pats his midsect...

DATE: May 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: John Peel

Aspirin’s role as prevention tool debated

I was recently reading a medical article that reviewed the discussion about aspirin use for prevention of cardiovascular disease. The somewhat controversial debate has been taking place abou...

DATE: May 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Hail or assail kale? Debate rages on bumpers, in kitchens

I saw this bumper sticker recently and could not believe such a sentiment exists in this, the Age of the Brassicas. Is it allowed? Does the feeling then apply to all of kale’s close relative...

DATE: May 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Before taking a picture on a plane, read this

Next time you’re tempted to take a snapshot of an interesting cloud formation or your seatmate sprawling into your personal space on a plane, remember Arash Shirazi and Steven Leslie. ...

DATE: May 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

5 homebuying mistakes you should avoid

Buying a home is a fairly complicated process involving negotiations, legal and contractual issues, lender requirements and obtaining clear title. Here is a guide to some of the b...

DATE: May 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Public editorial board meeting

Please join The Durango Herald editorial board for its public session from 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Animas Brewing Co.,1560 East Second Ave., next to Rotary Park in Durango. The edi...

DATE: May 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Youth council one highlight of legislative session

It’s almost hard to believe that the legislative session is over, and I do not have to return to the Capitol at the end of each weekend. I’ll miss seeing the friendly TSA crew at the Durango...

DATE: May 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Ag and drought

Are cattle drinking the West dry?

DATE: May 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Graduation is a time for looking back in gratitude

High school graduation is a time for family, friends, goodbyes – and, unfortunately, cheesy graduation speeches and, often enough, even cheesier graduation newspaper columns. I tr...

DATE: May 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Down the street, across country, around the globe

I have often shared the story that “The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering, down the street, across the country and around the globe” to describe the scope of service...

DATE: May 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Red Cross and you

Farmington Hill to play benefit for River Days

Farmington Hill has new blood. The local country rock quintet that released the critically acclaimed “Bridge to Nowhere” in 2012 has been in a holding pattern, putting finishing ...

DATE: May 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

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