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State water law leaves gardeners high and dry on rain barrels

Let me get this straight. According to Colorado law, a person can legally possess and use marijuana. However, it’s still against the law to possess and use a rain barrel. Why are rain barrel...

DATE: May 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Knowing the ABCs of home appraisals

Acquiring a home appraisal is always an important part of buying a home as well as a requirement for getting a mortgage. Major changes have taken place during the last decade regarding the w...

DATE: May 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Where rocks have names: Running rapids on Western rivers

Running rapids on Western rivers

DATE: May 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Justice for ISIS returnees

Racism and money behind proposed leniency for terrorists

DATE: May 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Small-town life against a backdrop of war

Wars in Europe and in Asia as the Axis powers – Germany, Italy and Japan – attacked their neighbors were being fought on several fronts against England, Russia and China. The world seemed to...

DATE: May 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Get ducks in a row in order to qualify for Medicaid

The extremely high cost of nursing-home care is creating a crisis for many individuals and their families in this country. In Colorado, the average cost of nursing home care in the state can...

DATE: May 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Noticing subtle, shifting roles with our kids

Happy Mother’s Day to all you mothers! Some of us have kids who are adults now, and they have kids and we are grandmothers and grandfathers and even great-grandmothers and great-grandfathers...

DATE: May 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

FLC gets some lovin’ from supporters

Fort Lewis College’s TLC for FLC annual fundraiser reminds all of the attendees what the school means to its students and the community. This year’s full-house crowd made its way...

DATE: May 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Ralph Dinosaur and his mom will light up the dance floor

Despite at times lacking a national music scene, Durango is home to some musical institutions. The Bar D Wranglers, the Blue Moon Ramblers, the Lawn Chair Kings and Ralph Dinosau...

DATE: May 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

New running store to be hub for the sport

Twenty years ago, while working as a buyer for Christy Sports in the Vail Valley, Brett Sublett began thinking about how he could someday incorporate his passion for running into a business....

DATE: May 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: On the Run

Bulbs for late summer color

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: May 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Get Growing

Drivers beware: Deer, elk crossing roads

By Aran Johnson Living with Wildlife Advisory Board It can be easy to feel accosted by signs. As the song goes, “Everywhere a sign, blockin’ out the scenery, breaking m...

DATE: May 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Living with Wildlife

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.