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Galilean moons of Jupiter offer regular eclipses

Greetings, stargazers. I hope you enjoyed the recent great pictures from comet Churyumov–Gerasimenko (or 67P for short) as much as I did. Launched in 2004 by the European Space ...

DATE: Nov 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Seeking common ground in split Legislature

With Election Day behind us at last, next year’s Colorado Legislature begins to take shape. For the first time since being elected in 2006, I’ll be serving in the majority party, as Republic...

DATE: Nov 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Help out by giving to these worthy organizations

The most common question I get from readers of this column is about what organizations are worthy to receive our donations. I will respond with my opinions. As you can imagine, so...

DATE: Nov 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Page-turners

In appreciation of those who make a helpful difference

DATE: Nov 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Giving thanks for the blessings of Durango

As I stroll down the colorful halls at my grandson’s school, I see walls covered with vibrant art projects and thoughtful essays written with small hands and big hearts. As a former teacher,...

DATE: Nov 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Domo arigato from Japan

College is a time to try new things, expand your horizons, learn more about the world around you and your place in it. At Fort Lewis College, where a large part of the diversity s...

DATE: Nov 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Quiet, catchy alt-country from Wrecking Balls

Durango’s regional music community continues to explore and share their talents while keeping local recording studios busy with a generous output of sound. This month alone has s...

DATE: Nov 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

La Plata County earns award for garden at state 4-H forum

I attended the annual Colorado State University Extension Forum in Fort Collins last week. The forum is an opportunity for Extension agents from around the state to review and p...

DATE: Nov 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Be grateful for loved ones, our biosphere

If you’re looking for something to be thankful for as the holidays draw near, consider your own lucky existence. Unless you believe that you were put on this Earth by a conscious...

DATE: Nov 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Your Ecological House

Hudson hawks a Week 11 victory from Maryland

No tiebreaker necessary, Gary Hudson checked in to our local Gridiron Green all the way from Cordova, Maryland, to school us with an 11-for-14 victory in Week 11 to take our green. ...

DATE: Nov 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: The Green Side of Life

Living on the Waiver Wire

Action in the NFL never slows down. After a week like the one just experienced, it’s almost impossible to keep up with all the injuries and player personnel decisions. Add a slew ...

DATE: Nov 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Living on the Waiver Wire

Boosters support winter sports teams

Nobody was more excited to see the snowfall from this weekend’s storm than the attendees at the Winter Sports Foundation’s Alpenglow and Hall of Fame inductions. It was a gatheri...

DATE: Nov 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

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