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For the last time, six is the loneliest number

It finally has arrived: the last of three NFL weeks with six teams getting a break from action. Houston, Indianapolis, Minnesota, New England, San Diego and Washington all are on ...

Under the wire and over the wall for school

Mountain Middle School students got down and dirty when it came time to raise money for a new program at the school. The program, called the Intersession, is a week-long immersion...

Marketing tourism is not a frill, it’s a fuel

Tourism is more than just alive and well. Last year, 64.6 million travelers stuffed $17.3 billion into Colorado Tourism coffers. Both numbers set new state records, and 2014 is on...

Cornucopia of cultural events this Nov. at FLC

The November cultural arts harvest at Fort Lewis College is a true cornucopia, with offerings of folk music, indigenous dance, classical violin and viola, the music of Ricky Nelson, Big Bad ...

Seven habits to keep you healthy, happy

Let’s face it: The human body doesn’t come with an instruction book. Yet, it is one of the most complex machines in the universe. Machines break for lots of reasons. But, ask an...

Canadian flag flap isn’t all what it’s cracked up to be

I’ve been eating lunch lately at RGP’s Flamed Grilled Wraps, the little sandwich shop in the Main Mall. The cavernous mall atrium is ringed by national flags, including a Canadian flag that ...

Homeowners need to address mold in home

In the real estate market, mold is one of those terms that evokes an emotional reaction. While it is a serious home condition to alleviate, there are many misconceptions. Understa...

Seated next to a pooch on a plane? Too bad

Some airline passengers are more equal than others, as Michael Morris found out when his daughter and 2-month-old granddaughter visited him from Los Angeles this summer. On their ...

Rebuilding the minimum wage

It is time to give our lowest paid workers a raise

Then as now, news mixed sorrow and joy

The following news items show how the rest of Colorado learned about and followed events in Durango. Joys and sorrows were mixed together, as were reminders of the old days and plans for the...

Leadership needs to match time of life

First, a couple of foundational statements: I am a huge fan of Animas High School, Mountain Middle School, Durango School District 9-R and education, in general. My kids are students at both...

Serving Veterans Events to honor vets this November

Red Shirt Friday At 6:30 p.m. Monday, Durango City Council will be asked to approve a proclamation for an event known as Red Shirt Friday. With this proclamation, the city of Dura...