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Parenting like being life coach to very small people

We’re returning from an afternoon at the river. Col is struggling to carry out our deflated, unwieldy inner tube, unfurling itself from his arms like an escaping octopus. Col exhales the sig...

DATE: Sep 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Adventures in Motherhood

A walk in Kiwi land

Durango woman making waves – and footprints – with upcoming 1,800-mile trek

DATE: Sep 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: John Peel

Should buying plane tickets be like buying cars?

When Loren Witkin says that he shopped around for a new car, you can take him at his word. Witkin combed through his local newspaper, consulted the Kelley Blue Book and clicked on...

DATE: Sep 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Flu season has arrived; here are facts about influenza

The flu, also known as influenza, is a contagious respiratory disease that occurs between late fall and early spring. It can cause mild to severe illness and, at times, can lead to hospitali...

DATE: Sep 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Now is the time to start finding the perfect college

As the leaves change colors and the new school year begins, it is time for college bound high school juniors and seniors to begin the college match process. The more information ...

DATE: Sep 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Rural police get militarized

Pentagon gives battlefield gear to rural Western counties

DATE: Sep 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Believe me, Hermosa bill amendment needed

When I introduced the Hermosa Creek Watershed Protection Act in May of last year, I did so because the effort was community-driven and the goals outlined in it – protecting both the land and...

DATE: Sep 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Respect, listen to others’ political viewpoints

I consider myself a political chameleon. Whenever I encounter someone who argues passionately for one end of the political spectrum, I defend the opposing side. Not because I think my oppone...

DATE: Sep 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Learn CPR so that you can save a life if you have to

Save a Life September is a Red Cross campaign that turns compassion into action so that our communities are ready and prepared for disasters; in an emergency, there are always trained people...

DATE: Sep 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Red Cross and you

Happy birthday, Kerr House

In more than 14 years, this Neighbors gig has taken me to birthday and anniversary parties, luncheons, banquets, teas, garden parties, golf tournaments, croquet competitions, fishing and eve...

DATE: Sep 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Wrestling with fire, water in off-season

I’m up for re-election this year, but with no opponent, my life is simpler without an active campaign to mount. However, I’ve been busier than ever with one or the other interim committees t...

DATE: Sep 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Serzen’s influence continues with Jazz on the Hill

Jazz is one of those genres of music that is capable of getting into your blood and consuming your whole being. Music dorks like myself will bounce around from genre to genre. I ...

DATE: Sep 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

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