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Data looking good if you believe the numbers

Well, relatively good news about the U.S. economy has been hitting the press this year. Despite recent job-creation numbers below what many expected, which I suspect is a glitch, ...

DATE: Sep 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Thoughts Along The Way

‘Boomtown’ and ‘Pants on Fire’ here Friday

When Creede Repertory Theatre’s improv troupe, Boomtown, riffs on a single word, the players make high-flying connections. Like trapeze artists, the young, energetic actors toss words and id...

DATE: Sep 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

Coroner correct to rule Brady death a homicide

James Brady, press secretary to President Ronald Reagan, died last month at 73. A Virginia medical examiner certified his death a homicide – a consequence of the gunshot wound to...

DATE: Sep 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Coroner's Report

Stan the marathon man

Retired Durango teacher battling early-onset Alzheimer’s

DATE: Sep 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: John Peel

Newest ‘lake’ has little potential for recreation

What’s up with Durango’s newest reservoir? It’s located at the U.S. Highway 550/160 intersection, just south of the Welcome to Historic Durango sign. Is the city drafting a Recreation Master...

DATE: Sep 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Action Line

To Kashgar and back Patience a virtue – and necessity – when traveling in China

This column is dedicated to my brother, Joseph Scott. Today is Joseph’s birthday. Xinjiang doesn’t have the best reputation when it comes to Chinese provinces. Ask Han ...

DATE: Sep 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letter from Korla

Letting the quiet of nature into busy, modern lives

We arrive with our lowland shorts into a different world. This is our fifth trip here during mushroom season, and the land is like a historical record of how we’ve grown and chan...

DATE: Sep 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Adventures in Motherhood

Are airlines profiting at your expense?

Why are airlines raking in record profits? Maybe they’re monetizing your personal data – selling your name, address and phone numbers to marketing “partners” without your explicit consent. ...

DATE: Sep 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

In 1911, Durango saw good times, bright future

Looking about, Durangoans could not help but be optimistic in 1911. Times were good and seemingly getting better. The future appeared bright, indeed, as these quotes, all from the Durango Wa...

DATE: Sep 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Give Missouri law a chance

Fairly good primary care is a lot better than no care at all

DATE: Sep 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Quilts, created with love, bring comfort to moms

Sending a child off to war is hard enough, always dealing with the worry and fear of what might happen. But losing that child brings a grief all its own. And losing a child in war...

DATE: Sep 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Consult with Homeowner’s Association

When considering a neighborhood, one should also consider their lifestyle. In the beginning a home search it is always important to discuss with your Realtor your lifestyle, hobbi...

DATE: Sep 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

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