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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...

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...

The High Price of Truth

Steven Sotloff 1983-2014 Steven Sotloff was a freelance journalist covering the Middle East. A video showing him being beheaded by the group calling itself the Islamic ...

Want to fly-fish? Head north along Animas River

The River of Lost Souls, also known as the Animas River, downstream from Durango has always been a fun and challenging fishery. From the 32nd Street bridge south to Bondad, the A...

Grass is always greener on Guru’s side of the fence

After an extended period of hibernation, the Guru is ready to return to prognostication. Your esteemed Guru compiled a 154-99 record last season. Admirable, but not eno...

Clubhouse Porch

Colorado will get picked up on the radar this week with the third leg of the FedExCup playoffs – the BMW Championship – at the Cherry Hills Country Club in Englewood. This stop,...

Fruit-gleaning program connects trees, harvesters

Two years ago, Durango and the surrounding area had a bumper crop of apples. The lack of a spring freeze when the trees were in blossom made for heavy loads, bending branches and all sorts o...

Energy subsidies massively benefit oil, gas industry

Let’s talk subsidies. When the topic of renewable energy subsidies comes up, someone in the room invariably points out that such subsidies give renewables an unfair advantage over...

Tossing some stories and bolas with old buddies

So, what happens when four friends get together at a remote lake high in the Colorado mountains 35 years after they graduated together from high school? What dangerous hijinks ensue? ...

A bunny-lovin’ good time

Mother Nature must be a reader. There was a 60 percent chance of rain Aug. 26, when Tuesday Literary Club met at the home of Suzanne Zerbe and John Erickson (the parking guru) for...

Time for you to work smarter, not harder

In an interesting report on small business, Wayne Rivers admonishes entrepreneurs to stop working so hard. He says the worst advice he ever received was to work hard for long hours. I agree ...

September marks launch of busy art season at FLC

September brings the beginning of a vibrant and busy season of arts at Fort Lewis College and promises a month filled with art exhibits, concerts, lectures and more. The Art Galle...