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Clubhouse Porch

For some, this is old news. But I thought it deserved at least one more look. Even though he finished tied for 18th place, Durango’s Devin Schreiner, son of Kip and Tammy Schreine...

Protecting our brains over a glass of fine wine

A helmet is hardly de rigueur cocktail wear, but when Gray Matters was the beneficiary of Red Snapper’s guest bartender largesse in June, it was what all the best-dressed guests were wearin...

Strategy may be what businesses need to succeed

A number of business people have approached me lately to discuss their strategy. This may seem like a fairly straight-forward request. However, I’ve learned to probe deeper until I know what...

Ramping up for another year of arts on campus

August marks the time we look forward to the beginning of school, ending our summer fun and anticipating what the new year has in store for the arts on campus. The arrival of new...

Don’t get burned: Simple measures can save your skin

Can you guess what is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States? It is skin cancer, with 5 million Americans treated each year. Treatment for skin cancer accounts ...

Wonders of the world – not stuff – can fill our hearts

It’s Saturday morning, the sun shimmering like a pool of heat you could drown in. The kids are stationed at Lego headquarters, where small, hard-edged plastic shapes sprawl menacingly. Dan a...

A curious culinary experience: Western food in China

I once worked at a Chinese buffet in the U.S. and noticed how different the food was from the food in China. One day, I asked my boss why it was like this, and she replied, “This...

Intersection dishes up new bike ‘shish kebab’ symbol

Check out the bizarre sign at the northeast corner of Ninth Street where pedestrians push a button to safely cross Camino del Rio and walk toward the Conoco station and the Animas River. Tha...

Durango man changes his path

Once headed down dangerous path, FLC grad embraces future

Are travelers giving up on loyalty programs?

It’s finally happening. After years of putting up with blackout dates, broken promises and bait-and-switch games, American travelers – particularly air travelers – are saying “Eno...

Veterans Affairs offers wide range of services for veterans

Veterans are eligible for a wide range of services offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Major categories include compensation, pension and health care; vocational r...

Hail damage? Check your policy before a disaster

On Sept. 22, 2013, a large hail storm wreaked havoc in the La Plata County area. Most of us remember that storm vividly. Although hail is not a new sight in our area, the severity and intens...