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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 ...

DATE: Aug 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

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...

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Adventures in Motherhood

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...

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letter from Korla

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...

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Durango man changes his path

Once headed down dangerous path, FLC grad embraces future

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: John Peel

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...

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

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...

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

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...

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

San Juan Basin rarely saw unanimity on policy choices

For decades in the 20th century, the region from Silverton to Durango to Bayfield liked to be referred to as the San Juan Basin. Despite great efforts, however, it usually failed to develop ...

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

The Tea Party loses one

Mesa County rejects Constitutional sheriff candidate

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Durango Education Foundation dedicated to supporting 9-R

During the summer months, there is a lot to be thankful for: warm weather, Independence Day, wildflowers, high-river flows and county fairs – the list goes on and on. The Durango...

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Sculpture at new intersection inexplicable

As have many residents of La Plata County, I have had the unpleasant task of driving through the intersection of U.S. Highways 160 and 550 all spring and summer. I keep thinking it’s almost ...

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

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