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

Finding musical fulfillment in the comforts of home

Let’s praise the studio musician. They may not play live much; perhaps they’re in a band that performs at the occasional farmers market or gallery event. They forgo that time on ...

DATE: Jul 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Visit animals, wash your hands at fair

The La Plata County Fair is fast approaching with the rabbit and horse shows kicking off Saturday. There’s so much to see and enjoy. Personally, I always enjoy seeing the variet...

DATE: Jul 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Give your new tree promising start with these steps

Editor’s note: Get Growing, written by the La Plata County Extension Office’s Master Gardener Program, appears every other week during the growing season. It features timely tips and suggest...

DATE: Jul 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Get Growing

Clubhouse Porch

Where did July go? It went too fast for this columnist as we soon will roll into August with several fun events on the calendar. Before I give you the results of the...

DATE: Jul 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

Boulevard group acting for community good

Twenty-five years ago, the city proposed removing median trees on the Boulevard, so that turn lanes could be installed to ease traffic flow through Durango. The Boulevard Neighborhood Associ...

DATE: Jul 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

‘The neon lights are bright on Broadway’

Memories are elastic, so it would be easy to think that when I say Pops Night during Music in the Mountains this year was the best ever, it’s a matter of Neighbors columnist hyperbole. It’s ...

DATE: Jul 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

How a paper clip and a flame can save a fingernail

For 20 years running, we shared New Year’s Eve with college friends and their families. One such celebration began with a minor but painful injury. Before leaving on a three-hour...

DATE: Jul 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

New ‘X’ on pavement hopes to leave its mark on traffic

What’s the deal with the big white “X” painted on Camino del Rio and Eighth Street? Is the city telling us that Camino del Rio is for adults only? Or did the Colorado Department of Transport...

DATE: Jul 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Action Line

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