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Change requires becoming unreasonable

Our society has an unhealthy infatuation with the image of the reasonable man. You know the one I’m talking about. Well-coiffed, prudent, good with money – he exudes an air of pat...

DATE: May 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Homeownership is a great thing if you’re ready

Buying a home? Make sure you’re truly ready. You’ve heard the clichés about homeownership: It makes financial sense compared with renting. It’s one of the best investments you can...

DATE: May 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

For fast readers, here’s a list to keep you busy

There have been far too many superb crime fiction books piling up for lack of space to get them reviewed. And I’ve been hearing from many readers who are enjoying the books reviewed in Murde...

DATE: May 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Murder Ink

Green has become the new black on certain area roads

I noticed the city painted bright green markings on several streets downtown. I came up with three possible reasons for this but thought Action Line might have more insight. Is it ... ...

DATE: May 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Don’t be afraid, but be concerned about skin cancer

In the past, I freely admitted to fear of three things: snarling canines (Yes, I’ve been bitten), fast-moving water (a near drowning) and snarling dogs in fast water. I’ve never ...

DATE: May 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

If you’re looking to buy, time is not on your side

Most of us put off important things. Procrastinating homebuyers were rewarded for waiting with decreasing interest rates and lower home prices until last year. However, going forward, you wi...

DATE: May 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

San Juan Mountains Association serving up fun this summer

This summer, San Juan Mountains Association will continue established partnerships with San Juan National Forest, the Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office and BLM Canyons of the ...

DATE: May 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

There is a place for everyone to be involved in United Way

Here is a question: “What exactly is United Way?” No worries – we will give you the answer. Our name is well-known, but what we do is not always obvious. First, we are not an air...

DATE: May 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Near Hesperus, FLC observatory explores night sky

Greetings, stargazers. This time of year has fewer hours of darkness, but since school is out, I get more opportunities to use the Fort Lewis College Observatory. This spring, t...

DATE: May 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

An open love letter to Porter Adventist Hospital

This has been a damn tough one to wrap the right words around. I’ve written long essays involving extensive research in far less time. Problem is, this is about the recent death of my wife o...

DATE: May 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Animas cleanup

Superfund designation would only interfere with a process that is working

DATE: May 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Working to control dangerous methane emissions

For years, I had heard about a mysterious source of power here in La Plata County. This month I had the chance to see it for myself. Perhaps you have heard the term “San Juan Basi...

DATE: May 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

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