Couldn’t happen here? Police train for active shooter situation

As I sit down to write this month’s column, I am saddened again by the senseless violence of another mass shooting incident at Fort Hood, Texas. The actions of a lone gunman agai...

DATE: Apr 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: To Protect and Serve

Early screening essential to support child development

The statistics on the prevalence of autism sometimes seem like a timer ticking down to zero. When I got into the field of disabilities 13 years ago, the suggested prevalence was 1 in 150 chi...

DATE: Apr 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Preparing your home for sale can speed deal

Inventory in Durango is low, the real estate market is busy and prices are increasing. If you have decided the time is right to sell your home, ask your real estate agent for a co...

DATE: Apr 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Vet thrown a lifeline

Local programs keep Durangoan from homelessness

DATE: Apr 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: John Peel

High-stakes conservation

Saving the sage grouse means saving the sagebrush

DATE: Apr 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

‘Divine right’: Warnings on beer, but not on uranium?

It is widely known adage that the First Amendment provides constitutional protection of speech but does not protect someone who causes a riot by falsely yelling “fire!” in a crowded theater....

DATE: Apr 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

DHS students have dreams of Pulitzers dancing in their heads

There’s no telling what the journalism world will look like in 25 years. But if people still value in-depth reporting, fact checking and good storytelling, the students who are s...

DATE: Apr 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Foreign bank accounts are just the first step

In November of 2008, America was sold on the "Hopey, Changey, Yes We Can" promise of Barack Obama. Well America, your hope has been shot since you elected him into office. Now, h...

DATE: Apr 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Columnists

New Mexico race honors those who served

The Bataan Death March race was started in 1989 to honor servicemembers who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II who, after surrendering to Japanese forces, were forced to mar...

DATE: Apr 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: On the Run

It’s been 20 years of pickin’ and grinnin’

This weekend, the Durango Bluegrass Meltdown will celebrate 20 years of giving perhaps the most “traditional bluegrass” festival in the state. You won’t find a drum set in any of ...

DATE: Apr 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

What’s your favorite vegetable to eat, plant?

The other night at dinner, I had three kids discussing their favorite – and least favorite – vegetables. Asher, the youngest, immediately says “tamales” as one of those he cannot...

DATE: Apr 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Global pollution bound to become a local problem

“What goes around comes around.” – American adage Because local news is often most relevant to readers, I had planned to write a column focused on environmental issues...

DATE: Apr 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Your Ecological House

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