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Revamp, refurbish and remodel to reap the rewards

Homeowners often wonder which remodel and home-improvement projects yield the highest return. Of course, resale always is a consideration, but the beauty of home improvements is the ability ...

Right on track for summer of bizarre parking ploys

I took this photo last Sunday at East Second Avenue and 15th Street – that intersection by the cable company. Apparently, our parking problem is worst than we think! Police had the vehicle t...

People with disabilities share their talents for a good cause

My riddle of the day: What do the hit TV show “Dancing with the Stars” and the local business Community Connections have in common? If you answered that they are both in Durango, ...

Moms, know that you are doing an incredibly important thing

What does it mean to be a mother? How has it changed our lives and what would things be like if we hadn’t had children? It is a huge choice to have children and one not made ligh...

Focus in LPEA election should remain on policy

Incapable of intelligently debating the need for and how to move La Plata Electric Association toward a genuinely cleaner energy future, my detractors are seeking to steer attention to, well...

Send Berman packing from LPEA boardroom

No more member-owned cooperative La Plata Electric Association money for Jeff Berman! In 2011, Jeff filed personal bankruptcy, and in 2012, his house was foreclosed. In 2007, Jeff promised f...

Berman not interested in affordable electricity

If you are like me and need affordable electricity, you do not want Jeff Berman on the La Plata Electric board of directors. The LPEA board is known for providing affordable electricity by u...

Looking at the law on fences, neighbors and grazing

Recently, the Archuleta County District Court took a close look at an historic set of laws about fences and grazing. If you own rural land or spend any time outside municipal borders, you pr...

A referendum on one?

And they’re off! Locals enjoy the Derby

Being 1,350 miles away from Churchill Downs was no obstacle to enjoying the Kentucky Derby for about 75 Durangoans on May 3. Who doesn’t love a chance to wear a big hat and down a mint julep...

Narrow Gauge Runs heading in new direction

As the Narrow Gauge Runs enter their 37th year in Durango, runners will experience some positive changes to this popular Memorial Day weekend event. Brendan Trimboli has enthusia...

Dolores gallery mixes retro clothing, art

There’s no need to buy new clothes. With enough secondhand clothing and thrift stores nationwide, most Americans could get by purchasing “gently worn” clothing to satisfy their wardrobe need...