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Eat to heal: Transforming your body through nutritional wisdom

Have you ever considered that the food you eat could be the most potent medicine for your body, or conversely, a slow poison that undermines your health? If you're plagued by digestive issue...

DATE: Feb 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

Toby Keith, country singer-songwriter, dies at 62 after stomach cancer diagnosis

Toby Keith, a hit country crafter of pro-American anthems who both riled up critics and was loved by millions of fans, has died. He was 62. The “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” singer-songwriter, w...

DATE: Feb 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Art Seen

‘Jobs and tax revenue. But at what cost?’

Over the last 20 years, magazine articles and research papers have been written on how much of America has become homogenized. Everyplace looks pretty much like any other. The same big box s...

DATE: Feb 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

With Alzheimer’s diagnosis, ‘the unknowns are endless’

As part of an ongoing series of columns about what it feels like to have mild cognitive impairment as a result of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, I’m including this about typical progressions. I’v...

DATE: Feb 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Friendships changing as we age

It’s interesting how some friendships have withstood time just as strong as they ever were, and others have faded away. Some old friends have moved, some have died. Others are just not reson...

DATE: Feb 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Old school vs new school - raised beds

I wonder if ‘old school’ gardeners are anything like ‘old school’ skiers, or bikers, or even students. You know, they start every sentence off with “when I was (enter hobby/profession/age), ...

DATE: Feb 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Durango welcomes Natural Selection Tour in February

Durango is thrilled the Natural Selection Tour is making its way to town this month. It’s a monumental event as it marks the first time our backcountry terrain will be showcased on an intern...

DATE: Feb 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

Why no flights from DRO to ABQ?

Dear Action Line: There is a small, twin-engine jet airline operating between Cortez and Denver. Why can’t such a commuter airline be found to offer Durangoans service to Albuquerque? I ...

DATE: Feb 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Action Line

La Plata County Public Health: New name, same programs, services

On Jan. 1, La Plata County began providing the public health services that San Juan Basin Public Health had previously offered the community for 75 years of serving both Archuleta and La Pla...

DATE: Feb 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

In rural West, ‘start treating maternity care with gravity it deserves’

There’s never been enough doctors in rural Wyoming, where I live, but a shortage of obstetricians is increasing the risks for pregnant women across the state – and the nation. In the last de...

DATE: Feb 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Andy Thorn’s wild ride

Andy Thorn’s banjo has taken him to some incredible places. There’s the typical places you’d find someone with a banjo, like stages, of which he’s stood and played the banjo with the bands ...

DATE: Jan 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Bipartisan bills: ‘Rural legislators working with urban counterparts’

Our first few weeks of the second session of the 74th General Assembly have flown by quickly as we prepare for late nights, floor debates, committee hearings and meetings. During these first...

DATE: Jan 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.