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Downtown Lowdown

YOPE plays iAM Music Fest

Local band YOPE is a band on the rise and the move. Since forming over a year ago, they’ve been…

April 23, 2025

Opinion

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is eroding the rule of law

“I got lucky,” José told me. “Because they got the wrong person.” José, 28, who did not give his last…

April 23, 2025

Dear Abby

Ex-wife still uses kids to hurt man

DEAR ABBY: My daughter was living in my garage apartment but then got married and moved away. Her sister is…

April 22, 2025

Dear Abby

Daughter turns 18, sets off on bad path

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I finally got custody of his daughter “Amelia” 15 days before her 16th birthday. She…

April 22, 2025

Action Line

When it comes to local law enforcement, it’s Ford vs. Chevy

Durango Police vehicles. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News, file)cca Dear Action Line, I was driving around and noticed the Durango Police…

April 21, 2025

Opinion

A note on history: ‘We the People’ are failing our democracy

Scott Perez hit the nail on the head in his column, “Both parties have failed ‘We the People,’” (Herald, Mar.…

April 20, 2025

Opinion

A tale of two bills: Nuclear got huge attention and means little, transmission has been mostly ignored

Matters of little consequence often get major time and attention. And vice versa. Two energy bills in the Colorado Legislature…

April 20, 2025

Opinion

What to say to graduates in a spring 2025 commencement speech

All across America, commencement speakers this spring are pondering what to write and how to address graduation audiences. Students have…

April 20, 2025

Opinion

The curious and peculiar language of sport, an important part of our everyday lives

I used to begin a Sport Sociology class with the thought of aliens flying over Earth and seeing the numerous…

April 18, 2025

From the Humane Society

Happy Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week

This month, we celebrate Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week (April 13-19), a time to recognize the dedicated professionals who…

April 17, 2025

Downtown Lowdown

Congrats to Sam Kelly

Sam Kelly’s talent and stage presence helped him land his latest full-time gig. The Dolores raised saxophone player cut his…

April 16, 2025

Thinking Green

LPEA’s independence comes into view

La Plata Electric Association is well on its way toward a new energy future that embraces the benefits of market…

April 16, 2025

Opinion

To protect Colorado families, Congress must protect clean energy credits

Costs are high everywhere these days, and skyrocketing energy bills are throwing a wrench in the finances of too many…

April 16, 2025

Dear Abby

Expectant mom wants father out of picture

DEAR ABBY: My dad is a registered sex offender who has done time for his crimes against children. My mother…

April 15, 2025

Strength in Well-being

How the food pyramid is sabotaging your weight and health

Are you working hard to lose weight and get healthy – but not seeing results? Well, listen up: It’s not…

April 14, 2025

Opinion

Tight state budget preserves Medicaid, education, health care, EMS funding

We have just 24 days until the end of session, and these things are moving fast at the Capitol. Gov.…

April 13, 2025

Opinion

A grateful farewell to serving Durango, together we met challenges and accomplished a lot

After eight unforgettable years on Durango City Council, I step away at the end of a chapter shaped by defining…

April 13, 2025

Dear Abby

Grown godchildren don’t communicate as often

DEAR ABBY: My godchildren and I were always very close. They consider me literally their second mom. Until now, we…

April 12, 2025

Dear Abby

Comedian brothers’ feud not funny

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are the parents of three grown sons. Our middle son (“Kurt,” age 29) has…

April 12, 2025

Stewards of the Land

You have the power to help our public lands

San Juan Mountain Association volunteer conducts light trail maintenance along the Colorado Trail, Segment 25.1. (Courtesy of San Juan Mountain…

April 11, 2025

From the Extension Office

4-H is empowering the next generation of extraordinary women

I’m so thankful to have been nominated for the Extraordinary Woman award given by the Women’s Resource Center every March.…

April 11, 2025

What's up in Durango Skies

Temperature, energy and the light spectrum

Greetings, stargazers. Spring is galaxy season for many amateur astronomers. However, when looking through an eyepiece instead of a camera…

April 11, 2025

What's Up Downtown

Spring in the Heart of Durango

Imagine getting your Mother’s Day and graduation gifts early this year. Imagine being paid to get those gifts from businesses…

April 11, 2025

From the Chamber

Tourism is a cornerstone of Durango’s economy

Jeff Dupont Tourism is a foundational piece of our regional economy. In the greater Durango area, tourism accounts for roughly…

April 11, 2025