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Charles Wecker plays album-release show

Cheers to the singer-songwriters. It’s the John Prines and Lucinda Williamses, along with those up and comers of the singer songwriter realm, who have that way of helping us all take a good ...

In the mind’s eye let us call upon this quiet moment

A few things happened as I ran my errands, and they put me in mind of an 1804 poem by the English Romantic, William Wordsworth. I was reminded that, despite a few unfamiliar words, perhaps, ...

Public land patriots: SJMA Volunteers Help the Forest

As we enter fall and aspen leaves have turned in the high country, there are fewer U.S. Forest Service personnel to help monitor, preserve and protect our federal public lands. Bu dget cuts ...

A fair and accessible grant system means stronger nonprofits and communities

At the Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center, our mission is to build a brave, anti-racist and nonjudgmental space for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, families and allies in Southwest Colorado. Every day, we ...

Gift-giving season reminder to give ‘thanks’

DEAR ABBY: I think you once wrote that failure to thank people for gifts is the No. 1 complaint you receive. Well, I can see why! My daughters, grandchildren, nieces and nephew not only fail...

Your winter metabolism

Why does colder weather change how we eat and burn energy? Is it the shorter days, the cold air rolling off the La Plata Mountains or those cozy comfort foods? It’s really all of these – eac...

Funding for Healthy School Meals for All means active kids and business for local farmers

I’m proud to say that Tuesday was a win for Colorado families with the passage of Propositions LL and MM, which will extend the Healthy School Meals for All program and boost SNAP assistance...

Ex can’t get abuser out of mind

DEAR ABBY: I just left a verbally and physically abusive relationship. I suffer from mental illness, and “Scott” made it worse. We lived together for almost four years. I could beat myself u...

Early child care: The essential industry powering La Plata County’s workforce and economy

In the rollout of the La Plata Early Childcare Investment Plan, we highlight the economic opportunity that growth in our local early child care system will bring to our community. We can bet...

Singing with Santa: Holiday history

The Durango Business Improvement District is honored to hold the Singing with Santa event, which is always held on the day after Thanksgiving. This year it is on Nov. 28. Singing with Santa ...

From the passenger window, lessons in kindness, courage, and what makes America great

After the recent assassination of 33-year-old Charlie Kirk in Orem, Utah, and two weeks later, the attempted assassination of a 6-year old boy in Grand Blanc, Michigan, among others injured ...

SJMA’s Trees for Conservation celebrates 13 years

Many are familiar with the San Juan Mountains Association’s Christmas tree lot. We offer wild, locally sourced trees and wreaths – along with farmed trees – to brighten your home for the hol...