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It is essential we all stay deeply engaged in defending the democratic process

In a healthy democracy, every citizen’s voice matters – and every vote must be protected. Safeguarding our elections isn’t just about ballots: it’s about transparency, trust, and ensuring th...

DATE: Aug 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Widow tired of being alone

DEAR ABBY: My husband passed away four months ago. I miss him terribly, but I’m ready to move on. I want to begin dating, but I don’t know how to go about it. Some may say it’s too soon, but...

DATE: Aug 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

The tantalizing and tormenting tomatoes

As we head into August on this trip around the sun, this feels like a good time to talk about all things tomato. We as gardeners and farmers know the joy and heartache of growing this little...

DATE: Jul 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Music in the Mountains – a tonal shift?

There’s a change in the atmosphere at Music in the Mountains. It’s palpable – if undecipherable. Throughout the festival, fans have randomly commented on an amorphous tonal shift. “The atmos...

DATE: Jul 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

Jeremy Garrett: Artist at large

If you’re a music lover who’s been in Colorado in the summertime, it’s safe to say you’ve been to a festival or two. If you have, you know that sometimes at festivals your favorite bands can...

DATE: Jul 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Husband’s about-face may be too late

DEAR ABBY: For nearly 30 years, my husband and I shared a close, trusting marriage. Months ago, I caught him lying about meetings he was having with a 35-year-old colleague. Then I discovere...

DATE: Jul 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

We must not submit to a post-constitutional era where oaths are optional

“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic ...” That is the first line of the oath of off...

DATE: Jul 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Is law enforcement curtailing distracted driving in Durango?

Dear Action Line, Colorado‘s hands-free driving law has been in effect since Jan. 1, but I don’t see a lot of changes in drivers’ behavior since then. From texting to phone calls to...

DATE: Jul 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Action Line

County budget woes deserve a deeper look at planning, building and legal policies

We appreciate the La Plata County commissioners’ column, “La Plata County budget crisis calls for shared responsibility and leadership” (Herald, July 21), which outlines several structural a...

DATE: Jul 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Thank you for your patience as we build a stronger, safer and more efficient infrastructure

Summertime is construction time for the city of Durango. As the mayor, I understand that this can lead to frustration for our residents, given the delays caused by the ongoing road projects ...

DATE: Jul 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Grandparents overtaxed with child care

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I love our 7- and 2-year-old grandchildren very much and enjoy spending time with them. The issue is, we feel we are being taken advantage of. Our daughter and her ...

DATE: Jul 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Wild farming, ranching and gardening – strategies in rewilding local foodsheds

In January 2008, just after a meeting of the Sustainable Agriculture Coalition at Asilomar on the gorgeous mid-California Coast, I set out to explore one of our nation’s breadbaskets – or be...

DATE: Jul 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

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Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

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The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

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

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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.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

It is essential we all stay deeply engaged in defending the democratic process

Widow tired of being alone

The tantalizing and tormenting tomatoes

Music in the Mountains – a tonal shift?

Jeremy Garrett: Artist at large

Husband’s about-face may be too late

We must not submit to a post-constitutional era where oaths are optional

Is law enforcement curtailing distracted driving in Durango?

County budget woes deserve a deeper look at planning, building and legal policies

Thank you for your patience as we build a stronger, safer and more efficient infrastructure

Grandparents overtaxed with child care

Wild farming, ranching and gardening – strategies in rewilding local foodsheds

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