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Rockets and satellites: Some cool, others not so much

Greetings, stargazers. Besides stars, planets, galaxies, and nebulae, there are lots of other interesting things to see in the Durango sky. I am particularly thinking of some of the human-ma...

DATE: Aug 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Communication key in relationship

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I are in our late 20s and have been together six years. He’s a great boyfriend, and I’m happy in every way except one. Since we moved in together a year and a hal...

DATE: Aug 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

A quest for purpose: How pro cyclist became Durango jeweler

‘No one’s going to come save you … It’s your job to make it better.’

DATE: Aug 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local First

Strange signs of the times keep popping up

Dear Action Line: Is there some sort of Second Amendment right that precludes gun shows from regulations about sign permitting, placement, etc.? It seems that promotional signs for certa...

DATE: Aug 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

History of abuse leads to ultimatum

DEAR ABBY: My son is demanding that I tell his father and brother to call him to apologize for past behaviors and attitudes that hurt him. He says if I don’t, he will no longer come home for...

DATE: Aug 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

A reunion on the Hermosa River

Some favorite spots are still in the altered Middle Fork

DATE: Aug 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

Is even split of parenting OK?

DEAR ABBY: Five months ago, my relationship of 10 years ended. I discovered my boyfriend had been unfaithful on more than one occasion. He didn’t want to fix the relationship, and I could no...

DATE: Aug 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

San Juan Basin Public Health supports families

Jessica is a single, working mom who was put on bed rest in the first trimester of her pregnancy and unable to work. Newly without income, she found WIC benefits and stayed nourished through...

DATE: Aug 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

‘Protect entire Dolores River Canyon Country as national monument’

As our rivers begin to recede, it is time to look back on the incredible spring runoff season. An above-average snowpack ushered in high flows with ample opportunities for river recreation a...

DATE: Aug 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Do you know your farmer?

I grew up in a rural part of northwest New Jersey and remember summers spent “grocery shopping” at Godlewsky’s Farm like it was yesterday. As kids, I remember my mom would load us in the bac...

DATE: Aug 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local First

Supporting Durango businesses with unique offerings

There is a lot more to the Durango Chamber of Commerce than meets the eye. While networking events and other educational programs are integral to what we offer the community, we also work be...

DATE: Aug 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

75 years of kids, critters and cowboys

Our La Plata County Fair will be here before you know it. Mark your calendars for Aug. 9 to 13 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Come out and enjoy some fair food, awesome projects, cute a...

DATE: Aug 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office