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Fewer dog transfers happening between organizations

Shelter Animals Count, the most trusted and current source for animal sheltering data, notes a concerning trend in its Q2 data, which shows a decrease in transfers of animals between shelter...

DATE: Sep 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: From the Humane Society

Thriving Communities programs use social connection to promote healthy lifestyle

Did you know relationships may be as important to health as exercise and nutrition? Social connection can lower anxiety and depression, improve sleep, boost immune function, lower risk of s...

DATE: Sep 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Expectant mom feels unsupported

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are expecting our first child this year. I moved to the United States a few years ago to be with him. His family is mostly absent from our lives. I have tried to ...

DATE: Sep 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Lawn Chair Kings, Erik Nordstrom and writing

They’ve been a band for over 20 years. They’ve played hundreds of shows regionally and banged out half a dozen albums, the majority of those songs of the alternative country and cow-punk var...

DATE: Sep 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

‘Antisemitism on rise’ – Boebert is no help

We are currently in the midst of the period between the Jewish New Year – Rosh Hashanah and the Day of Atonement – Yom Kippur. It is a solemn period of gratitude, apologies and the resolutio...

DATE: Sep 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

1984 case ‘profound’ precedent to save Carpenter, neighborhood from ILC

The details of a 1984 lawsuit to stop industrial activities next to the Montview neighborhood in northwest Cortez have recently come to light. The significance of this 1984 court case on the...

DATE: Sep 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Carpenter ‘critical’ to rights of sound-dependent birds

The rezoning of 1050 Lebanon Road in Cortez from commercial to industrial is incompatible with its proximity to Carpenter Natural Area (City Code Criteria D violation). This change would inc...

DATE: Sep 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Fiance’s co-worker puts on a show

DEAR ABBY: My fiance and I went to his co-worker “Tina’s” house on a Friday night to socialize and play trivia games. We had been at her place before, for a Christmas party. Tina wore a shor...

DATE: Sep 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Sister dreads family vacation

DEAR ABBY: I’m scheduled to go on a vacation with my mother and sister. It seemed like a fun idea during the planning, but as the date approaches, I realize it might not be possible for my s...

DATE: Sep 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

‘Time to start taking choice of president seriously’

In politics, the coming year will be what we make of it. We can go on with what amounts to mud wrestling or we can have an honest debate about the future and direction of our country. It rea...

DATE: Sep 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Why not reopen Wilson Gulch exit off U.S. Highway 160?

Dear Action Line: Why is the eastbound exit ramp to Wilson Gulch Drive still closed? I like to get gas at the new Maverik station. It appears all that needs to be done is a final grading...

DATE: Sep 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Celebrating Durango’s Western heritage

Fall is upon us. Change hangs in the air and leaves begin to blow confetti of yellow and orange across the landscape. It is a time I find myself reflecting on the transformations; big and sm...

DATE: Sep 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

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.