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Where can I cast a fly?

Tips on finding good spots to fish in different states

DATE: Nov 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Sports

Carsie Blanton and her punk rock approach

Carsie Blanton does things the punk rock way. The Philadelphia-based musician’s sound wouldn’t be classified as “punk” to the average ear and audible descriptions, for punk-rock is a bottoml...

DATE: Nov 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Widow AWOL after new romance

DEAR ABBY: My dear friend “Rose’s” husband died five years ago, and since then she has struggled with grief and loneliness. She immersed herself in her church, friends and family. We usually...

DATE: Nov 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

You’re invited to community workshops

Visit Durango is excited to announce we have scheduled several community workshops that will be taking place throughout La Plata County. The purpose of these workshops is to have an open dis...

DATE: Nov 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

Slow down to receive more

One of the things I love the most about this time of year is the magical way time seems to slow down. Everything seems to be taking its own sweet time – the changing of the leaves, the first...

DATE: Nov 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

Dating life a roller-coaster ride

DEAR ABBY: Since my divorce, I have started dating again. I was seeing a firefighter until I realized he was married with kids. Yes, I was angry with him for hiding the truth from me from th...

DATE: Nov 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

From illegal 4-wheelers to Warhol comparisons

Dear Action Line: My husband and I were enjoying a bike ride up on our Horse Gulch trails yesterday afternoon (Oct. 12). We came up from Carbon Junction and headed onto Sidewinder. Much ...

DATE: Oct 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line

The challenge of being an extra-large dog

Keith Anderson sings a song about being a XXL guy ,and I can’t help but feel similar about extra-large dogs. These beefy-puppies typically have it rough growing up because their bodies get b...

DATE: Oct 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: From the Humane Society

Have you considered colon screening?

As a primary care physician, I have long been an advocate of colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening in my patients. So, I read with interest a recent publication in the New England Jour...

DATE: Oct 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Ex-wife’s snub saddens father

DEAR ABBY: I just attended my son’s wedding. He married a wonderful woman, and I couldn’t be happier for them. However, I was not acknowledged during their wedding reception, which deeply sa...

DATE: Oct 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Brother’s anger hits at home, work

DEAR ABBY: I have a brother I can’t seem to get along with anymore. Sometimes he’s OK, but most of the time he’s not. I visited him recently for a cookout, and it wasn’t good. He got into an...

DATE: Oct 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Out-of-control health care in dire need of reform

Over the past 22 years, the price of medical care, including services provided, insurance, drugs and medical equipment, rose faster than prices in the overall economy. Medical prices grew 11...

DATE: Oct 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

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.