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Willa Cather, Mesa Verde and Southwestern literature

Captivated by the Ancient Ones, novelist reshaped writing about the West

DATE: Aug 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Camera filters are useful tools for astronomers

Greetings, stargazers. I was pleased when the telescope on the roof of Sitter Family Hall showed up in a front-page story July 30. As with many such projects, there are a steady stream of up...

DATE: Aug 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Stewardship crews strive to improve your public lands experience

San Juan Mountains Association’s seasonal stewards have reached the final third of their summer stint. While I hear anecdotal updates from them throughout the season, it’s the time of year ...

DATE: Aug 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Don’t believe a cartoon talking bear on wildfires

Smokey Bear lied to us. I know that may sound harsh but it’s true. He told us, “Only you can prevent forest fires.” Ha! We know that there can be many causes of wildfires that we have no con...

DATE: Aug 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Asleep at the Wheel comes to Durango

Ray Benson has thousands of 78 RPM records. Not “33 1/3,” which is your standard, 12-inch, long play record, otherwise known as “LP,” which it could be safe to say he has thousands of those,...

DATE: Aug 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

It’s a wrap on Durango PlayFest 2022

PlayFest 2022 has concluded a successful fourth season. Total attendance for the seven readings totaled 663, according to official records. The new venue, a large, white tent at Fort Lewis C...

DATE: Aug 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

Pandemic romance hits rocks

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Kirk,” and I have been dating exclusively for nearly two years and live together. We met during the pandemic, so for the first year or so, we mostly hung out – just...

DATE: Aug 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Ankle sprains hurt, but you can help the healing

It can happen so quickly. One minute you’re double stacking rafts on a trailer for a week of boating. The next minute, you’re on the gravity train. The sound of a twisted ankle popping under...

DATE: Aug 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Join the fun at the La Plata County Fair

Red, White and Moo! Our La Plata County Fair is in full swing. The La Plata County Fairgrounds is brimming with animals, projects and family fun. Swing down and join the excitement. The Exte...

DATE: Aug 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Much to celebrate in passage of climate legislation

Those hoping to preserve a livable world for ourselves, our children and our grandchildren can find much to celebrate in the climate provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act recently passed...

DATE: Aug 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Crime will change with different leaders

In early May, my car was stolen from a parking lot. Two hours after I left it outside of a park, it was gone. Far too many Coloradans are familiar with this experience. When the police arriv...

DATE: Aug 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Healthier eating for high blood pressure

Do you have high blood pressure or does high blood pressure run in your family? If so, take the next few minutes to read this column and learn the best foods to bring into your diet to help ...

DATE: Aug 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

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.