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La Plata Impact Fund driven by local businesses

When local business owner Jonny Radding approached Local First Foundation about launching the La Plata Impact Fund, he had just finished reading the book “Let My People Go Surfing,” written ...

DATE: Jun 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local First

Volunteers vital in effort to protect public lands

Last weekend, I hiked from spring back to winter. While the corn lilies and monument plants were pushing their leaves upward at the trailhead, I was soon in snow several feet deep. I follow...

DATE: Jun 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Police blotter highlights good old days in Durango

Will Rogers famously described Durango as “out of the way ... and glad of it.” (Look him up, young’uns). When I arrived in Durango in 1988, you could still pull a U-turn on Main Avenue and n...

DATE: Jun 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

A senior recital to remember

On June 2, violinist Casey Reed walked into Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College, thanked the audience for coming and launched into a brilliant, 100-minute program. Music lovers would ...

DATE: Jun 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

Shinyribs in Pagosa for Folk ’N Bluegrass Festival

Musician Kevin Russell isn’t much into descriptors. The Texas-based musician has been part of the music game a long time, first known in this region as a member of the beloved Austin, Texas...

DATE: Jun 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Man struggles after friend’s death

DEAR ABBY: I’m a gay man. A friend of more than 20 years, “Marci,” passed away eight months ago after battling cancer for four years. Just a month after the funeral, her wife, “Julia,” start...

DATE: Jun 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

In one bowl, you can create a complete, delicious meal

To load your bowl, start with fresh greens. There are many varieties, so you can experiment with different types. They each have their own unique taste, so initially, learn their flavor by t...

DATE: Jun 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Gallbladder plays vital role in healthy digestion

Have you had your gallbladder removed? Do you have symptoms of an unhealthy gallbladder such as pain in upper right abdomen after eating a fatty meal, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea? I c...

DATE: Jun 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

Daughter feels powerless to help dad

DEAR ABBY: My dad, who is nearing 80, has been married to my stepmom, “Ruth,” for nearly 35 years. She has always been temperamental and controlling to a degree, but during the last few year...

DATE: Jun 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

First wife unsure about polygamy

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are in our 40s. Last year, we decided to make a very big change in our lives. We decided to seek out a second wife (sister wife) for my husband. I was completely ...

DATE: Jun 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Suicide, mutual cooperation and the future of humanity

I was 13 when Jim Hackett died by suicide. Jim and his wife worked for the Forest Service substation in Norwood, where I grew up. Like other parts of Southwest Colorado, my community was pla...

DATE: Jun 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Good golly: Dogs gone south, doggone it

Dear Action Line: A recent news item from a neighboring city notes that the Durango Kennel Club is hosting its annual dog show in Farmington. Why not hold the event in the namesake homet...

DATE: Jun 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line

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.