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Sister’s greed is last straw

DEAR ABBY: My father died five years ago at 90. For the last 20 years of his life, both my sisters shunned him because they disliked his second wife (who predeceased him). She had never been...

DATE: May 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Haro in the Dark plays iAM MUSIC Fest

The story of local band Haro in the Dark’s formation plays out as a random meet of local musicians, a coming together of a collective of like-minded musicians eager to play. The local band ...

DATE: May 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

It’s time to do hard things

If you want to move more effectively toward achieving better health, then almost always this means getting uncomfortable and doing hard things. Have you ever started down a path to create a...

DATE: May 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

Dessert tastes best shared

DEAR ABBY: I lost your cookbooklet collection! My family and I have really enjoyed some of those recipes. I have loved all the ones I have tried, but my favorites are the desserts. Particula...

DATE: May 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

From the old dump, a mystery pipeline to where?

Dear Action Line: When heading up the Test Tracks trail north of the old dump there is this mysterious locked and capped pipe. Is this a portal to a parallel universe? Perhaps the impetu...

DATE: May 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line

One Small Step encourages strangers to converse

The fact that we live in a divisive time is not lost on anyone. At times, it feels like the world and our country are coming apart at the seams. Throughout my career, I’ve sought opportuniti...

DATE: May 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Bipartisan wins during legislative session

As we hit the 120th day of the 2022 session, I reflect on our accomplishments. After several nights working past midnight, then coming back to work early the next morning, survival right now...

DATE: May 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Stories in stone: Guide Rickey Hayes interprets the past at Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Park

One of our archaeological treasures in the Four Corners is Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Park. All visitors must be accompanied by an official Native guide and one of the best is Rickey Hayes, who...

DATE: May 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Spring dust makes stars look redder

Greetings, stargazers. Visitors to the Four Corners are often blown away by our outstanding skies. This month I have been blown away too, but that has been from the all-too-often red flag co...

DATE: May 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Supreme Court limits recourse in discrimination cases

One upcoming Supreme Court decision is dominating our headlines. But another recent case is looming large in the minds of people with disabilities because it curtails the already limited rec...

DATE: May 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

It’s time to move your money

When most of us think about living the “local first” way, we envision shopping at one of our favorite local retailers, visiting the farmers market for fresh produce from a nearby farm or cho...

DATE: May 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local First

Dad gets zoomies before bedtime

DEAR ABBY: My husband gets very upset when our 4-year-old sons don’t share his enthusiasm about something that excites him. He wants them (and me) to jump up and down or cheer when he’s exci...

DATE: May 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

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.