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Mom feels mistreated by daughter

DEAR ABBY: I have a daughter, “Molly,” who is in her late 30s. Her father and I divorced when she was an infant, and I raised her, with help from my family, until I remarried. Her father had...

DATE: May 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

A.J. Croce plays Croce at concert hall

It took two decades for A.J. Croce to come around to playing his dad’s music. The son of folkie-crooner Jim Croce of “Operator” and “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” fame, the younger Croce was always...

DATE: May 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Husband keeps racy mementos

DEAR ABBY: A year ago, when I discovered my husband’s porn videos and naked pictures of his ex-girlfriends, he assured me he would delete them. It has been a year, and he still hasn’t done i...

DATE: May 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Breezing through life when it’s blustery

Have you noticed yourself or others being more irritable or cross in the springtime? Do you ever wonder if we feel more agitated because of the spring winds? This has been a topic of conside...

DATE: May 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

County commissioners unite to oppose collective bargaining

Montezuma and La Plata counties share a border, some telecommunications and health services, and a regional economy centered on our beautiful landscapes such as the La Plata Mountains and Me...

DATE: May 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Oh, poop; yep, it’s that time of year ...

Dear Action Line: Since it’s springtime, thought I would send this question (and photo) along: We are all aware of the scofflaws who fail to pick up after their dogs on popular area trai...

DATE: May 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Nothing Left to Fear

Across the land, a disease of man, powered by corporate hands, is driving up the prices of once-forgotten sand. They’re grabbing up homes, that they've never seen, and piecing together equit...

DATE: May 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Bills address watersheds, forests, natural disasters

We celebrated Earth Day last week, a holiday set aside to show our love for nature, ample water, clean air and a healthy world. The Legislature takes the celebration seriously. Understanding...

DATE: May 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

In tough times, books and stories can provide connection

I don’t know about you, but so far 2022 has not been the fresh start I was hoping for. My year started with a bout of COVID-19 and a canceled mini-vacation. I lost my mum after a long illnes...

DATE: Apr 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Shelf Life

Investing in yourself through Leadership La Plata

I look out the window and see trees budding and tulips blooming, signifying springtime in Durango. It marks a time for regrowth and an opportunity to think about developing personally and pr...

DATE: Apr 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

Molestation has woman on tough path

DEAR ABBY: I’m a widow in a new relationship. I was molested for years by an older sibling. When my behavior became troublesome – skipping school, becoming antisocial – I was sent to a refor...

DATE: Apr 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Punk and metal at The Hive

Durango doesn’t live on bluegrass alone. Sometimes, you need a little power and amplification and genres like grindcore and powerviolence. Disclaimer: That latter term is a term only, it’s n...

DATE: Apr 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

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.