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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

Invest in independent meat processing for fair market

As a rancher, I know how much hard work, time and dedication go into raising livestock. I know that these challenges only continue when you try to process your beef, poultry or hogs for meat...

DATE: Apr 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Durango Events Calendar

Highlight of the Week With the weather warming and events back on track, it’s time to get excited about this year’s Durango Wine Experience, which will be held this weekend in downtown ...

DATE: Apr 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Mother-in-law brings unwelcome gift

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are expecting our second child. Our first pregnancy ended in miscarriage, so we were overjoyed to find out I was pregnant again, this time with a little girl. We’...

DATE: Apr 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Trailing grease and seeps in a record-breaking column

Dear Action Line: How ironic is it that the city of Durango’s recycling truck is leaking oil or hydraulic fluid all over town? I followed a trail for miles up Florida Road (on April 16) ...

DATE: Apr 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Resources address youth mental health

It has been troubling to witness the steep decline in the mental health of Colorado’s youth. It is even more troubling to see the decline intensified by pandemic pressures. Children’s Hospit...

DATE: Apr 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Mental health care a key aspect of pandemic recovery

I’ve been talking and writing recently about the indirect health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past two years, COVID-19 disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virushas had a profound ...

DATE: Apr 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Cannot return to time before Roe v. Wade

Before 1965, married couples in the United States did not have the legal right to use birth control. A wife needed her husband’s permission to purchase any kind of contraception. 1965 was al...

DATE: Apr 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Be aware, recreate with care

Springtime is here. And that means some of the trails are almost dry and ready for hiking, biking, backpacking and more! In preparation for this new outdoor recreation season, Visit Durango ...

DATE: Apr 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

Woman faces uncertain future

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married for 14 years and have two kids. Our youngest is 11. For the last nine years, it has been a loveless marriage. Luckily, he works a lot, but when he’s home, I stay...

DATE: Apr 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Friendship derailed over pandemic rules

DEAR ABBY: A dear friend of many years is currently not speaking to me. She recently moved from California to Denver and had invited me to visit. We agreed on the dates, and I took time off ...

DATE: Apr 21, 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.