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John Pizzarelli plays The Lift at Cascade Village

The Great American Songbook is no longer limited to early 20th century jazz, pop and show tunes. Sure, George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Irving Berlin will always be at the top of the heap o...

DATE: Mar 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Leaving is easy, but returning? Not so much

Dear Action Line: I am flying out of Durango-La Plata airport at the end of August. My travel agent was puzzled that she couldn’t get me back to Durango on Sept. 11. She can only get me ...

DATE: Mar 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line

A tale of two Western counties – Delta, Montrose

Why would rural Delta County say no to a solar farm that would enrich the county by $13 million over 15 years, at about the same time neighboring Montrose County said yes to a solar farm tha...

DATE: Mar 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Local electric supplies set for big change

La Plata Electric Association’s board of directors voted in February to dramatically revamp our local source of electricity. In a unanimous decision, the board agreed to a partial buyout of ...

DATE: Mar 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Ute tribes contribute to meaningful legislation

The Southern Utes and Ute Mountain Utes are the only two federally recognized tribes in Colorado. Tribal members have been working with us in the General Assembly this year to craft meaningf...

DATE: Mar 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

The most important meal

Breakfast has been touted as the most important meal of the day, however, research shows this isn’t actually true. This was simply a marketing claim created by Kellogg in the 1800s to sell t...

DATE: Mar 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

Prepubertal gonadectomy combats pet overpopulation

Pet overpopulation is a significant issue in La Plata County and throughout the nation. As with most animal welfare organizations, it is within the mission of La Plata County Humane Society ...

DATE: Mar 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: From the Humane Society

Minicozzi returning to Durango

These days, many of us are thinking about the uncertainty of the future – I know I am. The past two years have put the reality of uncertainty on display in a way that can’t be ignored. We ar...

DATE: Mar 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local First

Jealousy leads to cracks in relationships

DEAR ABBY: My best friend of a few years, “Leia,” and I are very close. We were basically a unit, spending every day together. But now I have a girlfriend, “Kara.” She's a mutual friend of b...

DATE: Mar 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Eating habits more trough than table

DEAR ABBY: My stepson “Ryan” is an active senior in high school. He’s a great kid, and I love him. I’m proud and delighted that he says he loves my home-cooked meals, which he doesn’t get at...

DATE: Mar 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Corb Lund plays Dolores

Corb Lund was going to be a rodeo dude. Coming from a rodeo family, as a kid and into his teenage years he was riding bulls and steer wrestling; but those teenage years he also picked up a g...

DATE: Mar 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

4-H members develop many skills through animal projects

Spring is in the air, which means we, at La Plata County 4-H, are gearing up for our spring and summer activities. This month, our members have and will participate in a variety of education...

DATE: Mar 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

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.