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How can we help find books that interest you?

When I first started working at the Ignacio Library, one of the fun tasks of the staff was creating displays. I enjoyed pulling books and other materials on a particular topic and adding fun...

DATE: Jan 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Shelf Life

The case for unified, mindful development

At Local First, our mission to create an economy that values people, the planet and prosperity for everyone extends beyond our work with the local, independent business community. While pres...

DATE: Jan 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local First

Reflections over the past 40 years

Forty years ago, I came to Fort Lewis College. I remember sitting on the bench just north of the chapel looking down on Durango, and thought, “Wow, the next four years of my life will be in ...

DATE: Jan 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

Durango Cool Jazz presents Catherine Russell

Suat Gulec loves jazz. The Turkey-born, now Durango local and self-proclaimed “jazz freak” loves jazz music so much he’s moved beyond just being a fan of the music and jazz pianist. His lat...

DATE: Jan 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Web prompts feelings of inadequacy

DEAR ABBY: I'm a lesbian. My girlfriend and I have been together for a couple of months now. We fell in love quickly and we’re getting ready to move in together. I’m really excited about it,...

DATE: Jan 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

A bird’s-eye view of Oppie Reames Nature Trail

Action Line: Today’s quiz: Where on Earth is the Oppie Reames Nature Trail and who was Oppie Reames? – Leaving a Trail Dear Leaving: Good question. Really good question. Tallahassee? Ti...

DATE: Jan 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Guess who has outsized clout on public lands?

This may be a surprising story. It begins with a working group trying to save the last native bighorn sheep of Idaho’s and Wyoming’s Teton Range. Last fall, it reached agreement after years ...

DATE: Jan 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

‘Chatty’ habit makes girlfriend jealous

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been going out with this guy for a couple of months. The problem is, he has to always talk to every woman he sees – from a two-second conversation to a several-minute convers...

DATE: Jan 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Help reduce pet overpopulation by getting your cat or dog spayed/neutered

As the La Plata County Humane Society reaches a milestone of over 50 years serving the Four Corners, we are finally moving forward with plans for capital improvements and a major kennel reno...

DATE: Jan 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: From the Humane Society

Utah courts Outdoor Retailer show while destroying public lands

A new video released by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox argues the big, semi-annual trade show called Outdoor Retailer should come back to Salt Lake City. This is despite opposition from leading brand...

DATE: Jan 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Carter Sampson plays pop-up show

Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College performances don’t always have to happen in the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Much of Durango is familiar with the Concert Hall’...

DATE: Jan 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Don’t fall for crime fearmongering; focus on supporting law enforcement

It’s a new year with a new election cycle, and predictably we’re seeing crime-rate hyperbole from the political right. It’s an old ploy; don’t fall for it. This fearmongering usually includ...

DATE: Jan 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

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.