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Neighbor’s past shocks new friend

DEAR ABBY: I recently learned my neighbor shot and killed her two young kids (14 and 2) more than 20 years ago and served only half of her prison sentence – six years. The newspaper said she...

DATE: Dec 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Spend a Winter’s Night with DeVotchKa

The state of Colorado can hang its hat on being purveyors of “the Denver Sound.” An indie-rock subgenre that flies below the radar, it’s a scene obscure enough to remain overlooked and even ...

DATE: Dec 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Extension Office, Steamworks team up to deliver 100 holiday meals

One of the many things I love about our community is how we all take care of each other. We see this every day in so many ways: from our many nonprofits to the community assistance Facebook...

DATE: Dec 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Couple deals with cracks in relationship

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend for almost five years. We don’t live together but we see each other every other day. Recently, we had an argument about him following girls who show ...

DATE: Dec 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Busting common weight-loss myths

The New Year is here, which means so are the resolutions to improve ourselves and our well-being. I wanted to take a few moments to dispel some common weight-loss myths so that we can collap...

DATE: Dec 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

A grand Piano and a whale of a view on Main Avenue

Dear Action Line: What is with the round windows on the top floor of 858 Main Ave. Is there a shrine to the Titanic up there? – Call Me Ishmael Dear Ishmael: Well, duh. That’s the conte...

DATE: Dec 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Proposed natural gas tax would hurt Colorado ratepayers

The U.S. Senate is currently debating the Build Back Better Act (House Resolution 5376). President Joe Biden is advertising this multi-trillion dollar legislation as the “most transformative...

DATE: Dec 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

The Bears Ears shuffle

Preservation vs. exploitation in southeast Utah, a five-year review

DATE: Dec 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

True change in education can emerge from disruption

The recent past, the current environment and the foreseeable future all indicate a changing landscape in education. Students, teachers and families have had to pivot more than once to meet l...

DATE: Dec 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Opinion

The year’s longest day is coming

Greetings, stargazers. As strange as it may sound, we are approaching the longest day of the year this month. At least we are if we consider a day to be the time between one local noon and t...

DATE: Dec 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Scammers are out there: Here are some tips for staying safe

By now, many of us are so familiar with the “Prince of Nigeria” email scam that it is shorthand for a seemingly obvious grift. But enough people are tricked by these ploys to make them a ser...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Man’s behavior shift causes concern

DEAR ABBY: A few months ago, I started dating a widower. He is a really great guy, and he seems perfect for me. I’m divorced, and my adult children live in other states. We have many shared ...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | 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.