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Post-gallbladder removal digestive support

Have you had your gallbladder removed and still suffer from symptoms like loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, constipation or weight gain? The gallbladder works in tandem with the liver, sto...

DATE: Feb 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

Leading LPEA into the future

When I joined LPEA in November, I stepped into a cooperative with a strong foundation, a clear mission and an engaged membership. As we enter 2025, we are not only implementing our operation...

DATE: Feb 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

City should engage in responsible, informed dialogue

In a Durango City Council meeting on Tuesday, councilors voted to withdraw their baseless lawsuits against the county commissioners and sheriff related to their desire to use the La Plata Co...

DATE: Feb 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

It’s all downhill from here

Dear Action Line: I’ve heard rumors that Purgatory will begin charging for parking next season. Is this true? – Concerned Skier Dear Concerned Skier, There’s nothing better than a skiin...

DATE: Feb 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Mother-in-law has been roommate for 14 years

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been happily married for 15 years. My mother-in-law, “Pat,” a widow since 1997, has lived with us for the last 14 years. She lived alone in her own apartment wh...

DATE: Feb 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Closing USAID damages America’s image, ability to influence

Just two weeks ago I was living in Yerevan, Armenia, directing a U.S. government-sponsored human rights project when the State Department ordered almost all foreign assistance projects aroun...

DATE: Feb 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Wildfire preparedness and mitigation succeeds through a collaborative approach

As we have all recently witnessed, it is never too soon to discuss wildfire preparedness and mitigation. Whether it is through one of the regional forest collaboratives, a home ignition zone...

DATE: Feb 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

On the trail of vintage trailers

Last year, I stumbled into a vintage trailer rally – Antiques of the Spanish Peaks at the La Veta Pines RV Park in the small town of La Veta. I was captivated by the gleaming, eye-popping al...

DATE: Feb 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Why stars twinkle

Greetings, stargazers. There have been many clear, dark nights recently. I hesitate to say this, but right now I think a little more light might be good for the region. But the only extra li...

DATE: Feb 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Acceptance may loosen the noose felt by caregivers

Remember 7th grade? Physical changes? Social and emotional upheaval? Perhaps a shift in school setting, classmates and teachers? Establishing new relationships can pose challenges or someti...

DATE: Feb 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

A brief history of vaccines

A lot of people are staunchly pro-vaccines, some are militant anti-vaxxers and much of the population is wondering what all the fuss is about. If you already have a firm viewpoint on the que...

DATE: Feb 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Say goodbye to one artificial food dye – here’s why

Color signaling has long provided us with visual clues about what to eat and what not to eat. Food dressed in fuzzy black and blue mold? No, thank you. Red meat fading to dull brown? Merely ...

DATE: Feb 6, 2025 | 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.