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Consciousness around this energy shift

There is a different feeling in the air. The energy has shifted dramatically. Spring/summer is full-on and people are outside, and planting, and shopping for flowers, and meeting up with fr...

DATE: Jun 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

The economy is spinning its wheels – and about to take off

You’re driving to an appointment, but you’re running late, and you’re stuck at a red light. Being a law-abiding citizen, you won’t run the light, but you floor the gas pedal the second it ch...

DATE: Jun 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Clock winding down on Colorado Assembly ’21

The clock is winding down. In the last days of the 73rd General Assembly, mayhem has arisen. If you have watched a feeding frenzy of sharks with blood in the water, you can understand what i...

DATE: Jun 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Downtown Durango poised for a great summer

I recently attended a webinar hosted by Downtown Colorado Inc., an organization that works for groups like BID across our state. This webinar featured a presentation from Progressive Urban M...

DATE: Jun 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Girlfriend keeps fans on Facebook

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been dating the same woman for more than two years. She is a beautiful lady who has quite a few male “fans” on Facebook, mostly from before we met. What bothers me, and I...

DATE: Jun 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Road trip reinstated

Last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, “She Who Must Be Obeyed” (SWMBO) and I had to cancel our annual spring road trip. This year, the virus wasn’t so rampant, and we had received both...

DATE: Jun 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Support for Animas View Mobile Home Park supports our way of life

I commend our City Council members for their recent decision to grant Animas View Mobile Home Park $500,000 to help stabilize rent for residents. This resolution reflects the type of forward...

DATE: Jun 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Anthony D’Amato in a Songwriters Circle

Three guitars, three voices, one stage and a load of songs. The first in-person performance the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College will host in over a year is a three-performer aff...

DATE: Jun 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

How low sodium diets may increase health risks

Salt’s value has changed with the industrial revolution, but it still plays a very important role in our individual health. Salt has been used as currency. Roads and cities have been formed...

DATE: Jun 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

Victim seeks distance from perpetrator

DEAR ABBY: I was sexually assaulted by my cousin’s boyfriend a short while ago, and it was hard for me to process. When I told my cousin about it, she acknowledged that it wasn’t OK, but...

DATE: Jun 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

You can explore the West and escape the crowds

Here’s the dilemma: You want to explore the West’s huge treasure of public land, but you don’t want to be accompanied by crowds of people. How do you avoid places that wind up on everyone’s ...

DATE: Jun 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Wyoming may be too much like America used to be

If you’re hankering for a true Western vacation, come to the Cowboy State, where we live by the slogan, "Wyoming is what America used to be." Perhaps you’re yearning for a conversation that ...

DATE: Jun 1, 2021 | 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.