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Annual Cowboy Gathering was an example of how to celebrate the West

October marks a new beginning for 4-H in La Plata County

The month of October is always exciting for our 4-H community. Not only does it bring crisp air and changing leaves, but it also marks the start of our new 4-H year! Oct. 1 was the first day...

Enough is enough: Hurd’s Omar vote exposes weak Republican appeasement

The excuses about the recent vote to censure radical Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) are another glaring example of political misdirection. It was not a vote to take away anyone’s free speec...

Fall and winter fun in the heart of Durango

Welcome to fall in downtown Durango – winter will be here before you know it. The Durango Business Improvement District stays busy at this time of year with family-friendly events and holida...

Colorado needs a Green Amendment to protect our future now

We all need clean water, clean air and healthy environments to live and thrive. That’s why it’s just and right that our environmental rights are given the highest constitutional protection t...

Why Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) is temporarily raising parking rates for Thanksgiving travel

Durango-La Plata County Airport recently announced that daily parking rates will temporarily increase from $9 to $14 during the Thanksgiving holidays. We have received some negative feedback...

Relationship with younger man reaches crucial point

DEAR ABBY: I was with the same person (my first “everything” guy) for 23 years. A few years after the shock of a divorce, I met someone 10 years my junior. He makes me feel I’m the most beau...

A uniquely American heartbreak: Combating isolation and violence through mentorship and community care

Only in America do parents have to send their children to school with the fear that they may not come home because of a shooting. As a mother to a 9-year-old, this is extremely concerning to...

Sister halts contact with mom’s family

DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, my uncle made a controversial comment about a social issue in my mom’s family group text. The issue was important enough to my sister that she requested discussio...

Desiderata will always keep Durango ties

Desiderata is a band on the move. The once-local quintet of vocalist Autumn Ford, drummer Will Roberts, keyboardist Jake Ostrowski, bass player Connor “Minky” Klimenko and guitar player Ham...

Handsy grandpa ruins relationship

DEAR ABBY: I’m 22, and my boyfriend is 21. We’ve been dating for a few months. At a recent family dinner, his maternal grandfather hit on me. I was helping to clear the dinner table and lean...

As Durango grows, public safety must too: Invest in fire and emergency services

As the Durango community continues to grow and thrive, one essential truth remains: Public safety must grow with it. At the heart of that safety is the Durango Fire Protection District, whos...