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Health insurance more important than ever this year. We can help

In today’s world, more than ever, everyone should have the protection of health insurance. The current COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated how major medical events can happen to a...

DATE: Nov 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Bears in the woods: Social distancing with big bruins

Social distancing is the best way to appreciate majestic bruins

DATE: Nov 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Why 2020 is the year to shop local this holiday season

The easiest way to give back this season, and help the Durango area through this difficult year, is to shop local. As our research shows, 62% of patrons to our shops and retail st...

DATE: Nov 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

Binoculars greatly expand your view of the night sky

Greetings, stargazers. Every couple of years, I write a column about binocular observing because there are lots of things in the sky that benefit from the extra light gathering w...

DATE: Nov 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Allison’s Turkey Packers Co-op provided income during hard times

By Ruth E. Lambert During the dark days of the Depression, the residents of La Plata County struggled to survive, and in the rural areas, families helped to sustain themselves as ...

DATE: Nov 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Bret Stephens: On the compromises that are fatal to liberalism

In January, in what now seems like a bygone age, writer George Packer delivered a memorable speech, “The Enemies of Writing,” for the honor of winning the Hitchens Prize. “Why is...

DATE: Nov 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Masks challenge deaf citizens

Dear Abby: As we return to work, businesses and expanded health care are opening up after the pandemic shutdown. We all are pretty much required to wear masks anywhere we go these days. ...

DATE: Nov 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Thom Chacon takes music international

Italy digs on the music of local singer-songwriter Thom Chacon. He’s one of many roots/folk/Americana musicians who sells just as many, if not more, records outside America. Chat...

DATE: Nov 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a simple meal full of tradition

Normally, meal planning is a strategy to make life easier, save money and choose healthier food. Love it or hate it, there are a handful of meals a year that even the most resist...

DATE: Nov 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Six nutrition principles most fad diets don’t include

It’s been almost a year since COVID-19 butted its ugly head in the world. That might mean your kids are still at home, your favorite gym is closed, your kids don’t have school sp...

DATE: Nov 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

Letter-writing fades when needed

Dear Abby: Would you please address again the importance of expressing gratitude with a handwritten note when a generous gift has been given? We grandparents would love it to be acknowle...

DATE: Nov 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Dog-poo bags might line the path to hell

Dear Action Line: It’s pretty much agreed that hikers who don’t pick up their dog waste on the trail are going straight to hell. But what about those who bag it and just leave it on the ...

DATE: Nov 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Action Line

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.