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The case of the stolen stove doors: Couple gives mining history to San Juan Historical Society

As a Southwest tour leader and former museum director, occasionally after a few beers, folks tell me what they took from public land. Then I help them return items. Such is the case with sto...

DATE: Oct 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Robin Halloran: 9-R bid to arm staff is based on misinformation

The principles of a fair and just society are built on a common understanding of basic tenets in which truth outweighs fiction and we care for all of our vulnerable populations. When fear-ba...

DATE: Oct 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Time to plan for 2020 marketing

Happy Fall! Where on earth did the year go? We are now entering the fourth quarter, and we’re all beginning our budget planning for 2020. You might not realize the Dur...

DATE: Oct 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

Find some of the oldest stars in globular clusters

Greetings, Stargazers. I need to make myself a set of cheat cards for my favorite objects in the sky so I can answer questions in more detail at the next star party. I have to ad...

DATE: Oct 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Here’s what can get you banned by airlines, hotels and rental car companies

Don’t hit a flight attendant. Don’t trash your hotel room. And whatever you do, don’t leave a loaded gun in your rental car. All of the above can land you on the travel industry’s...

DATE: Oct 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Head to the annual bulb sale to plan your spring garden

Editor’s note: Get Growing, written by the La Plata County Extension Office’s Master Gardener Program, features timely tips and suggestions for your garden and landscape.By Melanie Palme...

DATE: Oct 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Get Growing

This science news is for the birds

At the end of September, I had the opportunity to spend a couple of mornings at the Nature Center. On both occasions, our activities were interrupted, as crystal clear songs from...

DATE: Oct 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Durango Nature Studies

Ability Summit to focus on issues of inclusion in S.W. Colorado

I spend a lot of time in this column asking the simple question, “What is community?” This week, I have a real example of community-building to share: the Ability Summit. Part of ...

DATE: Oct 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Readers diagnose mother’s woes

Dear Abby: “Jumbled in Ohio” (Aug. 10) indicated that her lack of interest in her husband started about a year after the birth of her second child. You recommended counseling, which is n...

DATE: Oct 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Teaching a part of creative process

The violin is what led local musician Alex Blocker to Durango. A Chicago native, from a part of the city he says, “you hear about in the news,” Blocker made his way west at the u...

DATE: Oct 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Irma, Norman and a Chinese princess

Find a good parking place up at Fort Lewis College and keep it for the weekend. The college will host three tempting cultural events: “The Mystery of Irma Vep,” the opening production of The...

DATE: Oct 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

Now is the time to plan for the holidays – here’s why

Given the timing, you may be expecting words of wisdom offering creative alternatives to Halloween junk food. With a party invitation in hand and excitement in her voice, my daug...

DATE: Oct 9, 2019 | 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.