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Wife’s wardrobe doesn’t measure up

Dear Abby: My cousin recently married a lovely girl, someone he’d been dating for a couple of years. Our whole family loves her, and she’s always been very sweet to us. She’s...

DATE: Sep 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Relocating bears won’t solve problem of people

The bear came in the afternoon. Having learned that neighborhoods contained a bounty of high-calorie foods, the bear had abandoned its natural wariness of people in exchange for e...

DATE: Sep 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Mercy and Centura are focused on their mission

For 137 years, Mercy Regional Medical Center has provided quality, comprehensive medical care to Durango and the surrounding communities. We have been recognized as one of the “100 Great Com...

DATE: Sep 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Did James White run the Grand Canyon before John Wesley Powell?

This year we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Major John Wesley Powell’s daring expedition down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. But was he the first? Another story exists with...

DATE: Sep 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Fall for fall at September’s local events

I love autumn. It’s my very favorite season – the warm days followed by the cool nights (which makes for pleasant sleep). And the colors – as the leaves are starting to turn, the boldness of...

DATE: Sep 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

Discover gems inside night sky’s flying swan

Greetings, Stargazers. Cygnus the swan is flying south along the Milky Way. Although Cygnus is one of the larger and brighter constellations, I haven’t yet written a separate col...

DATE: Sep 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

We are seeing extreme weather with greater frequency

At the Durango Nature Studies’ office, weather tends to be a popular discussion topic – ranking right up there with the latest tips and tricks in pedagogy and, of course, the Monday morning ...

DATE: Sep 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Durango Nature Studies

More travelers feel betrayed by loyalty programs

If you’re unhappy with your loyalty program, you might relate to John Franklin’s story. Actually, you might relate to it even if you aren’t unhappy with your loyalty program. Fran...

DATE: Sep 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Why are we not already more inclusive?

I talk a lot about inclusion. Social inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is Community Connections’ 10-year strategic goal, so inclusion is a frequent topic ...

DATE: Sep 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Friend frets about woman living at home

Dear Abby: I’m having trouble with a friend, “Julie.” We have been close friends for about five years. Julie is 29, still a virgin and lives at home. I never thought much about her livin...

DATE: Sep 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Colorado GOP is on a lengthening losing streak

Everyone knew, and many predicted, that the effort to recall Gov. Jared Polis effort would end not just in failure, but in spectacular failure. But what I didn’t predict was that ...

DATE: Sep 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Mike Littwin

As the world’s most successful political party ends

NEW YORK – Britain’s Tories are arguably the most successful political party of the modern age. The Conservatives have ruled Britain for nearly 60 of the 90 years since 1929 (the country’s f...

DATE: Sep 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Fareed Zakaria

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.