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How to select a tree for your landscape

Last spring, I wrote about wanting to wait to see how my property fared after four distinct seasons. Now, I feel like I have a better understanding of how water (or snow) moves (...

DATE: May 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Sons about to meet mom’s beau

Dear Abby: I am going through a nasty divorce. My sons, ages 4, 11 and 12, live with my husband, 1,000 miles away. They will be with me for summer vacation. This will be the longest stay...

DATE: May 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

We must fix problems at the sources of migration

In the United States, the sky is the limit when we think of solving problem through technological fixes but we lack imagination and confidence when it comes to dealing with social problems. ...

DATE: May 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

How to avoid basic economy class airfares

Basic economy class airfares are getting complicated. At least as far as passengers like Sue Elwell are concerned. She’s planning to visit her mother in Albany, New York, and is u...

DATE: May 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

How to find financing help if you’re a self-employed buyer

The ability for the self-employed to secure financing has always been a challenge. There are two primary reasons for this. Self-employed buyers typically are very conservative whe...

DATE: May 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Gov nixes vaccination legislation

If you’re among the overwhelming majority of Coloradans who believe in medical science, you know that the loud backlash to the oh-so-moderate immunization bill that was making its way throug...

DATE: May 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Mike Littwin

Joy and happiness for this time in our lives

There are many “happiness” studies these days, looking at what makes us happy as we age, who is the happiest and where do happy people live. To be truly happy, I believe we are l...

DATE: May 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

How to get more from your local tourism office

If you are like most of us, you have friends and relatives visiting this summer. Who doesn’t want to visit Durango? We know these visits take a lot of planning and effort on your part, so fi...

DATE: May 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

Connection to former in-laws fades

Dear Abby: I was married to my first husband for 13 years and was very close to his family. His parents and sister were like my own. We ended up divorcing, and it was an extremely painfu...

DATE: May 3, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Steps to take before wildfire season heats up

By Wildfire Adapted Partnership staff After the last few years left Southwest Colorado with exceptional drought conditions, winter 2019 brought welcome relief. As the...

DATE: May 3, 2019 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

San Juan Basin Public Health adds SafeCare Colorado Program

There is often a gap between what we imagine about parenting and the reality of it. It can be stressful and challenging even for the strongest of heart, as most parents would agree. ...

DATE: May 3, 2019 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Solutions for high water

For some time, those of us that fly fish have been hoping for wetter falls, winters and springs. If you haven’t noticed, we finally got our wish. It is now May, and the ski area ...

DATE: May 3, 2019 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

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.