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Calling all cowboys

Come celebrate Durango’s Western heritage in October

DATE: Sep 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Generous gift comes with conditions

DEAR ABBY: My fiance and I have been together for 14 years. A few months ago, his mother told us she had inherited a home that had belonged to her parents, and she wanted to gift it to us. I...

DATE: Sep 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

How a terrorism exhibit in Colorado distorts the story of Jan. 6

When the CELL first opened in 2008, Melanie Pearlman, the executive director, remarked to a Denver Post reporter that the exhibit transcended partisanship. Everyone could agree, after all, t...

DATE: Sep 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

‘Yes’ to Proposition 127: It’s well past time to stop maligning lions

We want to thank the editor for apologizing to proponents of Proposition 127 for failing to interview us before abruptly issuing an opinion. We are 27 locals, including seasoned wildlife bio...

DATE: Sep 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Caring for a garden includes self care

I know it is the time of year when we become nostalgic for hot cider, hayrides, pumpkins, holiday gatherings and the changing leaves (which, to be fair, are gorgeous already). This is also t...

DATE: Sep 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Channel your inner cowboy (and cowgirl)

It’s hard to be friends with your neighbor if you never meet them. In a world of growth and digital communication, communities can struggle to maintain meaningful, face-to-face relationships...

DATE: Sep 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Desert descendants: Why cats need moisture-rich diets and how to provide it

Every Duragoan knows the importance of staying hydrated, but how often do you think about your cat’s hydration? Cats have been companions to humans for thousands of years, with the first sig...

DATE: Sep 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: From the Humane Society

Dad’s suicide affects daughter’s choices

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s uncle died by suicide in his home six months ago. It was a shock to the entire family. Since the funeral, we have helped to settle his affairs, including cleaning out...

DATE: Sep 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

A dazzling showcase

The Fort Lewis College Performing Arts Department will unveil the 2024 Faculty Showcase at 3 p.m. Sunday in Roshong Recital Hall. It’s a significant event as the recital brings forth veteran...

DATE: Sep 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

Chris Ross Quintet honors jazz

Mesa Verde Farm and Studio has found a house musician and bandleader in Chris Ross. The at times artist getaway and creative space, other times concert venue, tucked away in Montezuma County...

DATE: Sep 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Man feels threatened by friend’s girlfriend

DEAR ABBY: I’m a gay man who is best friends with “Carl,” a man who is straight. We are everything you’d expect of a normal friendship. On a surface level, there is no difference. He goes we...

DATE: Sep 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Life terrifying for apartment tenant

DEAR ABBY: I live in an apartment building. I am quiet and keep to myself. There’s a concierge here who is incredibly nosy. When I pick up my package, she asks, “So, what’s in the package?” ...

DATE: Sep 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

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