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What does budget reconciliation bill mean for people with disabilities in Colorado?

By now, you are likely aware that the Budget Resolution Bill passed both chambers of Congress and has been signed into law by President Donald Trump. What has been termed the “Big Beautiful ...

DATE: Jul 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

The summer of the nebulae

Greetings, stargazers. Emission nebulae are the subject of many of the most spectacular astrophotographs published in the last decade. Although there are many subcategories of nebulae, they ...

DATE: Jul 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

If you pay attention, nature’s shows are always better than human-made

I have lived in Colorado for 42 years now, 37 of those in Durango after an initial five-year stop in Colorado Springs. Not a native, but not bad. We’ve all heard of people in Durango who wer...

DATE: Jul 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Parents won’t take ‘no’ for an answer

DEAR ABBY: I have suspected for many years that my son is gay. I don’t understand why he would feel he can’t talk to me about his relationships. I would love him regardless. Everything was f...

DATE: Jul 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Searching for ways to save money? Get thrifty

Perhaps you’ve heard the story of Fenn’s treasure. A million dollars in gold, hidden somewhere in the Rockies, by Forrest Fenn, a Santa Fe art dealer. Fenn’s treasure was eventually found, b...

DATE: Jul 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Ryan Cassata: Songwriting fuels the fire

Concerts don’t need to be hosted in traditional venues. While both performers and concertgoers alike have done what they can to play in or see shows in legendary rooms like Cain’s Ballroom o...

DATE: Jul 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

A note on history: Paying for the beneficial public services that individuals and states cannot provide

Fellow citizens and working-class taxpayers, we have watched several financial crises unfold that the government has helped solve, all being paid for by us. As we watched the powers in Washi...

DATE: Jul 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

New friendship puts marriage on rocks

DEAR ABBY: I am 57 and have been married for 32 years to my husband, who retired from his full-time job last year. I still work full time. Since his retirement, he has been going to a bar on...

DATE: Jul 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

I don’t go downtown in summer

Many times in my 12 years of running the Durango Business Improvement District I have been told by my fellow locals that they avoid downtown in the summer because it is just too crowded. It ...

DATE: Jul 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

On hospitals and Nissan dealerships

Dear Action Line, Just wondering when the new surgical center at Mercy Hospital is going to open. The new building has been sitting empty for months. It looks completely finished do...

DATE: Jul 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Catching a gar on a hookless rope fly

Sharing your knowledge on how to catch this tricky fish can be great bonding

DATE: Jul 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Wildfire threats are growing, LPEA is acting and we hope you will too

Wildfire is a familiar reality in Colorado. We’ve dealt with the smoke and the unease it brings. As fire seasons become longer, hotter and less predictable, the risk feels less distant and m...

DATE: Jul 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

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Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

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Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

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The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

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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.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

What does budget reconciliation bill mean for people with disabilities in Colorado?

The summer of the nebulae

If you pay attention, nature’s shows are always better than human-made

Parents won’t take ‘no’ for an answer

Searching for ways to save money? Get thrifty

Ryan Cassata: Songwriting fuels the fire

A note on history: Paying for the beneficial public services that individuals and states cannot provide

New friendship puts marriage on rocks

I don’t go downtown in summer

On hospitals and Nissan dealerships

Catching a gar on a hookless rope fly

Wildfire threats are growing, LPEA is acting and we hope you will too

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