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Localism: Creating a cohesive community

At the heart of La Plata County are people who serve their neighbors in countless ways through their roles working in locally owned, independent businesses and nonprofit organizations that a...

DATE: Sep 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local First

Volunteers power the Colorado Trail

The Colorado Trail, an iconic 567-mile high-elevation trail that crosses the Rockies, owes its existence largely to Gudy Gaskill, a charismatic, 6-foot-tall woman who could make tough things...

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Wiebeck and Leavitt play Durango

It all started with the bass for Tracy Wiebeck. The local musician, who moved to Durango in April 2021, grew up an Air Force brat, moving around in his youth so much that he’s kept moving as...

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Master your blood sugar: The key to weight loss and health

Imagine a simple change in your diet that could help you lose weight, curb cravings and boost your energy, all while protecting your long-term health. The secret lies in controlling your blo...

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

Some conversations can look like interrogations

DEAR ABBY: I appreciate you offering your booklet “How to Be Popular” to people who are uncomfortable or uncertain in social situations. I don’t know if these tips are included, but here’s w...

DATE: Sep 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Colorado’s foster kids are still worth fighting for, all these decades later

All these decades later, I can still remember the outrage I felt the first time I sat in a Colorado courtroom. I watched everyone from the attorney to the social worker to the judge ignore w...

DATE: Sep 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Securing San Juan stewards

With school back in action, and students returning to classrooms for the fall semester, SJMA will be joining right alongside them. Education staff look forward to teaching local students abo...

DATE: Sep 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Dark thoughts about sunflowers brought to light

Dear Action Line: A police officer came to my door recently and issued me a warning regarding the sunflowers along the sidewalk in front of my home. She explained that someone had filed ...

DATE: Sep 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Action Line

More Hispanics than ever before are starting small businesses across America

Each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month as a time to recognize the many contributions, diverse cultures and extensive histories of the Hispan...

DATE: Sep 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Protect the Dolores River Canyon Country to preserve the legacy of the Ute Mountain Ute

With its sweeping vistas and rugged terrain, the Dolores River Canyon Country is more than just a breathtaking landscape. To the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, this land represents a living tapestr...

DATE: Sep 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

A look at some of the tricks used by fraudsters

I think I am essentially an optimist about humanity. Most people are basically good; even when we do a bad thing, it’s either a mistake that we can learn from, or we are doing it for what we...

DATE: Sep 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

America’s nuclear ‘downwinders’ deserve justice

It’s been nearly 80 years since the first atomic bomb was tested in New Mexico. Communities have been reeling ever since. For generations, Americans who live “downwind” of nuclear testing an...

DATE: Sep 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

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.

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

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Localism: Creating a cohesive community

Volunteers power the Colorado Trail

Wiebeck and Leavitt play Durango

Master your blood sugar: The key to weight loss and health

Some conversations can look like interrogations

Colorado’s foster kids are still worth fighting for, all these decades later

Securing San Juan stewards

Dark thoughts about sunflowers brought to light

More Hispanics than ever before are starting small businesses across America

Protect the Dolores River Canyon Country to preserve the legacy of the Ute Mountain Ute

A look at some of the tricks used by fraudsters

America’s nuclear ‘downwinders’ deserve justice

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