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The enduring love and pain of losing a pet

The bond between humans and their pets is profound. Pets are not just animals; they are family members and friends that bring unconditional love, joy and companionship into our lives. Howeve...

DATE: Aug 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: From the Humane Society

Hunters and anglers call for Biden to designate Dolores River Canyons National Monument

In the words of former Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Conservation Director John Gale, “Conserving large tracts of undeveloped public lands as national monuments is essential to America’s hun...

DATE: Aug 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

'All you have to do is do it’

Starting a rock band is the pipe dream of many. For some, it’s a well-organized and heady fantasy that has likely found dreamers on an imaginary stage singing to imaginary thousands, a day- ...

DATE: Aug 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Snooping boyfriend unhappy about discovery

DEAR ABBY: I’m a single man, and have been for 15 years. A year ago, I met a guy, “Josh,” and we fell in love. He lived 240 miles away. A month ago, he transferred his job to my city and mov...

DATE: Aug 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Aunt learns reason behind silence

DEAR ABBY: I am very close to my oldest sister’s three sons, especially “Lucas,” who is 38. He and I have communicated often and have seen each other (we live in different states) over the y...

DATE: Aug 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Polis is wrong to call for another special session on property taxes

Gov. Jared Polis has made a big mistake calling for another special session to further cut property taxes. Yes, property taxes have caused concern for many Coloradans in recent years. But th...

DATE: Aug 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Junk or treasure? In La Plata, it’s far from clear

Dear Action Line: Way up on Florida Road (La Plata County Road 240) are the remains of a business that was damaged by fire several years ago. It appears people are now living there in th...

DATE: Aug 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Healthier school environment would mean better student performance

As another school year approaches, one thing that’s top of mind for moms is our kids’ health and safety at school. That includes breathing clean air in their classrooms and having a comforta...

DATE: Aug 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Was Tina Peters’ conviction a warning or a trend? The next election will tell us

It turns out, as expected, that the question of Tina Peters’ guilt was never really a question at all. Even Peters herself, according to testimony, knew that once her election-security breac...

DATE: Aug 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Mother makes little effort to meet people

DEAR ABBY: My mother, who is 69, recently moved close to where my wife and I live to be near us as she ages. On the whole, this has been great for all of us. Mom is in good health and still ...

DATE: Aug 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Back-to-School: District helps families support students’ mental health

Back-to-school week is here! Aug. 20 marks the first day of school for Durango School District families. It’s an exciting time, filled with anticipation and questions for students like: Who ...

DATE: Aug 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

All Colorado households deserve to have help with affordable housing

Throughout Colorado, the cost of living, particularly housing, has exploded, and this is true across the income spectrum for low, to moderate, to high incomes, and touches every corner of th...

DATE: Aug 15, 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

The enduring love and pain of losing a pet

Hunters and anglers call for Biden to designate Dolores River Canyons National Monument

'All you have to do is do it’

Snooping boyfriend unhappy about discovery

Aunt learns reason behind silence

Polis is wrong to call for another special session on property taxes

Junk or treasure? In La Plata, it’s far from clear

Healthier school environment would mean better student performance

Was Tina Peters’ conviction a warning or a trend? The next election will tell us

Mother makes little effort to meet people

Back-to-School: District helps families support students’ mental health

All Colorado households deserve to have help with affordable housing

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