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Take a look at Taurus to see Seven Sisters

Greetings, stargazers. Spring will be here with the equinox, but before then, we have to set our clocks forward, which gives me another chance to complain about having to follow...

DATE: Mar 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Marie Ogden’s search for truth in the Utah desert

In 1933, in the depths of the Great Depression, 49-year-old Marie Ogden, a spiritualist and millennial Christian, moved to Dry Valley in San Juan County, Utah, to establish a religious colon...

DATE: Mar 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Seven years later, still no real alternative from GOP

According to Politico, a Trump confidante says that the man in the Oval Office – or more often at Mar-a-Lago – is “tired of everyone thinking his presidency is screwed up.” Pro ti...

DATE: Mar 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

When kids connect to nature, benefits abound

During times of uncertainty, it is essential to recognize the constants that provide joy and groundedness to transcend politics. Studies have shown that a connection between ch...

DATE: Mar 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Durango Nature Studies

Budding stars shine at The Durango Voice competition

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist Phase 1 of The Durango Voice was held Feb. 25 in front of a sold-out crowd at the Henry Strater Theatre. Benefiting Manna, it was a gr...

DATE: Mar 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

District 9-R aims to create competent, capable students

In Durango, we’ve been working hard to transform from the traditional public school system to one that is focused on building competency in all students. While the old system worked well for...

DATE: Mar 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

Rekindle your dreams goal by goal

There are no coincidences. I sat down to write this column, turned on Pandora and Shakira’s “Try Everything” from “Zootopia” started blasting. “I won’t give up. No, I ...

DATE: Mar 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

She’s 17, needs birth control and a check up. What now?

LEWISTON, Maine – She is 17 years old, has an alarming itch “down there” and has come to the family planning clinic because she doesn’t know where else to go. Sara Hayes, a nurse ...

DATE: Mar 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nicholas Kristof

Dave Spencer Classic raises money and spirits

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist Every year, the Durango Adaptive Sports Association invites yours truly to join it for some of the Dave Spencer Ski Classic activities...

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Commissioners deliver annual State of the County address

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

More money does not always mean more strength

NEW YORK – The first time I met Gen. David Petraeus, he said something that surprised me. It was the early days of the Iraq War and, while things were not going well, he had dire...

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Animas City puts its stamp on rural-style mail

East Third Avenue between 29th and 32nd streets is a popular place to access the Animas River Trail, the park and the river. Parking is in high demand especially for rafters, kayakers and tu...

DATE: Mar 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Action Line