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Neighbors: November birthday celebrations underway

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist Enjoying balmy November birthdays (it’s not often those two words are put together) are Drew Dalenberg, Ian Osby, Holly Landgren, Tayl...

DATE: Nov 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Pot tax revenue about 1.51% of all tax revenue collected by state

This question has me losing precious sleep. So voters were asked to approve more taxes for schools, roads, airport and health care. I’ve done minimal research, and I see that in 2015, some $...

DATE: Nov 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Airlines’ service issues with unaccompanied minors unnerve parents

It’s a story that Carrie Calzaretta’s 14-year-old son, Tyler, will probably tell his kids someday. This summer, the Calzarettas paid American Airlines an extra $300 for their son ...

DATE: Nov 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Is a tiny house right for you?

Over the past few years, there has been a lot of buzz about tiny homes; there is even a TV show devoted to them. Their main appeal is their lower cost and the desire by some to m...

DATE: Nov 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

New filing process established for vets

The main objective of the Veterans Service Office is to provide prevention, protection, advocacy and support services to veterans and their families so they can maximize their quality of lif...

DATE: Nov 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

Disabilities advocates can find allies in both parties

This has been a season of taking sides, whether rooting for (or against) candidates in debates or cheering your chosen World Series favorite to victory. Every ballot cast was taking a side –...

DATE: Nov 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Culture Gulch Sirens of song: Two musical programs not to miss

I’m borrowing Kerry Ginger’s title for her upcoming presentation in Life Long Learning to alert readers to two musical programs next week. One is about women’s roles in Western o...

DATE: Nov 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

Impact of Durango landmark now touches entire Four Corners

The Powerhouse Science Center is now a Durango landmark. The campus on the river is what unprecedented investment in our community looks like – investment in science education, youth and fam...

DATE: Nov 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Ten years in the Legislature, but time to go home

As of last week, my work on the wildfire matters and the water interim committees concluded and, for many legislators, the focus shifts to the elections and the next legislative session. ...

DATE: Nov 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Life in the Legislature

Eighteen days until new overtime law takes effect

Lynn Sholler Business owners and managers, are you prepared to implement the new Fair Labor Standards Act overtime law that will take effect Dec. 1? It’s been in the n...

DATE: Nov 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: On the Law

Voting is a good way to shape the world you want

We have the opportunity to vote, and thus help shape our world – both nationally and locally. Please vote, even if you don’t follow my suggestions! Most politicians have personali...

DATE: Nov 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Trump’s economic plan may be mission impossible

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump, it seems, embraces the old dictum: Make no small plans. Already, he’s published an agenda for his first 100 days in office, recalling Franklin’s Roosevelt’s launch...

DATE: Nov 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Robert Samuelson