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Neighbors: 9/11 events raise money for DAC, first responders

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist As a professional partygoer, there’s nothing I hate more than hearing, “This was one of the best events I ever attended,” about an eve...

DATE: Sep 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

What is the best solution for reducing carbon dioxide emissions?

It began in April 2007 with a U.S. Supreme Court case, Massachusetts v. Environmental Protection Agency, in which 12 states and several cities brought a lawsuit against the EPA to force the ...

DATE: Sep 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Engagement, investment make Durango

The Greek philosopher Plato nailed it, saying, “This city is what it is because our citizens are what they are.” Each day, we get up and have a choice in how we show up. Our atti...

DATE: Sep 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Banned books all about fear

As a book lover and employee of Maria’s Bookshop, I would like to draw attention to an issue important to all true book lovers: banned books. Once a year, an alliance of diverse organization...

DATE: Sep 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Stop relying on Band-Aids and ‘move upstream’

Laura and Phil Olaniyi formerly lived in Durango but moved to Mozambique where they are starting an orphanage, “Heart for the Needy.” Let’s look at some of the statistics for this East Afric...

DATE: Sep 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Neighbors: Jazz on the Hill boosts endowment for Concert Hall

by Ann Butler Neighbors columnist Attending Jazz on the Hill is one of my favorite things, because it’s my only chance to get on stage at the Community Concert Hall at ...

DATE: Sep 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Neighbors: Fundraiser to feature food from historic menus

This event is for you whether you're a foodie, a history lover or a supporter of community nonprofits. The Animas Museum is hosting a Culinary Heritage Dinner on Saturday at the D...

DATE: Sep 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Happy Trail to Surprise brings green pastures

This reporter took advantage of some down time and ventured south to Surprise, Arizona, last week. The last time I made a trip into the valley of the sun was nearly 28 years ago. ...

DATE: Sep 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

In September, mom, kids revel in joyful rituals

September is the month of Dan bow-hunting, which is so traditional it seems to be encoded into our DNA. The familiarity of slipping skins off green chiles, or salting cucumbers in...

DATE: Sep 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Adventures in Motherhood

Neighbors: Peace Corps volunteers enjoy international potluck

By Ann Butler Neighbors columnist When former Peace Corps volunteers gathered for their annual reunion in late August, they certain of one thing – they would enjoy one ...

DATE: Sep 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

It’s the third quarter; what’s the score?

It’s football season, and we’re back to keeping close tabs on our favorite college and professional teams. As far as the tourism season goes, the half-time highlights are a good indicator of...

DATE: Sep 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Action Line: Going multi-modal creates some singular problems

I invite you and Mrs. Action Line to take a nice walk along the Animas River Train from 32nd Street to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. I was walking there recently, and from out of nowhere, wh...

DATE: Sep 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line