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Local nonprofits do great things while taking care of business

Money, money, money. We all need it, right? Like most nonprofit organizations, United Way of Southwest Colorado generates revenue each year through a variety of sources. In the ...

DATE: Sep 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Let’s talk about pedal-assist E-bikes

North-south travel has always been a challenge in Durango. That pesky river and those mountain slopes just keep getting in the way. First there was Main Avenue, the only route that went unin...

DATE: Sep 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Take protest to next level: Work together

On Aug. 26, in a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick garnered national attention for sitting down during the national anthem...

DATE: Sep 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

You’ve got a new dog ... now what?

By Marcy Eckhardt Terrific, you’ve got a dog! But along with all the fun, excitement and wonderful companionship came with some not so wonderful behaviors – or challenges. When th...

DATE: Sep 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Columnists

It’s time to celebrate National Arts in Education Week

During one of our many summer camps for kids, the students were creating a long strand of beads to use as a hanging device for their mobile sculptures. One of the girls had her s...

DATE: Sep 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: View from the Center

Irwin smashes age group record at Imogene Pass Run

September 10th marked the 43rd annual Imogene Pass Run, a popular 17-mile mountain race that takes runners from Ouray to Telluride and includes more than 5,000 feet of elevation gain. ...

DATE: Sep 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: On the Run

You can help build momentum for clean power alternatives

As the father of a 3-year-old boy, I’ve become an expert on the topic of momentum. You see, my little guy has yet to cross paths with a hill he doesn’t want to race down. Grassy,...

DATE: Sep 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

La Plata County 4-H members succeed at Colorado State Fair

Local 4-H members did a fantastic job representing La Plata County at the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo. This event is such a great learning experience. We had members entered i...

DATE: Sep 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

High praise for local courses as season winds down

Every once in awhile, I get in the car and take a drive and check out the conditions of our area courses. A quick glancing snapshot of some of the holes is all I need to assess the health of...

DATE: Sep 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

School security practices designed to ensure student safety

Last month, The Durango Herald reported on upgrades to the safety and security practices within the district. It can be disconcerting to recognize that the challenges of society a...

DATE: Sep 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

If animals could cast a ballot

WASHINGTON – The animal kingdom will have lost one of its staunchest defenders when the Oval Office is abandoned by Barack Obama, who through a series of critical, administrative rulemakings...

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

Don’t ship more Western Slope water to Denver

It’s no secret that the Colorado River is the lifeblood of the Southwest, supplying water to 40 million people across seven states and Mexico. The river is also the economic engine for Color...

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