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Stay up late tonight, check out the stars

The longer hours of darkness in the winter make it a perfect time of year for stargazing – night starts early, so you don’t have to stay up too late to enjoy the stars! The air temperature i...

DATE: Feb 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

What’s the right sales price for your home?

Determining an asking price for your home can be tricky. Highly priced, you could risk not being considered by potential buyers. If priced too low, you “leave money on the table” – something...

DATE: Feb 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Why isn’t Jupiter much brighter than Venus?

Greetings, stargazers. Beside the moon, the three brightest objects in the sky are all visible right now. Venus in the west, Jupiter in the east and Sirius, the only one that is...

DATE: Feb 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Congo an example of how family planning works

In a previous article, I wrote about how it was possible for one doctor to perform hundreds of tubal ligations in one day – but probably not honor the rights of the patients. The next column...

DATE: Feb 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Get involved in Durango: Save theses dates

“Save the Date” reads my pink and blue refrigerator magnet. It is holding the announcement of an upcoming marriage. That magnet is a joyful message that reminds me of the upcoming event. ...

DATE: Feb 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

When drivers licenses get political

The decision by the state Legislature’s Joint Budget Committee to restrict funding for a program that grants drivers licenses and ID cards to all residents – regardless of immigration status...

DATE: Feb 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Chuckwagon dinner and ‘Happy Trails’

In my almost 15 years of writing Neighbors, I have told countless people who have purchased cool meals and experiences at fundraisers to let me know how the event goes. Hearing about them ma...

DATE: Feb 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

‘Three Favorites’ might end up your favorite

The San Juan Symphony remains the classical musical outlet in the Southwest, with performances that continue to be packed house affairs. It also continues to have a mission of ed...

DATE: Feb 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

For our plant world, sound of alarm bells grows louder

It’s that time again. I am starting to despise this process – writing an article to change the weather. I typically disapprove of messing with Mother Nature, but when push comes to shove, I ...

DATE: Feb 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

A cynical ploy to take our federal lands

I break the world of ideas into three categories. Good ideas, bad ideas and this idea. In 2012, Utah passed the Utah Transfer of Public Lands Act, a uniquely cynical piece of legi...

DATE: Feb 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

To the arts, and their supporters, with love

In a rare occurrence, the Durango Arts Center’s Sweetheart of the Arts celebration actually took place on Valentine’s Day this year. The honorees were two couples who have made a ...

DATE: Feb 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Don’t keep all your eggs in one basket

This past week saw the termination of a 16-year relationship between American Express Co., AmEx, and Costco Wholesale Corp. In the partnership, Costco accepted only AmEx credit cards in its ...

DATE: Feb 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Bottom Line