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For future’s sake, consider taking a carbon fast now

“Anything else you’re interested in is not going to happen if you can’t breathe the air and drink the water. Don’t sit this one out. Do something.” – Carl Sagan Yes, d...

DATE: Mar 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Your Ecological House

Neighbors Sipping soup, raising money for Hospice

One could attend a fundraiser every few days in this giving community, but few events warm the body and soul like Hospice of Mercy’s Soup for the Soul. This year’s event was held ...

DATE: Mar 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Eminent-domain bill needs scrutiny through Colorado legislative process

With fewer than 50 days left in the session, our legislative agenda is accelerating. Many bills passed the House this week, including: House Bill 1216 requiring certain markers f...

DATE: Mar 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Good books can prompt a change in your plans

Unexpectedly, Michael Robotham came speeding into full view in my rearview mirror. The last I looked, no one was in my rear view, my “Murder Ink” column for today was in the can, ...

DATE: Mar 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Murder Ink

You probably haven’t heard of this condition

Much attention has been paid to concussions in the past several years, and it has cast a rather dark shadow, especially on athletes and athletics. There is nothing quite as valua...

DATE: Mar 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Are uncontrolled intersections out of control?

I’ve noticed three intersections (perhaps more) not having any type of traffic sign. No “stop,” no “yield,” nothing. These intersections are Second Street and East Third Avenue, Third Street...

DATE: Mar 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Action Line

The universe likes simplicity: Just ask hydrogen

Greetings, stargazers. We have barely passed the equinox, but it already feels like we are heading into summer. I think another few feet of snow would be great, but in the mean ...

DATE: Mar 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Lend your support to Southwest Crisis Intervention Teams

By Linda Lute Michelle (not her real name) walked down Main Street in her underwear, screaming at passing traffic. When law enforcement arrived on the scene, an officer patiently ...

DATE: Mar 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Bayfield library’s latest novel idea: Lending tools

BAYFIELD – Putting a wrench in the system isn’t always a bad thing. At Pine River Library, in fact, it’s considered downright innovative. The erstwhile books-only lender is now ha...

DATE: Mar 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: John Peel

Support our community through support for Fort Lewis

One of the reasons we chose Durango as our home 37 years ago is it is a college town. Through the years, Fort Lewis College has enriched our lives in many ways. After graduation f...

DATE: Mar 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Task for city is creating a sustainable future

In February, I recounted the extensive list of goals the City Council has met since I began my year as mayor last sp;ring. Some of that work is still in progress, but this month, I will take...

DATE: Mar 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Students need more than just academic support

Populated by a high school boy and a pair of middle school girls, all with distinctly different learning styles, interests and personalities, my house is a veritable research lab on educatio...

DATE: Mar 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Policy and Politics