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Second session begins with ceremony and information

The first two weeks of the legislative session are largely ceremonial and informational. On opening day of the second year of the 69th session, we welcomed new state Rep. K.C. Becker, a form...

DATE: Jan 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Small choices can lead to big savings

Are you leaving money on the table? Recently, the blog DoughRoller grabbed my attention with an item about compounding. The premise was that long-term reduced spending increases ...

DATE: Jan 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Geoengineering will not solve climate change

“People have a sort of hubris and think they can control different parts of nature and its proven that they are wrong ... Ecological controls don’t work out exactly as planned.” ...

DATE: Jan 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Your Ecological House

Treat your business like an investment

Many readers of this column own investments. These investments run the gamut from stocks and bonds to real estate and precious metals. One thing these investments have in common is the desir...

DATE: Jan 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Bottom Line

Master’s program offers sabbatical Down Under

It was quite an undertaking when the University of Denver decided to open a master’s program for social work in Durango. And no one saw that more intimately than Wanda Ellingson, ...

DATE: Jan 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

To improve our schools, we need to hear from you

How are we doing? As a public school district, it is our job to serve the citizenry of Durango in ensuring that students are prepared to be contributing members of our community u...

DATE: Jan 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

Actively aging with art and other life lessons

If there is a fountain of youth, it is figurative and found in the act of lifelong learning. And simply staying active – mentally, physically, socially, spiritually and creatively...

DATE: Jan 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: View from the Center

Docket busy with charter schools and election bill

Besides my lawn irrigation bill I’ve already written about, I have other bills that have been introduced – and the final two will be filed by the end of this week. One of these bi...

DATE: Jan 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Tipton plans visitation to Durango

Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, will be in Durango today and Wednesday for a number of events, including a financial-services and housing-business roundtable. At the roundtable, he ...

DATE: Jan 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Policy and Politics

Far from home, holidays bring unexpected delights

It finally happened. The unthinkable. The most dangerous and yet unavoidable problem in any long journey. Christmas came, and we got homesick. But this time, going home was not an option. We...

DATE: Jan 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: More Hands on Deck

Despite all the worry, ultimately, everyone’s going to be OK

An intuitive doctor recently said to me, “I’m picking up a little stress. You’re taking care of others, worrying about their well-being. Does that sound right?” Later, I told my f...

DATE: Jan 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Adventures in Motherhood

Action Line Earth muffin becomes sad sack with certain bags

I do my best to be environmentally conscious. I use only pellets from Colorado beetle-killed trees in my stove. My free-range chickens receive no steroids or antibiotics. They are the ultima...

DATE: Jan 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Action Line