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Why is Montview so wide, and just, ‘Why?’

Dear Action Line: Montview Parkway is wide enough to land an airplane on, but it would be a rough landing with all those huge drainage ditches. Why was Montview built so wide? – Stephani...

DATE: Apr 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Action Line

North or west? Action Line turns to mathematical wizardry

Dear Action Line: When is Walmart going to open the entrance to the north side of its parking lot? It’s been ribboned off for a REALLY looooong time. Or is this a plot by City Market? – ...

DATE: Mar 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Howdy, Pardner! Now get that couch off your lawn

Dear Action Line: The other day I received a “ticket” from the city for having a couch with a “free” sign on the lawn. I was tickled by the bold letters at the bottom: “COURTESY NOTICE O...

DATE: Mar 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Action Line

A shrunken head, and the lost ‘Z’ and ‘J’

Dear Action Line: The noble effort to create an urban park out of the old Dalla property seems to be suffering from lack of follow-up and maintenance. The signage throughout is certainly...

DATE: Mar 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Extraterrestrials pay visit to La Plata County

Dear Action Line: Can you explain this crop circle near Ignacio? – Aliens Ate My Buick Dear Buick: This sets a personal Action Line record for shortest question, so thanks and congratu...

DATE: Mar 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Action Line

A youthful resolution to snowed-in fire hydrants

Dear Action Line: I think I have the solution for kids who are bored, being left at home to do homework in the days of COVID. This might make them happy and be beneficial for the town. K...

DATE: Mar 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Be on the lookout for Hula Hoopers, students

Dear Action Line: As you approach Fort Lewis College via the front hill (East Eighth Avenue), there’s a Hula Hoop crossing warning sign. My proposal to teach a course in the Physics, Art...

DATE: Feb 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Action Line

What’s wrong with feeding birds day-old City Market bread?

Dear Action Line: I like to buy the day-old bread from City Market and feed it to the birds. They like it, but is this a good thing to be doing? – Birdman Dear Birdman: Well, can you a...

DATE: Feb 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Unsolved mysteries: Durango’s stealth artists

Dear Action Line: What is the deal with the cyclists at the roundabout at Florida Road and Chapman Hill? I pass by often and am always surprised and delighted when I see the cyclists. Wh...

DATE: Feb 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Action Line

All out of whack with Snowdown’s absence

Dear Action Line: With no Snowdown this year, how do we know when to take down our Christmas lights? – Pro Crazzinator Dear Pro: Well, Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Inauguration Day co...

DATE: Feb 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Is Durango’s restaurant ‘title’ in jeopardy?

Dear Action Line: Before the pandemic, Durango boasted the greatest number of restaurants per capita in the country. With the recent closure announcements by many of the longtime establi...

DATE: Jan 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Huffing about puffing: An idle pastime?

Dear Action Line: My neighbor in Bayfield leaves his diesel truck idling – morning and evening – for over an hour almost every day. Yesterday, he left it idling from 5:15 to 6:47 p.m. Is...

DATE: Jan 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.