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Sundowning

Here are a few ideas to help tie your flies as you get older

DATE: Aug 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

SetSetSet, or hook setting, is last part of landing fish

Six years ago, I looked it up, I wrote a column about setting the hook when fly fishing. I need to remind myself every time I’m on the water how to correctly set a hook, I thought maybe you ...

DATE: Jul 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Spring trips anywhere prepare for the worst

Bring enough gear for any weather in a fly fishing trip

DATE: Jun 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Long time friend

How a river can be a great companion for decades

DATE: May 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

It’s spring, sort of

Here’s how to prepare for the tricky weather

DATE: Apr 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Fly fish, eat, sleep times six

It has been a while since I have had to use my passport to go fly fishing. My friend and fly-fishing partner, John and I put a stop to that dilemma this past February. Usually John and I ch...

DATE: Mar 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Being quiet and slowing down

Relax, take your time and nature will show its beauty

DATE: Dec 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

White river: Third time was the best

If you are not a regular reader of my columns, the title of this one is a tipoff that I’ve been known to repeat trips and then write about them as if this is all brand-new. Before I tell you...

DATE: Nov 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

The sound of silence

If everything is right, the sound of silence should be present.

DATE: Oct 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Fishing in feeder streams

It’s a win-win situation in my book

DATE: Sep 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

A reunion on the Hermosa River

Some favorite spots are still in the altered Middle Fork

DATE: Aug 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

Measure twice, cut once

Or rather, check twice, then fish

DATE: Jun 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

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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.