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Climate action: Feeling the heat, local communities pursue actions to reduce carbon emissions

President Trump’s recent actions repealing Obama-era policies to combat climate change and instead advancing policies to boost domestic production of carbon-emitting fossil fuels have made h...

DATE: May 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Hemp and H20: Legislation signed in Cortez removes hurdle to hemp farming in Colorado

Legislation signed in Cortez removes hurdle to hemp farming in Colorado

DATE: May 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

71st General Assembly: Legislative session touted as most production in years

Legislative session touted as most productive and collaborative in years

DATE: May 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Public Lands Day: A great day to be outside, enjoy and get informed about a threat to public lands

Some Americans are not so lucky. They will never experience the majesty of the American West and the bounty and the beauty of its public lands. These lands and the waters that flo...

DATE: May 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

LPEA election: Two new board members gain seats amid one considerable loss of talent

The La Plata Electric Association board has gained the energetic coordinator of Fort Lewis College’s Environmental Center who has degrees in biology and environmental studies, and a backgrou...

DATE: May 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

River walk: Saturday’s event a perfect time to honor local law enforcement past and present

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day. The week in which it falls every year – this week for 2017 – is recognized as Nati...

DATE: May 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Suicide awareness: Summit is a start, but there is much to be learned to help those most in need

The presenter at last week’s suicide awareness session at Miller Middle School made clear how important it is to speak up when sensing that someone may be contemplating taking his or her own...

DATE: May 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Western Excelsior: Fire was a disaster, an opportunity and an important lesson

The fire at Western Excelsior is a major disaster not only for the company and its employees, but for the Town of Mancos. It is also an opportunity. Not one Mancos would have sought, but one...

DATE: May 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Crafted beverages: Thirsty travelers to benefit from new promotion of crafted beverage culture

Travelers seeking to experience the true flavor of a place are getting a helping hand from a unique marketing effort, “Crafted Beverages of SW Colorado,” launched last week by the Durango Ar...

DATE: May 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

BLM headquarters: Agency needs to improve its decision processes, but a move will not do that

Agency needs to improve its decision processes, but a move will not do that

DATE: May 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Smoke screen: President’s ill-timed dismissal of Comey calls for special prosecutor investigation

A fair and transparent election process is at the core of the democratic process. It must exist at every level of government, and it especially cannot be threatened by foreign leaders. ...

DATE: May 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Rig to flip: Even seasoned boaters need to take Santa Rita’s new rapids seriously

Last week the city of Durango issued a statement urging Animas River users to practice caution due to a new set of rapids at Santa Rita Park. The city might be better served by a ...

DATE: May 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

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

Climate action: Feeling the heat, local communities pursue actions to reduce carbon emissions

Hemp and H20: Legislation signed in Cortez removes hurdle to hemp farming in Colorado

71st General Assembly: Legislative session touted as most production in years

Public Lands Day: A great day to be outside, enjoy and get informed about a threat to public lands

LPEA election: Two new board members gain seats amid one considerable loss of talent

River walk: Saturday’s event a perfect time to honor local law enforcement past and present

Suicide awareness: Summit is a start, but there is much to be learned to help those most in need

Western Excelsior: Fire was a disaster, an opportunity and an important lesson

Crafted beverages: Thirsty travelers to benefit from new promotion of crafted beverage culture

BLM headquarters: Agency needs to improve its decision processes, but a move will not do that

Smoke screen: President’s ill-timed dismissal of Comey calls for special prosecutor investigation

Rig to flip: Even seasoned boaters need to take Santa Rita’s new rapids seriously

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