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Bucket list bars: Places to drink at before you die

Bucket List Bars: Historic Saloons, Pubs and Dives of America, a new entry in the popular must-do-before-death genre, aims to reveal a city’s character, including its past, by pointing thirs...

DATE: Sep 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Travel

Dinner in Paris

For decades, this expat has hosted Sunday night parties

DATE: Sep 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Travel

5 fun freebies in Boise, Idaho

BOISE, Idaho – Boise has long been dubbed the “City of Trees,” a nickname that always catches newcomers by surprise given the city’s high-desert climate and summers with little or no rain. ...

DATE: Sep 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Travel

Bikes and craft beers

From N.M. to Vermont to Oregon, cycling tours pedal to breweries

DATE: Sep 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Travel

Merger to slow online booking competition

Depending on whom you talk to, Travelocity’s unexpected announcement last month that it has reached a strategic marketing agreement with longtime rival Expedia will either create a dominant ...

DATE: Sep 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

2 killed, tourists hurt in Papua New Guinea attack

SYDNEY – Machete-wielding men attacked a group of Australian and New Zealand tourists hiking a popular trail in the Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea, killing two porters and injurin...

DATE: Sep 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Travel

In Jamaica, (illegal) tours for pot lovers

Caribbean nation considers legalization to help tourism, economy

DATE: Sep 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Travel

Hotels offer groceries as alternative to room service

Forget room service. At many hotels across the country, you can now easily have groceries or ready-to-make meals delivered to your room. Hotels are increasingly arranging for gues...

DATE: Sep 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Travel

‘Act of God’ excuses can be challenged

It’s the time of year when the travel industry likes to play the weather card. Couldn’t check into your hotel? Blame it on that distant tornado. Flight canceled? It’s the hurricane’s fault, ...

DATE: Aug 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Adventure not over for Lonely Planet founder

Wheeler’s new book chronicles travels in Congo, Colombia, Pakistan

DATE: Aug 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Travel

Now might be time to set sail on a cruise

If you’re one of the 303 million Americans who won’t take a cruise this year, you might want to reconsider your vacation plans. This may be the time to head out to sea. The reason...

DATE: Aug 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Travel

Cruising Alaska

Alternatives to pricey excursions when you reach a port

DATE: Aug 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Travel

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

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.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...