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Get Growing

Know your plants’ watering requirements

By Darrin Parmenter After a blistering end to June, these July rains have done a wonderful job at cooling things…

July 6, 2016

Authentic Aging

Downsizing to calm: When it’s time to de-clutter

Reasons for this are many: to make it easier for our kids or whomever will be going through our belongings…

July 6, 2016

Clubhouse Porch

Olympics lacks the appeal of Ryder Cup

The ongoing revelations of polluted waterways and the utter disregard for cleaning up those cesspools is beyond me. Sometimes bidding…

July 6, 2016

Money Savvy

To be fulfilled, we need each other

I’ve covered the first eight pieces of the fulfillment puzzle. They are: A healthy relationship with yourself and others.Skills and…

July 5, 2016

Neighbors

Event helping to trump Alzheimer’s disease

It offers bridge players the opportunity to play their favorite game from sunrise to sunset contributing both registration fees and,…

July 5, 2016

Action Line

On the Animas River Trail, seepage may prompt city to spring into action

Oscar, with his friend Bob Battanie keeping him company, stops for a drink from a trickle formed by a water…

July 3, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Orlando copes with aftermath of 3 tragedies

Her family vacation coincided with the shocking murder there of singer Christina Grimmie. Over the next few days, a mass…

July 2, 2016

From the Extension Office

From the Extension Office A little bit of planning can help make your summer travel safe

A little advance planning can help summer campers avoid food waste while out in the wilderness. Meals can be prepared…

July 2, 2016

Creating Community

We are committed to adapting to best serve our community

I recently learned about a great example of adaptation. The Durango Adult Education Center is a funded partner of United…

July 2, 2016

From our Congressman

Shortages felt in third wartime Christmas

Hot items for boys were anything military, and for girls, nurse uniforms and dolls. Christmas ornaments, many of which had…

July 2, 2016

From our Congressman

Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua finally gets its own private haul road

McCure And then a coal truck will roll into sight, passing by as quickly as an 18-wheeler can at 10…

July 2, 2016

From our Congressman

Dairy Queen will be missed, but do we need another fast-food joint?

Those words are being read by many disappointed people this holiday weekend, despite our cooler temperatures. And they certainly make…

July 2, 2016

From our Congressman

GOP Senate candidate Glenn wins unlikely but remarkable primary

Do not tell that to Darryl Glenn. A county commissioner from El Paso County, Glen paddled bravely into a crowded…

June 30, 2016

View from the Fort

Music in the Mountains is like summer camp for adults

It’s kind of like summer camp for adults; we catch each other up on the last year, enjoy food and…

June 30, 2016

Flies & Lies

Experiencing Cuba’s fine fly fishing

Cigars, old cars and saltwater fly fishing

June 30, 2016

From our Congressman

Outcome of DA primary should largely settle direction of 6th Judicial District

Outcome should largely settle the direction of the 6th Judicial District

June 30, 2016

La Plata Health Watch

Early diagnosis of diabetes can limit its damage

The hallmark of this disease is resistance to insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by specialized cells in the pancreas,…

June 29, 2016

Thinking Green

Speak out for quiet users on forest trails in Rico/West Dolores Area

Marion, Robert The Dolores District of the San Juan National Forest recently released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for travel…

June 29, 2016

Clubhouse Porch

Race to sign up for fun Ryder Cup format

That being said, the Animas Capital Management, Ltd. “Ryder Cup Format” tournament will be held Sunday and Monday at Hillcrest…

June 29, 2016

A Take on Tourism

Who you are is where you were when

Where we grew up, when we grew up, how we grew up and the unique experiences we had make us…

June 28, 2016

From our Congressman

If all had guns, America would be feared

Some want peace, but over 85 percent would rather have my head chopped off or crucify me for my beliefs.…

June 27, 2016

Action Line

City arborist gets a plum assignment on Florida Road

Your query brings up an additional intriguing question. If a tree falls along Florida Road and there’s no one taking…

June 26, 2016

On Real Estate

Here’s some changes you can really believe in

These communities started in the 1880s as a hot bed for mining because of the discovery of silver, gold and…

June 25, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Those hidden resort fees may disappear

In 2012, the federal government’s consumer protection agency allowed hotels to add required fees to their room rates as long…

June 25, 2016