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Neighbors

Soup warms heart and soul for Hospice of Mercy

Held Thursday, it was a jam-packed Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, with more than 500 people enjoying…

April 12, 2016

Durango School News

Robust dialogue can make our schools better

Growing up, it was clear that education was key to one’s future success. Getting good grades, working hard and being…

April 12, 2016

Action Line

Roads become more difficult to make driving easier

Smedley Sorry, but the old merger configuration was definitely not “just fine.” Action Line should know. For the better part…

April 10, 2016

From our Congressman

Take Saturday’s Decisions Day to discuss end-of-life advance directives

The Liberty at Life’s End initiative would allow those with an incurable degenerative disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s to…

April 10, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

New sharing economy lacks pricing clarity

Lightly regulated companies such as Airbnb and Uber can make it as difficult as traditional travel sites – and sometimes…

April 9, 2016

Creating Community

‘Person-centered’ model helps achieve balance

In the IDD realm, the term “person-centered” has been developed as a philosophical movement in contrast to the current way…

April 9, 2016

From our Congressman

Momentum for change

Embrace the dynamism of the evolving electricity business

April 9, 2016

From our Congressman

The changes to owner financing after Dodd-Frank

Agro The sinking of the housing market, the significant rise in foreclosures and the shutting down of overnight loans were…

April 9, 2016

On the Run

Vacation races: best of both worlds for runners

Since its’ inception, seven more destination races have been added including; Grand Canyon, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain, Great Smokey…

April 7, 2016

Coroner's Report

‘Experts’ don’t always know what truth is

After my general pathology residency but before I began a forensic pathology fellowship, the coroner in Peoria, Illinois, hired me…

April 6, 2016

Authentic Aging

As we age, our purposes change along with our years

In earlier years, our purposes may have been making a marriage, raising a family, building a career, becoming a writer,…

April 6, 2016

From the Extension Office

Lucky student gardeners work alongside first lady

Now, spring is a great time to get my gardening or farming information out there, be it spring bulbs, or…

April 6, 2016

From our Congressman

Separate provider fee from general fund

I was originally under the impression that the Hospital Provider Fee was a fee that each patient paid, mostly through…

April 5, 2016

Neighbors

Music in the Mountains kicks off 30th season

The classical music festival held Cocktails with the Conductor on Sunday night at Sorrel Sky Gallery, with about 75 music…

April 5, 2016

A Take on Tourism

The halo effect of tourism

In a recent study of tourism campaigns in nine states, the research firm of Longwoods International demonstrated how each state’s…

April 5, 2016

Action Line

Santa Rita Park playground goes from janky to swanky

A new playground has been installed at Santa Rita Park, and a specialized rubberized safety surface will be poured soon.Jerry…

April 3, 2016

From the Extension Office

From the Extension Office Here are a few tips on how you can eat away at wasting food

A salad bar clerk at a restaurant in Des Moines, Iowa, picks off the discolored grapes.Michael Zamora/The Des Moines Register…

April 2, 2016

From our Congressman

Convoluted caucuses

undemocratic, discriminatory process to its grave

April 2, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

For travelers, when to tip can be confusing

Gratuities, once limited to restaurant servers, bellhops and concierges, are being solicited more than ever, and travelers are prime targets.…

April 1, 2016

Flies & Lies

Polarization helps you see fish

I recently received an email from a friend asking my opinion about polarized sunglasses and what he might purchase. Having…

March 31, 2016

View from the Fort

What music and art is on tap for April at FLC?

Blaylock The Art Gallery opens its annual graduating senior art and design majors’ exhibition on the 1st with a reception…

March 31, 2016

From our Congressman

It’s budget season at the Colorado Capitol

This year, the budget bill starts in the House and then will head to the Senate for more debate and…

March 29, 2016

Neighbors

Springing jailbirds for muscular dystrophy

That’s what two of this year’s participants – longtime community volunteer Bliss Bruen and Durango City Councilor Sweetie Marbury –…

March 29, 2016

What's Up Downtown

A look at BID’s board and parking

BID is excited to begin working with John Mahoney, formerly of Coldwell Banker Heritage House Realtor and the voice of…

March 29, 2016