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Colorado’s unique position of public trustee

But, you got the house in which to raise the kids, along with the mortgage. Then the company you worked…

1945

Observing the 70th anniversary of the end of the Japanese Imperial Empire

Blues and rock from the North African desert

I was fascinated by what I then thought was a lifeless Sahara, a massive stretch of land with nomadic inhabitants…

Exploring life through ‘Rent’

At DAC alone, we have experienced an increase in interest, talent and energy at auditions, in our shows and in…

Going where the wind blows

I explained by telling her that if we stopped and stood still and took in the moment, that we could…

Gleaning program spreads bounty of healthy fruit trees

By Darrin Parmenter Can you all feel it? No, not sediment between your toes as you step into the river.…

We deserve better science about Animas

In the turbulent wake of the Gold King Mine accident, it is hard to miss the signs of community trauma.…

Local Club Championships dot horizon

The recent event, which shut down the river, shows us just how vulnerable and delicate our ecosystem is to so…

Show did go on for Big Brothers Big Sisters

The 19th annual event was supposed to include one day on the Upper Animas River and the other on the…

Final destination financial security: Where are you on your journey?

Most people don’t. A Money Pulse survey found 62 percent of Americans cannot cover a $500 unexpected expense. This level…

Tourism in the aftermath of Gold King

After the initial announcement, the Durango Area Tourism Office was immediately plugged into communications with multiple agencies that were monitoring…

Bold gulp makes governor the toast of the town

Downing less-than-transparent fluids in the presence of the media is nothing new for Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper. Here, he hoists…

Even in illness, plane-ticket refunds tough

Consider what happened when Ryan Duffy developed complications from brain surgery, which forced him to cancel his American Airlines flight…

Harnessing the power of emotional intelligence

Many experts, from Maria Montessori (creator of the Montessori method) to Daniel Goleman (one of the founders who introduced the…

Technological disasters can create ‘corrosive community’

Clausen Technological disasters, also known as “manmade” disasters, include events such as radiation leaks or toxic spills. After a technological…

How they saw us

Local scene hot with upcoming albums

Musicians certainly aren’t lazy. At any given moment, someone in La Plata County is putting lyrics to paper and vocals…

A high running high school experience

They completed this challenge from Molas Pass to Durango last year and plan to go back again this year for…

Art in the aspens

40 years of searching for sheepherder carvings

Scorpius’ stars put sting in summer sky

The late afternoon monsoon clouds finally parted and made for a few good observing evenings recently. Unfortunately for me, a…

Bluegrass and birdsong: Joyful sounds of summer

Over the years, the festival has grown in size and stature. This year, the bands will be Maple Range, Running…

Championships looming on the horizon

The field is limited to the first 80 players, and tee times will begin at 8:30 a.m. both days. Then,…

What in the blazes is up with that maple at the county fairgrounds?

The autumn blaze maple changes color when stressed, and lots of water early in the season, like we saw this…

When you book, they gain – and when you cancel

Byrone LoCasale sustained an injury that required immediate orthopedic surgery. The couple, both frequent Princess customers, reluctantly canceled the trip.…