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On Real Estate

Knowing the ABCs of home appraisals

Home appraisals determine the value of a specific residential property at a given moment in time. While real estate appraisals…

Justice for ISIS returnees

and money behind proposed leniency for terrorists

Small-town life against a backdrop of war

Not since World War I back in the early 1900s had there been so much fighting. After all, had not…

Get ducks in a row in order to qualify for Medicaid

Spence It is important to know certain key points regarding Medicaid eligibility: Basic Medicaid qualification requirements In addition to medical-necessity…

Authentic Aging

Noticing subtle, shifting roles with our kids

I’ve been noticing little shifts as the years go by, from being the ever-present, decision-making and strong, active mother I…

Neighbors

FLC gets some lovin’ from supporters

This year’s full-house crowd made its way to the Ballroom at the Student Union on April 25. It was clear…

May 8, 2015

Downtown Lowdown

Ralph Dinosaur and his mom will light up the dance floor

The Bar D Wranglers, the Blue Moon Ramblers, the Lawn Chair Kings and Ralph Dinosaur all have entertained Durango for…

May 7, 2015

On the Run

New running store to be hub for the sport

Fast forward to 2015, and that dream is just a month shy of becoming reality. Durango Running Co. is scheduled…

May 7, 2015

Get Growing

Bulbs for late summer color

By Melanie Palmer Some of the most beautiful garden displays and cut flowers are produced from spring-planted bulbs, a term…

Living with Wildlife

Drivers beware: Deer, elk crossing roads

Mule deer cross local highways most frequently in May and October.Durango Herald file photo Living with Wildlife Advisory Board It…

From the Extension Office

4-Hâ€™ers learn how to raise livestock, grow produce

More and more people want to know where and what methods were used in the growing of the foods they…

Your Ecological House

Widely used herbicide tied to cancer

While “probably carcinogenic” might not sound too threatening, it’s important to understand that on the IARC’s scale of five assessment…

Clubhouse Porch

Shootout qualifying continues

This is the second qualifying event for the shootout at the end of the season, and there is $500 in…

May 5, 2015