Adventures in Motherhood Wonders of the world – not stuff – can fill our hearts Luring the children away from home and onto a hike requires a shrewd craftiness that is surely a developmental stage… August 2, 2014
On Real Estate Hail damage? Check your policy before a disaster We are addressing this issue now, as the one-year anniversary of the storm is approaching, and that may impact repair… August 2, 2014
Serving Veterans Veterans Affairs offers wide range of services for veterans Major categories include compensation, pension and health care; vocational rehabilitation and employment; education and training; home loans, life insurance, dependent… August 2, 2014
Letter from Korla A curious culinary experience: Western food in China One day, I asked my boss why it was like this, and she replied, “This is what Americans like to… August 2, 2014
The Travel Troubleshooter Are travelers giving up on loyalty programs? After years of putting up with blackout dates, broken promises and bait-and-switch games, American travelers – particularly air travelers –… August 2, 2014
From our Congressman San Juan Basin rarely saw unanimity on policy choices HHH Bayfield Blade Jan. 29, 1915 On Monday night of this week the Durango Exchange was organized at Durango. The… August 2, 2014
From our Congressman The Tea Party loses one County rejects Constitutional sheriff candidate August 2, 2014
From our Congressman Durango Education Foundation dedicated to supporting 9-R Burns The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education can’t help but be thankful this summer for what our colleagues… August 2, 2014
From our Congressman Sculpture at new intersection inexplicable I have, since construction started, tried to figure out one single thing being done that is going to help traffic… August 2, 2014
Downtown Lowdown Finding musical fulfillment in the comforts of home They may not play live much; perhaps they’re in a band that performs at the occasional farmers market or gallery… July 31, 2014
From the Extension Office Visit animals, wash your hands at fair There’s so much to see and enjoy. Personally, I always enjoy seeing the variety of prize animals that make their… July 30, 2014
Get Growing Give your new tree promising start with these steps By Dave Harris Planting trees and shrubs successfully can be challenging and often involves expensive plant stock. It’s important to… July 30, 2014
Clubhouse Porch Clubhouse Porch It went too fast for this columnist as we soon will roll into August with several fun events on the… July 30, 2014
From our Congressman Boulevard group acting for community good Now the council is proposing pot shops in their mixed-use neighborhood. Marijuana does not belong in their neighborhood or any… July 29, 2014
La Plata Health Watch How a paper clip and a flame can save a fingernail One such celebration began with a minor but painful injury. Before leaving on a three-hour drive to our host’s house,… July 27, 2014
Action Line New ‘X’ on pavement hopes to leave its mark on traffic The large “X” spanning the intersection at Eighth Street and Camino del Rio has left northbound drivers at a loss… July 27, 2014
From our Congressman The tariff question Imposing duties not always right, but it is justified for solar panels July 26, 2014
On Real Estate County inventory suggests it’s a buyer’s market The statewide report shows a 6.2 percent decline of single-family home sales this year, and La Plata County is down… July 26, 2014
Stewards of the Land In S.W. Colorado, wilderness closer than you might think Situated above 12,000 feet elevation east of Silverton, Highland Mary Lakes are among the gems of the Weminuche Wilderness.Jeff Eisele/Durango… July 26, 2014
What's up in Durango Skies Remove the noise to let night sky pictures shine Last month, I talked about astrophotography on the cheap. You can take photos with wide fields of view and either… July 26, 2014
Population Matters Online series targets real issues, such as contraception “East Los High” is an online TV series aimed at Hispanic teens. All the episodes of the 2013 season and… July 26, 2014