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Action Line

Even the cheese counter feels Super Bowl’s pain

For some reason, no one was buying Broncos-themed crisps at the City Market cheese counter the day after the Super…

February 8, 2014

To Protect and Serve

Stay safe and be observant when witnessing crime

There are many times when residents see what they feel is suspicious activity and fail to report it to the…

February 8, 2014

Creating Community

People with Down syndrome more prone to Alzheimer’s

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that results from an extra gene copy found in chromosome 21. Chromosomes, as you…

February 8, 2014

Coroner's Report

When sports kill, is it an accident or something else?

The Guardian recently reported six of the boys and the father were later convicted of manslaughter. The brawl broke out…

February 8, 2014

From our Congressman

Housing Solutions can help those with mortgage

Salkinddu1-i-syn Another factor, which is not as well known, is homeowners with a hardship are actively pursuing mortgage modifications with…

February 8, 2014

From our Congressman

Smart meters Learn the facts: Web-driven fears are baseless

La Plata Electric Association, not unlike most utilities across America, is in the process of replacing its meters with newer,…

February 8, 2014

Neighbors

Cheers! Here’s to 60 more years

President of the Durango Earlybird Toastmasters, Andy Young, gives a toast to members during the 60-year anniversary held at Christina’s…

February 7, 2014

Gulliford's Travels

La Posada: An Arizona oasis

Colter’s ‘resting place’ is reborn

February 7, 2014

Downtown Lowdown

David Testroet has a winning formula for comedy success

David Testroet will headline Saturday’s Comedy Night at the Henry Strater Theatre. Denver comedian Eric Henderson will open the show.Courtesy…

February 6, 2014

Flies & Lies

Beat the crowds to fly-fish on San Juan River

Obviously, I’ll use any reason to get on a river. As I wracked my brain about where I could go…

February 5, 2014

From our Congressman

Public editorial board meeting

The discussion at this session will center on K-12 education in Durango, and several members of the Durango School District…

February 5, 2014

From the Extension Office

In dry winter, you may need to water trees, lawn

In summer 2012, I provided suggestions for watering during drought. In the four days after the article appeared, the area…

February 5, 2014

Your Ecological House

Climate change disconnect: We can’t wait to act

– Jennifer Pastiloff, blogger for MindBodyGreen Maybe it’s just me. I mean, I should have been thrilled when I attended…

February 5, 2014

Money Savvy

Practical tips to financial security just clicks a way

Five of my favorite money blogs offer inspiration, useful tips and sage advice to help you work toward your goals…

February 4, 2014

From our Congressman

Good governance informs measure to change county election process

The reaction to that bill in my district was as varied as it can get. The editorial board of The…

February 4, 2014

Neighbors

Snowdown: ‘Where the Wild Things Were’

(What, you’re surprised to find a literary reference in Neighbors? You must not be a regular reader.) Somehow, wild mixed…

February 4, 2014

La Plata Health Watch

Fluoridation is a key pillar of public health

Frankdu1-i-syn Undoubtedly, these advances have saved many millions of lives. They are the foundation of public health, which the World…

February 2, 2014

Action Line

Life imitates art with Durango’s ninja bicyclists

Pilgrims making no progress: The Florida roundabout sculptures briefly featured theme headgear during the Thanksgiving holiday.Courtesy of Mrs. Action Line…

February 1, 2014

Adventures in Motherhood

Children’s constant moving forward a lesson in impermanence

But that will never be. The children are always inching forward, becoming more of who they are, while urging their…

February 1, 2014

John Peel

History can be fun, especially in a bar

Tom Noel’s Denver bar tours often include a visit to the Buckhorn Exchange at 10th and Osage. The Buckhorn, founded…

February 1, 2014

The Travel Troubleshooter

It’s easy for your credit card to be compromised

A day later, her friend Jennifer Henderson got a call from a MasterCard representative. Her card number also had been…

February 1, 2014

Creating Community

Working together as community, we can increase opportunities

Sometimes, people need help and solutions right away. The story about Margaret is fictional, but it represents struggles similar to…

February 1, 2014

From our Congressman

Counting coyotes

Lamenting the loss of their songs, and the increase in the number of unwanted rodents

February 1, 2014

From our Congressman

All-of-the-above needed for Denver TV

du1-i-syn Yet that is exactly the uncertainty that Broncos fans in Durango, Cortez and across the southwest corner of the…

February 1, 2014