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A new wilderness within expanse of the San Juans

The San Juans are known worldwide as the spectacular mountains we all know and love. Their beauty and wildness are…

Electric fencing will keep bears out of the coop

An electric fence protects a chicken coop near Vallecito Reservoir. The energizer can be seen at the far left.Courtesy of…

Safeguarding Security

Tribute to the West provides hope for dyslexic students

Set on the Little Fishes property owned by Lonnie and Dena Malouff, the party was a tribute to the best…

EU welcomes my summer home – well, sort of

This juxtaposition is more prevalent where I currently am – Croatia. I’ve been coming here for several years now, to…

Navajo Trail Open goes as expected: Tight and great

It always seems to come down to the final hole – as nothing is in the bag, or the cup,…

Summer school is in session at Arts Center

There always is so much going on that it can sometimes seem a little perplexing, as I have often realized…

Diabetics must be vigilant in caring for their feet

Diabetes involves an elevation of sugar levels in the blood stream because sugar does not enter the cells, which require…

NAMI is back in S.W. Colo., but what does that mean?

NAMI operates at local, state and national levels. Each level of the organization provides support, education, information and referral and…

Local recycling foiled by silvery bags, foam cups

Recycling is certainly a key way to help the environment. So let’s start with one’s personal environment. A diet of…

Gender: Unraveling difference between truth, fiction

Afterwards, I close the book and say casually, “So, you know that was fiction, right?” Rose: “Of course.” Me: (as…

Are you ready for disaster? Start checking inventory

One step you can take in preparation for a wildfire or any disaster is to conduct a household inventory and…

Call comes with ring attached

Internet, serendipity bring ‘Final Gift’ from late husband

When is it OK to hold a plane for a tardy traveler?

In a different era of commercial aviation, before on-time arrivals became so important that aircraft doors closed 15 minutes before…

Students in the summer are not really so lazy

Prenticedu1-i-syn For the first few days of break, the pure joy of not dreading class Monday permeates student life. Teenagers…

It’s Sheriffs’ duty to challenge unconstitutional laws

On May 20, the Durango Herald published a confusing editorial. Initially it suggested that the 55 elected sheriffs who signed…

Here to stay

Recall effort did not oust McLachlan, but succeeded on several other levels

Teacher evaluations depend on the actions of students

HISEdu1-i-syn The bill charged the Colorado Department of Education, with the help of school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational…

Farewell to a grand Durango lady

Ann Flatten, who has had an impact on numerous community organizations, shares a bittersweet evening with friends, including David Wylie,…

Local woman goes from couch potato to Iron Woman

“I was known as a bookworm while growing up,” said Humiston. Exercise and sports were not part of her lifestyle.…

Music surges again at weekend Daddy Fest

My daughter instead has opted for the handmade gift each year. Many of those gifts were made on the streets…

Local 4-H’ers to compete in state contests

The 2013 Colorado State 4-H Conference will be held Monday through June 21. The State 4-H Conference provides great training…

How to add trees to beautify your home landscape

By Laura Candelaria Success with trees begins with careful tree selection and thoughtful planting location. A few tree-planting guidelines will…

That mosquito with a wobble – it’s a crane fly

Crane flies have long legs and long, slender abdomens, but they are unpredictable fliers, with a tendency to wobble in…