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Check your voter registration status now

This submission from Colorado was delayed because of court challenges, but eventually was made to the commission on Aug. 1.…

MakerLab embodies our best qualities

This special space embodies the qualities that make Durango such a wonderful place to live: shared resources, entrepreneurial and artistic…

Fertilizers not likely cause of algae bloom

Given the location of the abundant algae growth in the Animas River, the source of nutrients is more likely municipal…

Parade of Homes: Take in this year’s tour to see the best of area’s design and construction talent

From 5 to 9 p.m. this evening, the 11 homes will be open, their interiors and exteriors lighted. Food and…

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Sportsmen ask Gardner to protect arctic

Officially known as the Dalton Highway, it shadows the oil pipeline between Fairbanks and Prudhoe Bay. The only permanent Arctic…

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Loss of Elizabeth Testa is devastating

Elizabeth exemplified the best of humanity. She was always gentle, always kind, always supportive and always genuine. We always smiled…

Inspections: Results are not always appetizing, but restaurant inspections remain essential

Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food is among the violations San Juan Basin Public Health Department documented in August during 34…

Salary for assistant seems exorbitant

After listing the job requirements, near the bottom of the paragraph it reads, “Salary $114-122,550 DOQ w/extensive benefits.” My first…

Article on Boutique Air stunningly bad

The reporter’s statement on “accusations of price gouging” by Boutique Air – that “the airline has not raised prices to…

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Public libraries: Transforming with the times, libraries embracing expanded community role

Melanie Brubaker Mazur/Pine River Times<br><br>The current Ignacio Community Library facility was completed in 2007. In La Plata County, that means…

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Check out Diane Mitsch Bush for Congress

In this time of polarization, she has worked successfully across the aisle for Western Colorado, particularly on transportation and water…

Celebrate the foundation of America

In 1955, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution petitioned the U.S. Congress to dedicate Sept. 17-23…

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Clay Bennett, Chattanooga Times Free Press

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Bayfield wrong on Road Runner decision

It seems the town of Bayfield has withdrawn its financial support (a paltry $15,000 per year) from the Road Runner…

Carbon fee is a viable climate solution

My heart goes out to the millions of people who have lost so much due to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma,…

Veterans come together to honor 9-11

Southwest Conservation Corps, AmeriCorps and Volunteers of America partnered to serve and honor local veteran families, helping them to prepare…

Tight times require difficult decisions

The La Plata County Clerk and Recorder is responsible for conducting elections, recording real property records, issuing marriage licenses and…

Local GOP silent after Charlottesville

After begrudgingly admitting these groups were foul, Trump opined that there were “very fine people” who marched with them. He…