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| NEW Broadband Bailout? Part Three : Growing up as a kid, I experienced witch doctors mainly as exotic characters in cartoons... |
Bill Hudson | 9/2/10 |
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| NEW Lewis Street Meeting and Presentation Scheduled : Citizens are invited to contribute ideas and suggestions regarding the proposed street improvements... |
Special to the Post | 9/2/10 |
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| Broadband Bailout? Part Two : At first, Ed Morlan, Region 9, and the SWCCOG were excited about the $27 million grant application... |
Bill Hudson | 9/1/10 |
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| Broadband Bailout? Part One : But behind that simple wording lies a proposed $27 million taxpayer-funded federal grant... |
Bill Hudson | 8/31/10 |
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| LPEA Promises $2.4 Million in Refunds : "These refunds do differentiate us from other types of utilities,” said Greg Munro... |
Indiana Reed | 8/31/10 |
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| Where There's Smoke... Part Two : “I realize you may have already decided to pass this ordinance, but I have to urge you, as your Sheriff, not to do this..." |
Bill Hudson | 8/30/10 |
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| Where There's Smoke...Part One : One type of allowed businesses is the “marijuana center” which might be compared to a pharmacy... |
Bill Hudson | 8/27/10 |
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| New LPEA Substation Project 'On Hold' : LPEA hopes to have the alternate site fully evaluated by November 2010... |
Indiana Reed | 8/27/10 |
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| Opinions & Editorials |
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| NEW OPINION: Serious Concerns About Broadband Application : However since that time several developments have occurred that have caused us to not support their application... |
William Tookey | 9/2/10 |
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| OPINION: Gold & the Alchemists : Having spent much of my adult life in the former mining camps of the Rocky Mountains... |
Rod Proffitt | 9/1/10 |
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| OPINION: Broadband Boondoggle : "Our community will have only the hollow opportunity to once again be outraged at another example of federal indifference..." |
Jack Llewellyn | 9/1/10 |
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| EDITORIAL: Wild Estimates in the Wild West : he Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District is destined to go down in history, no doubt about it... |
Bill Hudson | 9/1/10 |
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| OPINION: Those EPA Hearings are, Like, So High School... : I freely confess that I'm an environmental geek; on vacation in the Caribbean, I even toured a desalinization plant... |
Andrea Gelfuso | 8/31/10 |
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| OPINION: Heard Around the West : A specter is haunting the streets of Denver, warns businessman Dan Maes... |
Betsy Marston | 8/30/10 |
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| OPINION: The Effects of Amendment 60 : Amendment 60 will overturn local property tax decisions... |
Mark Neuman-Lee | 8/27/10 |
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| OPINION: Sitting on a Gold Mine, Starving : But go downtown and there is no “there” there... |
Teddy Herzog | 8/27/10 |
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| Business & Real Estate |
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| A Critical Clean Air Plan : Plan saves ratepayers $225 million and dramatically reduces air pollution... |
Pam Kiely | 8/31/10 |
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| Righteous Gluttony : I thought of eagles gorging on salmon carcasses along Alaskan rivers until they are too heavy to fly... |
Alan Kesselheim | 8/27/10 |
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| Community Support Sought for Quizno's Challenge : The proposed race is supposedly patterned after the famous Tour de France bicycle race... |
Bill Hudson | 8/25/10 |
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| Pagosan Appointed to River Access Task Force : The Task Force appointments follow heated debate that occurred earlier this year over proposed legislation... |
Special to the Post | 8/25/10 |
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| CHI Trains Contractors in SIPS : Demonstration shows SIPS construction an easy path for contractors to meet new Energy Star criteria... |
Ophelia Wilkins | 8/24/10 |
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| Durango BID Seeks Mill Levy Increase : The BID reports it will request a .5 (half) mill increase... |
Indiana Reed | 8/24/10 |
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| OPINION: South Pacific Redux : Emile is not Rossano Brazzi. He is more a cross between Clark Gable and Howard Kiel... |
Cynda Green | 8/23/10 |
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| Enjoy the Farmers Market : The Market runs each Saturday from 9am-1pm at the east end of the Ponderosa Lumber Company parking lot... |
Pauline Benetti | 8/20/10 |
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| Friends & Neighbors |
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| NEW The Secret Life of Mushrooms : Now the kitchen counter is covered with wire racks full of drying mushroom slices... |
Bob Berwyn | 9/3/10 |
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| Diplomatic Relations : Two teenage boys walked into the Pagosa Springs Visitor Center, and made their way to the back window... |
Cynda Green | 8/31/10 |
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| SASO Hires Alison Hiam : “Alison has given deeply and generously to the Durango community..." |
Michael Rendon | 8/30/10 |
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| Five Wishes : As an only child Sam will most likely be the person to clean up after my life, distributing my things, paying my last bills... |
Jodi Starr | 8/27/10 |
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| Johnny K in the Park and Other Senior News : The Colorado Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program offers free, confidential counseling and assistance... |
Jodi Starr | 8/27/10 |
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| Final Pancake Breakfast : Start your day off right by enjoying pancakes slathered in warm syrup, served with bacon, a veggie omelet... |
Special to the Post | 8/27/10 |
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| A Promise Kept, at High Speed : A man's only as good as his word... and the car he's driving... |
Sabine Baeckmann-Elge | 8/26/10 |
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| Summer Must Read for Kids? Any Book at All! : Has your child cracked a book this summer? |
Carole Howard & Library Staff | 8/26/10 |
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| Arts & Entertainment |
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| NEW Free LEGO Contest Planned : This contest is limited to 18 participants and you must pre-register by Wednesday, September 15... |
Carole Howard & Library Staff | 9/2/10 |
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| NEW Food Tour in Colorado Springs : “We are so excited to launch a tour in Manitou Springs and think that we have an outstanding lineup of restaurants..." |
Special to the Post | 9/2/10 |
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| Season's Final Chimney Rock Programs : The gate will open for the Night Sky Program at 5:00pm; the opening program is scheduled from 6:00 to 7:00pm... |
Nadia Werby | 9/1/10 |
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| POEM: Half Full : Our part’s to make you happy every Wednesday eve at five... |
John Graves | 9/1/10 |
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| Dodging Bullets : Barker, who plays 10 different roles on a nearly empty stage, takes audiences through his interior and exterior life... |
Indiana Reed | 8/31/10 |
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| Durango Studio Tour : We recommend that visitors come to Open Doors where they can pick up a map for the Durango Open Studios... |
Crystal Hartman | 8/31/10 |
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| ARTISAN SPOTLIGHT: Cass Calley : “As my marriage began unraveling and really falling apart, that’s when I decided it was my time to be an artist..." |
Bill Hudson | 8/30/10 |
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| Photograhy Events in Durango : The Open Shutter never passes up an opportunity to have a party... |
Special to the Post | 8/30/10 |
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| Sports & Recreation |
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| NEW Parelli Prepares for World Equestrian Games : Experience the world leader in natural horsemanship at our booth in the Equine Village... |
Kristin Kelly | 9/2/10 |
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| Dove Hunting Kicks Off Fall Season : "This year's dove season looks very promising," said Ed Gorman... |
Special to the Post | 8/30/10 |
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| RECREATION NEWS: Youth Soccer Assessments : Rosters for the 5-6 and 7-8 divisions will be finalized early next week... |
Tom Carosello | 8/20/10 |
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| PHOTO ESSAY: Western Heritage Ranch Rodeo : Congratulations to the Grand Champions, the Groundhog Bunch... |
Kim Vernon | 8/19/10 |
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| RECREATION NEWS: Soccer Signup Deadline Approaching : Cost is $30 per player and $15 for each additional child in the same family who participates... |
Tom Carosello | 8/12/10 |
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| DOW Finalizing Waterfowl Regulations : Wildlife commissioners will consider changes to the waterfowl seasons, including an increase of the daily bag limits... |
Special to the Post | 8/6/10 |
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| Anglers' Roundtable Set For Saturday : Just pay for your breakfast and coffee, and spend the morning exchanging fishing tales... |
Tom Carosello | 8/6/10 |
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| Online Hunter Education Offered : Pre-registration is required and hunters have until August 9 to sign up for online courses... |
Special to the Post | 8/4/10 |
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| Health & Environment |
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| Change Comes to Yellowstone : But like many communities in Montana, we may soon sharing our backyard with a new set of neighbors... |
Andrea Peacock | 9/1/10 |
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| Is It Safe to Eat Eggs? : Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the latest salmonella outbreak... |
Dr. Joseph Mercola | 8/30/10 |
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| Support for Cancer Patients : The American Cancer Society is proud of the progress we’ve made in our fight against cancer... |
Pati Helmick | 8/25/10 |
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| Celebrating Dr. Reilly in Durango : San Juan Basin Health hosts specialty clinics throughout the year for children in Southwest Colorado... |
Jane Looney | 8/24/10 |
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| Native American Healing This Weekend : This free Community event will be an entire day of sacred ceremonies and teachings, live music... |
Krista Atencio | 8/20/10 |
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| Sign Up for Nurturing Program : Because financial stress can also bring stress to families, we will also be sharing the “All My Money” curriculum... |
Lily Mondragon | 8/18/10 |
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| Avoid These Foods to Live Longer : Barring an accident, your lifestyle has everything to do with your longevity... |
Dr. Joseph Mercola | 8/17/10 |
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| Back to School Immunizations : This Back-to-School Immunizations Day will take place on Monday, August 16... |
Jane Looney | 8/10/10 |
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| Religion & Philosophy |
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| UU Congregation Considers a 'Geothermal Greenhouse' : "As what you do gets more in line with who you are, who you are becomes more clearly illustrated and defined..." |
Special to the Post | 9/1/10 |
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| UU Congregation Considers 'The Sacred Yes' : "They were often revered, and sometimes condemned, for their teachings and techniques..." |
Special to the Post | 8/26/10 |
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| UU Congregation Considers 'Deeds Not Creeds' : Early music is her area of speciality and she continues to perform today as a player of the viola da gamba... |
Special to the Post | 8/18/10 |
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| UU Congregation Considers 'The Sacred in Art' : "An intricately carved altarpiece? The Cistine Chapel? A retablo? A blown glass menorah?" |
Special to the Post | 8/4/10 |
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| UU Congregation Considers 'Collective Meditation' : "Wherever two or more are gathered together in prayerful meditation, the power is multiplied exponentially..." |
Special to the Post | 7/28/10 |
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| UU Congregation Plans Summer Picnic (Again) : All are invited to enjoy the flowers and a fun-filled morning as we share our gifts and talents... |
Special to the Post | 7/21/10 |
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| UU Congregation Considers 'Gratitude' : "In these times of vast oil spills, uncertain economy, and personal challenges, it is helpful to share..." |
Special to the Post | 7/7/10 |
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| Transformation is at Hand : In one weekend experience true personal intimacy and a profound awakening that will change your life forever... |
Karen Aspin | 7/2/10 |
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| Humor, Poetry, Fiction |
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| HUMOR: The Class Reunion : “The worst part of the whole miserable year, though: my hairdresser went bankrupt and had to leave town..." |
Louis Cannon | 9/1/10 |
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| HUMOR: Battle of the Religious iPhone Apps : The iPhone app delivers a daily, brief saint biography and a commentary on the saint's relevance... |
Louis Cannon | 8/26/10 |
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| HUMOR: Sun Yat-sen Reservoir : “$657 million is pocket change to those guys,” Simpleton assured me..." |
Louis Cannon | 8/25/10 |
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| HUMOR: Ground Zero : Despite his curious pronunciation of the word “revelation,” Avocado was clearly referring to his own brilliant brainstorm... |
Louis Cannon | 8/20/10 |
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| HUMOR: The Beauty of Barbed Wire : Prior to its invention, cows were pretty much in the driver’s seat and went wherever they damn well pleased... |
Louis Cannon | 8/16/10 |
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| HUMOR: Politically Incorrect Beer : People make altogether too much fuss about the "flavor" of beer... |
Louis Cannon | 8/13/10 |
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| POEM: Trapping Tourists : And judging from the crowds it draws, It leads to mass elation! |
John Graves | 8/9/10 |
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| HUMOR: My Non-vibrating Pocket : Apparently, I am more powerless than your typical East Indian maid or farmer... |
Bill Hudson | 8/2/10 |
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