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March 15, 2018 Vol. XVII, No. 11 durangotelegraph.com

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Joey Anderson surveys the terrain on a recent tour of Molas Pass./ Photo by Jennaye Derge

Burning questions

A rare Jewell

Happy And-iversary

Land managers prepare for the worst ahead of fire season p8

Queen of American fusion to bedazzle The Hank p11

Studio & celebrates 8th year shaking up local art scene p14

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4 La Vida Local

Burning questions

Area girds for another active fire season in wake of drought by Tracy Chamberlin

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Ear to the ground; “If they really wanted to honor women, they should’ve offered the $1 Value Menu for 78 cents. – Woman remarking on McDonalds’ observation of National Womens Day by turning the golden “M” upside down

Bear necessities 5 Word on the Street

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Multifaceted Unofficial queen of American fusion, Eilen Jewell, plays The Hank by Zach Hively

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RegularOccurrences

If you live downtown south of 7th Street, you now have a reason to look forward to trash day. The City of Durango is wheeling out its new line of bear-resistant trash cans starting this week. The new cans are fully automated, meaning no more WD40 or bungee cords, and remain locked when upright and unlock when turned upside down by city trash trucks. Best of all, they re-

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12-13 Day in the Life

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Warmer days make for prime time to explore the backcountry photos by Jennaye Derge

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18-19 On the Town

Great at eight Studio & celebrates another year of shaking up local art scene by Stew Mosberg

20 Ask Rachel 21 Free Will Astrology

22-23 Classifieds

Smoothie kick

There’s more than one way to enjoy your kale by Ari Levaux

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lock when set back down. The roll-out is Phase I of a capital improvement project. The area – 1st Street to south side of 7th Street and East 2nd Avenue and East 9th Avenue – was identified by Colorado Parks and Wildlife as being a bear hot spot. A trial roll out of wildlife-resistant containers in high-traffic areas showed a 50 percent drop in incidents. Residents who do not have a wildlife resistant container will see a new $4 monthly fee on their utility bill. This fee enables the City to recoup the cost of the new containers over a four-year period, after which time the fee will be removed. The upfront cost of containers was covered by trash/recycle user fees. Residents who already pay the $4/month fee for a wildlife resistant can will have their container replaced and see no change in their utility bill. Residents who have already paid for a wildlife resistant container in full will not be charged. Phase II of this project will take place in spring 2019 for residences on the west side of town, from Ella Vita Court to Arroyo Drive, Columbine to West 23rd Street and North Main Avenue. For more information, go to www.durango gov.org/wildlife or call 970-375-5004.

Hole lotta fun The City is also rolling out a program of a different sort: tubing at Chapman Hill. Tubing will be offered daily during 9-R spring break on the main ski hill from 12 noon - 4 p.m. daily, including weekends. But leave the river and presta-valved impalement tubes at home, please. Only Chapman Hill tubes are allowed on the hill, which can be rented for $15. No sledding or tubing is allowed outside of the public times. Tubing will continue as conditions permit.

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LaVidaLocal Glue-ten intolerance As a parent of young children, one can’t help but worry about the future trials and tribulations of adolescence. Drugs, alcohol, cyber bullying, zits – we all know it comes with the territory. But in recent years, there’s been a new epidemic that’s oozed its insidious way into homes with tweener children across America, inserting itself into every nook, cranny and couch crevice of domestic life. Yes, I am talking about slime. Now in case you somehow managed to avoid this latest tactile addiction of the selfie generation, allow me to explain. Slime, as the name conjures, is a viscous, strangely gooey yet not sticky, globulous, chemical concoction comparable to a giant booger with which they can’t seem to stop playing. And not unlike the creature from that 1950s horror film “The Blob,” once it enters your life, you’re a goner. Or at least your Tupperware, but more on that in a second. And here’s the part where it gets really scary. The stuff never seems to harden. Ever. Like the disturbing video of the McDonald’s hamburger left on the shelf that never grew mold. That’s right – slime can never die. Best of all, like ooblek on steroids, slime can be made entirely at home. With an ingredient list that reads right out of “Breaking Bad,” various “recipes” include but are not limited to: shaving cream, borax, saline solution, food coloring, body lotion, acetone and the indispensable magical elixir that holds it all together, Elmer’s glue. Optional bedazzlements include glitter, sequins, sparkles, glass beads and teeny tiny styrofoam balls that serve no other purpose except to get stuck in the dog’s fur and find their way into your morning coffee and pretty much every other orifice of your daily life. So what’s the big deal? Sounds like a healthy, creative hobby and beats the hell out of video games or Snapchatting their little faces off. And at least they’re putting the glue to good use rather than sniffing it like the good old days. But here’s the problem. This slime, it’s like crack for tweenage girls, I tell you. If they’re not constantly transfixed with it like some kind of zombie taffy-puller, they’re hunched over in the corner of their rooms cooking up the next batch. They carry little vials of it around in their backpacks at all times and have been known to swap their lunch for some premium-grade stuff. And lest you be sweetly reminiscing about the innocent little white Elmer’s bottle with the forever-clogged orange cap of your youth, forget it. Today’s slime junkies buy glue by the gallon, in massive industrial vats from Wal-Mart where the whole town

can see: you’ve got a problem. I finally got clued in that we had a situation when the aforementioned Tupperware began to disappear. I found it odd but didn’t give it much thought until one day I peered behind my daughter’s bedroom door. Now, this can typically be a terrifying experience for anybody, but what I saw was like a scene right out of “Slime Hoarders.” There, several stacks deep, was all my Gladware – as well as some she had bought on her own – filled with various hues and varieties of the gelatinous goo. I mean, what girl in modern American society spends her hard-earned baby-sitting money on reusable plastic containers? I recoiled in horror and shame. How did things get this bad? Maybe I should have seen the warning signs –we seemed to be going through an awful lot of shaving cream lately. Then there were all the empty bottles of contact solution in the recycling bin, a dead giveaway when no one in the family wears contacts. My first thought was an intervention, but I know this slime thing can be a slippery slope. Plus, I myself was known to have quite the Play-doh habit as a young child, even going so far as to acquire the “Fuzzy Pumper Barber Shop” one year for Christmas. Alas, my dreams of becoming a hair-dresser – for myself or others – were never fulfilled due to a cruel twist of fate and a complete and utter lack of talent. But this – this was different. It had also come to my attention that my daughter, essentially, was the middle school slime pusher. One week, she came home with $24 and a bag of Cheetos. She had even become an Instagram celebrity with her slime videos – made on brand-new marble kitchen counters, I might add – drawing hundreds of followers. It was as if she had become a mini slime mogul. All at the tender age of 12. I must say, despite the pink slime that was permanently ground into the shag rug in her room or the purple sparkly ceiling blotch (the result of late-night adult slime shenanigans), I felt a small twinge of pride. After all, when I was her age, I could barely make a Shrinky Dink in my Easy Bake Oven without burning the house down, let alone become a Shrinky Dink kingpin. Who knows? If she stuck with it, maybe she’d get a full-ride slime scholarship or at least a job working the pink slime machine at a hamburger factory. The possibilities were almost as limitless as the variations of slime recipes on the internet. The world was her slimy, gooey, sparkly, rainbow-colored, vanilla and coconut-scented oyster. And perhaps some day, when she became a global slime magnate, she’d be able to forgive me for divulging her slimaholism to the world. But till then, I think I’ll buy some stock in Elmer’s just to be safe.

Thumbin’It DHS accommodating students and allowing them to exercise their free speech by offering a sanctioned and safe place for them to protest school gun violence on Wednesday The City of Durango answering residents’ requests and setting aside Mondays and Wednesdays as nonmotorized “quiet use” days at Lake Nighthorse and dedicating 31 percent of the lake as a no-wake zone $18 million in leftover Colorado drilling royalties previously earmarked for the 2012 clean-up of an oil shale sight near Rifle finally being funneled back to the state

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– Missy Votel

This Week’s Sign of the Downfall: The “one-size-fits-all” approach to immigration, with the impending deportation of Bayfield business owner and 15-year resident Edin Ramos, who will leave behind a wife and three children, all U.S. citizens The EPA bowing to corporate interests and moving to expand the use of toxic bee-killing neonic pesticides despite the epidemic die-off of bees A California teacher’s lesson on gun safety – using a loaded weapon – going horribly awry when the gun accidentally discharged, injuring three students

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Don’t try this at the Ranch A little person and a woman wearing a bikini rode a horse into a Miami Beach nightclub sometime around midnight. No, it’s not the lead-in to a bad joke. This really happened last Thursday, much to the delight of onlookers as the horse bucked the riders into the crowd (probably when the bass dropped). The crowd cheered, and the horse walked out alone through the exit. Florida jumped into action and shut down the night club, but not before showing us again how downfallish (totally a word) that crazy state can be.

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With the annual obligatory wearing of the green on Saturday, the Telegraph asked, “What else do you deserve to get pinched for?”

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“I never clean my car.”

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“I haven’t done my laundry in three weeks.”

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“Not separating my recycling.”

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ReTooned/by Shan Wells

Recall attempt is just sour grapes To the editor, The egregious attempt to recall County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt is merely an effort by some who are dissatisfied with the current government in La Plata County. There have been times when an official has been elected who is not someone for whom I voted or with whom I agree. However, this is the United States of America’s election process, and I had to accept it. I encourage everyone to respectfully write to their elected officials about items that matter to them. You also have the opportunity to vote an official out of office. You can even run for office yourself. However, going through all of the unnecessary procedures of a recall just because you didn’t get your way is not the way to behave. I encourage all voters of La Plata County to not sign the petition to recall Gwen. – Nadine Ancel, Durango

Tee-ing up on Shan’s cartoons To the editor, Nice to see that Shan Wells takes interest in presidential golf. In his cartoon after the Parkland shooting, Wells was upset that Trump played golf three days after. Totally understandable, but he labeled it “Compassion, the Donald way” – Shan’s never-ending yet tiresome dig on Trump. Yet, where was this angry Shan Wells when Obama, after speaking to the nation and talking to the family of brutally murdered journalist James Foley, immediately teed it up on the golf course on Martha’s Vineyard? The radical Islamist group ISIS had just sliced Foley’s head off while alive and on video, yet Obama was seen laughing it up on the course hours after his speech! I guess Wells supports “Compassion, the Barack

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way” as he remained silent and said nothing about Obama’s heartless act. Thank you Telegraph for employing Shan Wells. He

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remains the hypocritical double-standard gift that keeps on giving! – Shelly Perlmutter, Durango 4

New questions for Gwen Lachelt To the editor, La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt faces new ethics questions with the revelation that a group with close ties to California billionaire Tom Steyer is pouring thousands of dollars to help her fight against a recall brought by La Plata County citizens. Oh the irony! It turns out the queen of outside dark money is actually Commissioner Lachelt herself. Even more troubling is Lachelt has made baseless actuations against our group of La Plata County citizens who have dared to raise questions about her relationship with outside organizations. These citizens have stated Lachelt doesn’t represent their interests and has acted unethically. The group has started a grass roots effort to recall her. Lachelt has made claims that Americans for Prosperity and big oil companies are backing the recall effort. But the AFP has publicly stated they have no involvement with the recall (Durango Herald, Feb. 19). Conversely, Lachelt has big-money special interest groups fighting to oppose the recall. Colorado State records show Conservation Colorado (which has backing from Steyer) is funding an issues committee called “United Against the Recall.” This group has launched several advertising efforts to oppose the recall. Ethics concerns were raised last year when information surfaced that Lachelt formed an organization called Western Leaders Network, she is a paid employee of WLN and is paid for expenses for her lobbying in Washington, D.C. La Plata County has revised its ethics policy as a result of Lachelt’s actions. Questions about her objectivity as a county commissioner were raised given her connections to several environmental organizations. She formed San Juan Citizens Alliance, Oil & Gas Accountability Project (now Earthworks) and Western Leaders Network. She was a director and/or paid employee for these organizations. Last June, Lachelt proposed that the county file a

friends-of-the-court brief in support of the Martinez Lawsuit. The commissioners voted 2 to 1 against Lachelt’s proposal. If successful, the suit would have a significant negative impact on the energy industry in Colorado. La Plata County relies heavily on the industry for tax revenue and jobs. When asked about conflicts of interest, Lachelt failed to disclose she was a paid employee of WLN and one WLN director is also a director of Earthworks. Earthworks is named in the lawsuit. Interestingly, the registered address for WLN and United Against the Recall is the same (1309 East 3rd Ave., Durango). It’s time for Lachelt to come clean! We demand Lachelt make full disclosure of WLN finances including her salary, moneys spent on travels to Washington D.C. (for lobbying) and funding sources. If not, she should act in the best interest of La Plata County and step down. Clearly the need for this recall is even more important now. – David Peters, Ty Hawkins and Mike Cugini

Fluoride debate hard to swallow To the editor, In this new era of misinformation and acceptance of bad science, I was disappointed to read James Forleo’s comments on fluoridated water (Telegraph, Feb 15). As a parent, I understand the importance of wanting to protect our kids, and I relate to where Forleo is coming from. However, I think his assertions were intellectually dishonest and misleading. One example (among many): Forleo asserts, “150 studies indicate that fluoride can negatively affect children’s IQ.” This is not an accurate statement. Given its prevalence on anti-fluoride websites, my presumption is that this information came, perhaps in part, from a 2012 Harvard meta-analysis of studies comparing populations of children in China and India exposed to various levels of naturally occurring fluoridated water. What Forleo did not mention is that fluoride levels in the majority of

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these studies were within a range from 2-10mg/L. According to the U.S Public Health Service, the recommendation for fluoride concentration in drinking water is 0.7mg/L, which is the same level as what we find here in Durango’s drinking water. Also important to note: 0.71.0mg/L was the fluoride level used in the control groups for the majority of these studies. In other words, those observed results came from populations with extremely high levels of fluoride, among many other influential factors that were not controlled for in the studies. Any chemist will tell you, just because a chemical is present, does not necessarily mean it’s harmful in the amount present (see lethal doses of caffeine, table salt, Vitamin D, ethanol, etc.) To exclude information on the varying fluoride levels and to not mention the other potentially influencing factors in these studies is dishonest. Furthermore, the safety and efficacy of fluoridated water in preventing tooth decay has been well documented through decades of extensive research and are supported by hundreds of reputable health organizations both in the United States and worldwide. But don’t take Forleo’s word or mine for it. If truth is what we are seeking in the fluoride debate, let’s do the research ourselves and objectively investigate both sides of the controversy. Where do accredited institutions stand on this issue and why? Read the studies yourself. Examine the methodology and look for information on sample sizes and confounding variables that could have influenced the results. Play devil’s advocate. Does the study show causation or a correlation? All of these factors (and others) must be examined if we are to truly understand what the research indicates. Lastly, I’d like to thank the voters of Durango for showing up for the fluoridated water vote held this past year. I, for one, am grateful that our community chose to stand up for sound science and did not fall victim to the influences of “fake news.” – Kathleen O’Connor, Durango

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At the ready Local land managers gird for what could be hot, dry spring and summer by Tracy Chamberlin

eading into the first day of spring, March 20, with less than half of the region’s normal snowpack, it’s no surprise land managers and locals alike are already talking about the dangers of a hot, dry summer in the Southwest. Aaron Kimple, program director of forest health for Mountain Studies Institute, said his organization has been getting calls from land managers and JusttheFacts others asking about What: “Forest and Fire” learncurrent conditions ing series and what it all means When: 6 – 8 p.m., March 21, for the coming spring April 4 and 18 and summer seasons. Where: Powerhouse Science Questions like: Center, 1333 Camino del Rio What’s going to hapMore info.: Classes include pen to the river sea“Forest Health 101: Forests, Fire son? What kind of and Smoke” (March 21), “The fire danger are we Who’s Who of Forest and Fire” looking at? How do I (April 4) and “Future Forest prepare for that? Changes and Challenges” (April In an effort to ad18). Free and open to the pubdress those questions lic. Find out more at and concerns, Kimple www.mountainstudies.org. – along with Jimbo Buickerood, public lands coordinator for San Juan Citizens Alliance, and former Colorado state senator Ellen Roberts – came up with an idea to host a three-part “Forest and Fire” learning series. The series begins Wed., March 21, running from 6-8 p.m. at the Powerhouse Science Center. In the first presentation, titled “Forest Health 101,” attendees will get the basics about forest health and wildfires – including key terms and an overall picture of the forests in this region – from Julie Korb, a biology professor at Fort Lewis College, and Kelley Barsanti, a chemical and environmental engineering professor from UC Riverside. “We wanted to give people a basic understanding, lay the groundwork,” Laurel Sebastian, forest health education coordinator for Mountain Studies Institute, said. 4

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Durango’s most recent fire was the Lightner Creek Fire, which torched more than 400 acres, including parts of Perins Peak (seen here) and forced the evacuation of 170 homes. Opposite this year, the area had enjoyed plenty of snow over the winter and had plenty of water in reservoir storage. The big difference was the lack of spring precipitation. By the tail end of the season, conditions were dangerously dry./Photo by Missy Votel

Snowpack and reservoir levels For the local basin (San Miguel, Dolores, Animas, San Juan River Basins), as of March 1

Reservoir storage – percent of average

Snowpack – percent of median

2002: 80%

2002: 48%

2017: 114%

2017: 150%

2018: 105%

2018: 53%

Source: USDA’s National Water and Climate Center

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The second night in the series is about understanding who’s who. Representatives from FireWise of Southwest Colorado, La Plata County Emergency Management, San Juan National Forest, Colorado State Forest Service and San Juan Citizens Alliance will all be on hand. They’ll talk about their roles in forest management, fighting fires, insect infestation and, more importantly, how their decisions impact forest health. They’ll also begin to address the dry conditions in the Southwest and how their local agencies are prepping for the spring and summer seasons. The final night concludes with a conversation about the future – new management strategies, innovation, economic opportunities and other ways to improve how fires and forest health is managed in the years ahead. One of the biggest changes to forest management in recent decades is that fire is becoming a critical component in the equation. Wildfires had been a part of the landscape long before Smokey Bear came to life. In fact, the ponderosa pine, one of the most common trees in the Southwest, has a regular fire interval of 10-20 years, according to Kimple. Suppression tactics over the past 100-plus years may have actually kept the pine tree – and the forest – from completing their natural growth cycle and, instead, allowed for unhealthy growth in the understory. Such overgrowth adds even more fuel for wildfires. “As a community, we need to think about the health of our forests,” Kimple said. “We need to allow some fire back in the picture.” The panel discussing these issues features state and federal Forest Service employees and local conservationists, as well as JR Ford with the Pagosa-based Forest Health Co. Ford has worked with the Forest Service in the past with fire mitigation, using innovative ways to clear and process some of the dead trees from the beetle infestations near Wolf Creek Pass.

One of the top things officials want residents to know is that local agencies are already working together to address current drought conditions. “We’ve had several meetings across agencies,” Sebastian said. “We are all talking.” Those who work on the prevention side of things, like with forest health, prescribed burns and fire mitigation, and those who work on the frontline of fire suppression, like firefighters and emergency personnel, are already collaborating on the best way to move forward this year. “It’s easy to be concerned,” Kimple explained. “We all tend to reflect on 2002.” That year, the Valley and Missionary Ridge fires burned more than 72,000 acres just north of Durango, and the snowpack levels this year are similar to 2002. Today the percent of median snowpack, according to the USDA’s National Water and Climate Center, is 53. In 2002, it was 48. One of the big differences between the current situation and back then, however, was the run of drought years leading up to the Missionary Ridge Fire. The Southwest had been suffering from drought conditions for years. This year, however, the region heads into the spring and summer months with full reservoirs. Reservoir storage for the local river basin, which includes the San Miguel, Dolores, Animas and San Juan, is currently 105 percent of average. “It’s not exactly a 2002 year,” Kimple explained. Another blaze on everyone’s mind is last summer’s Lightner Creek fire, which forced the evacuation of 170 homes a couple miles west of Durango. Opposite this year, the area enjoyed plenty of snow over the winter months in 2017, and had plenty of reservoir storage. The big difference was the lack of spring precipitation. By the tail end of the season, conditions were dangerously dry. According to the latest Drought Update from the Colorado Water Conservation Board, it’s unlikely local river basins will reach average snow accumulation this season.

Extension to help farmers, ranchers prep for dry conditions Almost three-quarters of Colorado is suffering from some level of drought, according to state officials, and the Southwest is under extreme drought conditions. With spring starting next week and things unlikely to change, officials at the Colorado State University Extension office are hosting a “Drought Management Workshop” to help local landowners, farmers and ranchers prepare for the dry conditions as they head into summer. The workshop will address drought management for livestock, agriculture concerns, irrigation strategies, home landscape, forested areas and more. Registration costs include lunch and handouts. What: Drought Management workshop, hosted by CSU Extension Office When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tues., March 20 Where: La Plata County Fairgrounds More info.: Cost $20. To register, visit www.laplataexten sion.org

A weak La Niña is still in play, and warm, dry conditions are forecasted this spring. Kimple said it’s hard to predict what’s going to happen in the next few months. “Without a crystal ball, just having folks ready will help our community be a bit more resilient and prepared,” he added. n

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MountainTownNews Snow finally, but it’s not enough California got dumped on in late February and early March, with more snow forecast during the next two weeks. “Pretty wild in #SierraNevada,” tweeted climate scientist Daniel Swain of the University of Southern California Los Angeles. Although the snow doubled the snowpack in California, it still only brought it up to 37 percent of average. Snow, late in coming, was also welcomed in New Mexico. Taos opened up much of its steeps. Ski Santa Fe had its upper mountain open, but this winter has been very different: 49 inches of natural snow as of last week, compared to 100 inches on the same date the year before. Two years before it was close to 200 inches, reported the Santa Fe New Mexican. “We’re definitely down,” ski area manager Ben Abruzzo said, speaking of ticket sales. Colorado resorts along I-70 have been blessed more than New Mexico. Still, they’ve been pinched, too. Vail Resorts has four ski areas along the highway, including namesake Vail Mountain. The Denver Post reports that investors had been told early in the winter to expect between $646 million and $676 million in earnings. Last week, the company revised that prediction downward to between $607 million and $627 million. One manifestation of the unusual winter is that January was so unseasonably warm that Gambel oak started budding in Southwest Colorado. They have since been nipped by frost, but the leaves can bud out twice a year on the oak brush, says Chris Tipton, a fire management officer with the Forest Service. The hope is that they will not bud again and then be nipped by frost, leaving leaves that could be combustible when spring arrives for sure. A new joint study by UCLA and Oregon state and published in the journal Nature, finds declines at more than 90 percent of snow monitoring sites across the West. A third of those declines are significant. The declines, researchers say, have occurred across all months, states and climates.

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However, the largest declines have occurred in spring, in the Pacific states, and in places with mild winter climates. Lake Mead is cited in the report as a reference point. The average April 1 snow-water equivalent since the mid20th century has declined roughly 15 to 30 percent. “It is a bigger decline than we had expected,” Philip Mote, lead author and director of the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute , said. “In many lower-elevation sites, what used to fall as snow is now rain. Upper elevations have not been affected nearly as much, but most states don’t have that much area at 7,000-plus feet.” Mote and his colleagues attribute the decline to warmer temperatures, not a lack of precipitation. But the consequences are still significant. Earlier spring-like weather means less snow will linger in the mountains. That, in turn, results in lower volumes in rivers and declined reservoir levels in late summer and early fall.

Whistler may adopt greener code WHISTLER, B.C. – Whistler may adopt a greener building code called the BC Energy Step Code. Some builders say it’s desperately needed to address greenhouse gas emissions. “If society wants to move to more carbon-neutral construction, there have to be goals set forward,” Bob Deeks, president of RDC Fine Homes, told Pique newsmagazine. “If people want to do this in accordance with goals set forward by the Paris Accord, they have to get moving now … you can’t wait until 2030 and move the industry from 0 to 100.” Buildings are a major cause of greenhouse gas emissions, but accounting methods vary. The Canadian government calculates that buildings produce 11 percent of the nation’s emissions. This figure, however, excludes electricity used in homes and the extraction process of natural gas, which is commonly used to heat homes. The U.S. EPA similarly low-balls the contribution of buildings at just 6 percent, again stripping buildings of their elec-

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trical use. The U.S. Green Building Council uses a different equation. It blames buildings for nearly 40 percent of emissions. Architecture 2030, an advocacy group for improved building methods, went even higher in a 2013 estimate. It linked buildings with 47 percent of U.S. emissions. If Whistler adopts the building code, it will help the province of British Columbia meet its target of 80 percent fewer emissions by 2050 as compared to 2007. Unlike existing codes, the Step Code does not specify insulation requirements or window ratings. It does, however, require builders work with energy advisors. But the big test comes at the end, when the efficiency is measured. Among the testing devices is the blow-door exercise, which detects how many leaks the building envelope has.

Telluride still No. 4 in elevation TELLURIDE – Does it matter whether the top lift at Telluride, servicing Revelation Bowl, reaches an elevation of 12,570 feet, as trail maps used to say, or 12,515 feet, as they now say? The Telluride Daily Planet concludes that either way, Telluride’s bragging rights don’t change. The four highest lifts in North America are all in Colorado: Breckenridge at 12,840 feet, Loveland at 12,700 feet, Telluride at 12,515 feet, and Arapahoe Basin at 12,447 feet. The Revelation lift originally was assigned a higher elevation because of a piece of slightly higher topography nearby.

Summer car trouble in Vail garages VAIL – Vail has kind of an odd problem. During summer, its two big parking garages have been getting lots of cars that just sit there. That doesn’t happen in winter, because there are charges to use the garages. In summer, though, it’s free. But that’s about to change.

– Allen Best

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A rare Jewell Eilen Jewell, queen of American fusion, ventures into blues with upcoming show by Zach Hively

hatever your taste in music, odds are some of your favorite flavors will show up in Eilen Jewell’s musical fusion this week at the Henry Strater Theater. Jewell and her band will begin a tour in support of their latest album, “Down Hearted Blues,” in Durango on Thurs., March 22. “We’re hoping to have some new original tunes by that time, as well,” Jewell (whose first name is pronounced “EE-len”) said in a phone interview from her home in Boise, Idaho. “It’s still anybody’s guess what it is that I’m doing, because I often don’t know until I’ve done what it is.” Whatever she’s doing now, listening to what she’s already done is a trip down back roads and coastal highways. Jewell has long been a public-radio favorite for her impossible-to-define music. This writer’s best stab is to call it country-rockabilly-surfer-blues-folkrock. Her sound would be as welcome on the “Pulp Fiction” soundtrack as in a honky-tonk roadhouse. She has a knack for infusing old things with her own vivaciousness. This proclivity shows itself whether she’s reinventing Loretta Lynn or braiding genres together in her own music. For “Down Hearted Blues,” her 11th release, she took a detour from recording originals to dance with the blues music she fell in love with early in life. “They were all easy for me to champion in a way, because I’ve been loving most of those songs for a long time,” Jewell said. “Some of them were new discoveries to me too, but I feel very at home in the blues as a genre because that was really one of my first true musical loves. … Right from the first listen, something clicked for me.” And it’s clicked with music lovers, too. “Down Hearted Blues” was voted among the top 50 best albums of 2017 by readers of No Depression, the venerable roots music journal. The blues are a participatory genre, with musicians putting their own spins on classic songs over and over. That’s part of the reason Jewell loves the blues so much. But the blues also bear a ton of historical and cultural weight. Those contexts caused internal struggles when she started making these songs her own. “I had to fight past this inner voice that was saying, ‘You don’t really have a right to sing the blues,’” she admitted. “It’s possible that I don’t have a right to sing the blues because I am a white girl from Idaho. But really, I was coming from a place of love, and I just genuinely, earnestly have a deep love for the blues. And so I was just going on faith

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JusttheFacts What: KSUT presents Eilen Jewell and her band; the Cannondolls open When: 7:30 p.m., Thurs., March 22 Where: Henry Strater Theatre Tickets: $30/general admission and $35 reserved seating. Available at henrystratertheatre.com that maybe that’s what would come across, and at the very least it would be a fun record for us to put together.” But Jewell didn’t sound content with putting together a fun record. As she does with so much of America’s music, she had to make every song her own. “You don’t want to replicate,” she said. “Why redo these songs if they’ve already been done so well? Really, the answer is just that … I’m just trying to keep that flame alive, the best way I know how.” This isn’t Jewell’s first show in Durango. She last played here, also at the Henry Strater Theater, back in 2014, and has performed here at least a couple times before that. Some things have stayed the same; she still performs with her versatile band, consisting of guitarist Jerry Miller, drummer Jason Beek and upright bassist Shawn Supra.

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But other things have changed, so don’t expect Jewell to be the same musician. Working with these blues songs has encouraged her – forced her, almost – to sing in ways that are different from her originals. “They’re more physical songs,” she said. “They’re more challenging, and they require a lot more air than a lot of my original tunes. … I think they’ve taught me how to be a better singer.” In other words, Durango is in for an Eilen Jewell they’ve never seen before. And it’s not just special for Durango – it’s special for Jewell, too. “I’ve always been fascinated by Durango,” she said. “It might sound a bit heavy handed, but it’s a dream come true to get to spend a little bit of time in the town.” In fact, her time here goes back to before any of us had ever heard of her. She attended St. John’s College in Santa Fe and would drive through Durango on her way to and from school. “It just seemed like such a cool town. So I kind of put it on my list of dreams to go there and check it out,” she said. For someone with an album titled “Sundown Over Ghost Town,” there’s little surprise that Jewell is intrigued by Western towns. “A lot of the wild west-looking towns that I’m familiar with, at least in this part of Idaho, are ghost towns,” she said. “So I think it’s really neat to go to a wild west-looking town that is also buzzing. There’s things going on, people are clearly happy to be living and thriving there. There’s just an energy.” Plus, there’s the added bonus of playing the Hank. Jewell said she loves playing old places with history and character. “That place has so much personality,” she said, “and we had such a great time. The Durango audience was very lively and appreciative. So it’s really something we’re looking forward to again.” Whether we get treated to a heaping helping of the blues, or any of Jewell’s latest efforts – for the first time, her songs may be leaning political, though she’s not promising (or threatening) a protest album – this is a chance to see a performer who’s long gone out of her way to see Durango. Just don’t go in with any expectations, because you never know what you’re going to get with her next song. And that’s the beauty of listening to a musicologist like Eilen Jewell in action. For music and more info, go to eilenjewell.com. n

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Spring-ish by Jennaye Derge

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The members of Studio &, from left: Tim Kapustka (with gorilla stand-in), Maureen May, Elizabeth Kinahan, Carol Meckling and Peter Hay inside the downtown space earlier this week. The gallery celebrates eight years with a party this Saturday./ Photo by Jennaye Derge

Happy And-iversary Studio & celebrates eighth year of shaking up Durango art scene by Stew Mosberg

n addition to all the leprechauns, shamrocks and Emerald Isle green, this March 17 will mark the eighth anniversary of Studio & art gallery, Durango’s charming repository of cultural activity. Who among us could have guessed the original gallery would have made it this far, in the same location, thriving and evolving into a hub of artistic diversity? It all began with five artists seeking to find a place to work, exhibit and sell their art while interacting with each other and the public. With the exception of founding father Tim Kapustka, the other four pioneers have moved on and been replaced with fresh talent, while keeping the

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number of co-owners to five. Kapustka now shares the be an owner. “We are essentially welcoming this person premises with Elizabeth Kinahan (2012) and Maureen into our family,” he notes. As artists, each of Studio &’s May (2015) along with recent additions of Peter Hay members add exceptional talent, along with a broad and Carol Meckling. range of mediums, styles and Kapustka points out that five is points of view to stimulate one anJusttheFacts by no means an arbitrary quanother’s creativity. What: Studio & anniversary celebration tity. “It is hard to operate a busiLooking back to those early When: Sat, March 17, 6 -10 p.m. ness in a true democratic fashion days, Kapustka half-jokingly reWhere: 1027 Main Ave. with five owners,” he admits, “But calls, “We didn’t know how to run the thought of any more makes a gallery when we started this, and me shudder. When one owner leaves, we gather to con- although that can be a big disadvantage, in our case we sult our short lists of possible candidates and then go just kind of did things the way we thought that we through a pretty involved vetting process.” should do things.” He confesses that they did a whole Because they work so closely together, it is vital to lot of them wrong, but observes it always seemed to the success of the group to find just the right person to work out in the end. “A lot of times the wrong thing4

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wound up being the better way, and it let us evolve and grow into this wonderful art hub that is so much more than a gallery,” he says. Some of that evolution includes the highly popular Christmas Bizarre Bazaar and the diminutive “Recess Gallery,” which at only 8 cubic feet may just be the smallest gallery space in the Four Corners. The innovative concept of that nook is more than just its size; art pieces must be no more than 5-by-7 inches and cost no more than $100. In addition, live events have included music, dance, performance art and poetry readings; they have also staged live art in the window front on Main Avenue. All of the programs generate hefty attendance, great conversation and exposure for some under-the-radar artists. But it’s not just the work of the five owners that can be seen. Five other artists are selected to be represented at the gallery on a continual basis, just not as owners, which provides an even wider mix of talent and output. “We are looking for quality, but also variety and what the artists are trying to say with their work,” Kapustka explains. “Those artists include jewelers, potters, sculptors, photographers, textile and mixed-media artists, many of whom might not have exhibited here before. Kinahan, a painter, joined the studio in May 2012 and remains an enthusiastic owner defining her experience with a sense of pride and good fortune. “It feels like having a second home on Main Ave., where I can go anytime to work, to meet with people or to just hang out. I love greeting people as they come in, telling them about the space and watching as they discover the little surprises we’ve placed around the studio.” Meckling, who has been at the studio just five months, says she is thrilled with what she has with Studio &. “I was affiliated with a co-op gallery in Edmonds, Wash., where I was one of 20 artists,” she recalls. “Getting that many people to agree on anything was difficult. Studio & feels like a family in a good way and everyone has equal say and participation in all of the decisions.”

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At least one owner is on premises each day and likely will be there working on a project as well as greeting walk-ins, answering questions and providing artistic insight. “I’m happy to explain my process when asked about it, and I know that many customers like seeing an artist working in the space,” a vivacious Kinahan says. “Often it leads to great conversations about all kinds of things, and occasionally I make a new friend that I continue to stay in touch with.” Kinahan admits that her initial reason for becoming an owner was to sell her work and gain exposure, but it went beyond her expectations. “Over the years, it has become much more about what we are doing in this community, and the growth that results from that,” she says. “I’ve watched people, myself included, be moved beyond words by performances we’ve hosted. We’ve received cards and thank yous for experiences people have had at our gallery; things that really touched them, made them think, and in the end, that’s growth. It’s incredible, and it’s an honor to be a part of it.” DAC exhibits director, Hay, recently became a Studio & owner and admires his colleagues and predecessors. “What was built by the previous artist/owners is a place that nurtures people’s mind and soul. It is also a place that requires a fair amount of time and energy. I have to commend all of my partners in the amount they do and have done for years,” he says. One of the obvious challenges for artists at Studio & is working in an open environment where you can be seen from the street or hovered over by interested visitors. It’s an experience Hay relishes. “The ‘fish bowl’ is rather appealing to me,” he says. “It’s a chance to diversify the people I get to interact with as well as a chance to simmer in my own thoughts and projects.” In fact, he says it’s almost as if creativity oozes from the walls, as if by some strange sort of osmosis. “(The Studio) has its own feel,” he says. “It’s as if the inspiration from eight years of art making, planning and celebrating is absorbed into the walls, and it makes you want to create something.”

The gallery within a gallery, Studio &’s Recess Gallery, for diminutive works only./ Photo by Jennaye Derge As for the eighth anniversary celebration – from 6-10 p.m. Sat., March 17 – Kapustka says he has long stopped trying to compete with St. Patrick’s Day, but the studio will still offer something festive for revelers. Past themes have included tennis, with a life-size cut-out of Andre Agassi, hanging racquets and 150 tennis balls on the floor; as well as a carnival, complete with games, prizes, a fortune teller, a “fishing” contest and even a wheel of fortune. One can only guess what the gallery will be this year, but you can be sure it won’t disappoint. “It is our way of giving back to the community,” Kapustka says. Studio & is open Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sat., 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and is always open on the web at www.and durango.com. n

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Hold my smoothie by Ari LeVaux

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opefully they’re crunching,” whispered Ken, as we walked toward his neighbor’s patio. It was after 2 a.m., and the moon was bright. But inside the jungle it was dark and loud, scurrying with rodents, crowing chickens, warring cats, horny frogs, and assorted other creatures, in addition to our prey. We trained our ears into the jungle, trying to screen out the noise and detect a signal, the sound of a wild pig eating a macadamia nut in its jaws. It sounds a little bit like a small explosion, a gunshot with the volume turned down, or perhaps it’s the sound a bullet would make hitting a large rock. Pigs have become such a problem in Hawaii that locals are encouraged to go after them and given broad latitude when it comes to concepts like “fair chase.” Pig hunting may seem like an odd way to introduce an article on green smoothies, but they have more in common than you might guess. It all comes down to that crunch. Gaining access inside a macadamia nut, or macnut, as they are called here, is no small feat. Even for humans, it isn’t a leisurely activity like shelling a walnut. The shell is not only harder, but rounder and smoother. What would be an all-night project for a rat is accomplished in a single chop for swine. Ken says bigger pigs make louder crunches. In addition to giving a clue as to the whereabouts of a pig, and an impressive feat of strength and mouth agility, that crunch is also the sound of plant energy being accessed, despite the best efforts of mac-nut evolution. A pig eating a mac nut has a lot in common with the sound of a Vita-mix or other high-speed blender. For one, they are both domains that Ken has mastered to varying degrees. And they are both examples of plant fiber being physically broken so innards can be attained. If only we could do as much to a pig. Plants, Ken explained, are about as nutritious as you can get. Nutritious enough to allow large animals like giraffes and elk to attain their full sizes. But animals that rely solely on plants usually have an angle on squeezing out all of their goodness. Cows have four stomachs. Some animals just chew, and chew, and chew. But with human digestive machinery, simply swallowing some plant material and waiting for your stomach acids to break them down isn’t going to get you very far, explained Ken, who whizzed up midnight green smoothies in between our

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bow-hunting forays. I had just placed my cup on the patio when I heard a sharp pop. Ken held up one finger. “Crunch,” he said. It was followed by more crunching, from more than one pig. They sounded like a family of Rice Krispies on steroids drifting toward the shooting lanes Ken had cut into the understory of his neighbor’s neighbor’s forest. I began to wonder what kind of crunch those jaws might put on my leg. Ken drew his bow and flicked on a green spotlight, revealing an 80-pound boar. There was a swish of and the blue streak of a flying arrow, which had a glowing nock. The arrow went through the pig’s

neck, using the layer of fat above the spine as a pivot, around which the arrow changed course, and flew another 20 yards. It was covered in a sheen of grease – from the top of the neck, Ken believes – but no blood, and alas, the pig was nowhere to be found. Apparently, crunching mac nuts gives you quite the neck. Unless you chew your greens all day, you only get the plant juices from the cells that are actually broken, Ken explained, relaying information from the 2004 book Green for Life, which got him onto green smoothies in the first place, long before hunting came along. Animals that get more out of their greens have a system, like the four stomachs of ruminants, to extract more. But with a high-speed blender along the lines of Vitamix, Blendtec or Breville, which have pulled away from the rest of the pack, you can bushwhack your way

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through a jungle of greenery without spending the whole day chewing your cud. In a very interesting three-way comparison between the cream of the high-speed blender crop, kale was used as the control. With so much fiber, making a kale and berry smoothie is the true test. Lesser blenders can’t break enough cell walls to make the smoothie green, and it remains purple from the berries. Those impenetrable plant cell walls are the result of an evolutionary arms race between plants that want to keep their juices and animals that want to eat them. In both cases, indigestible plant fiber is used to protect valuable stores of plant energy and nutrients, from animals that want to eat them. A pig crunching on a mac nut is the animal world’s answer to the high-speed blender. Or maybe it’s the other way around. In any case, we eat the contents of the blender, like we would eat the contents of a macadamia nut-fattened pig. “One helps clean out the other,” Ken suggested, pointing to his belly. As we all know, green smoothies are a way to easily consume a lot of greenery, giving us the bowel cleansing assistance of fiber, as well as many other benefits of leaves, without the work of chewing. In hopes of determining just how prohibitive that work is, Ken made a green smoothie with kale, parsley and other greens, and ice to keep it from heating up, but no fruit or creamy stuff. (If you are adding fruit and yogurt or whatever, add that last). The unsweetened smoothie was richly bitter, dark, very liquified, and the kids drank it up, consuming huge quantities of greens without the benefit of buffers like mango or banana. Granted they are my kids, so their palates are well acquainted to bitter, but I still take this as evidence that it’s the chewing that keeps people from downing more greens, rather than the flavor. Green for Life, which I’ve checked out online and plan to order, also contains a chapter on savory smoothies, which is very relevant to my interests. These ones contain ingredients like cilantro, nettles, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and whole limes, peel and all. The author, Victoria Boutenko, sometimes refers to these savory smoothies as cold soups, which is what they are, essentially. Many of them would be really good served with pig. If only Ken were as good with a bow as he is with a Vitamix. n

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Flamenco, Nth Power and Sparking Man by Chris Aaland

p.m. Saturday at the Columbine. Things often get crazy over there in the land where art meets adventure, and a Spark of Burneah, I’m a “Game of Thrones” junkie. Call me a Comicing Man on Saturday night will no doubt ensure this. Dress the Con geek, but I’m down with the Fett and Spock and part … there are prizes galore to be won! everything else Sci-Fi. You could win a trip to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage You may not realize that lil’ ol’ Durango has a “Game of Festival this week by pledging during KSUT’s spring memberThrones” tie. Jason ship drive. The trip itMomoa, who played self takes place from Khal Drago in the first May 2-7, with five season, nearly played nights’ lodging in the collegiate soccer at the French Quarter, four alma mater back in the days of passes and round mid-to-late 1990s when trip airfare for two from the program was taking Durango. Highlights inits first steps into beclude all the usual Crescoming an NCAA Divicent City suspects, sion II powerhouse. including Aaron Neville, He’d have played with Trombone Shorty, Kerthe likes of Luc Cisna mit Ruffins, the Preserand Benj Fredrick back vation Hall Jazz Band when the ’Hawks were and a 40th anniversary earning some of their reunion show by the Rafirst NCAA tournament diators, plus headliners berths. Oh, what might Aerosmith, Beck, LL have been … Aquaman Cool J featuring DJ Zin navy and gold! Trip, the Steve Miller If you’re a fan of Band, Smokey Robinson Houses Targaryen, Stark, and Jack White. Lannister or Greyjoy, Other highlights Nth Power brings funk and soul to the Animas City Theatre at 8:30 p.m. Fri., then you’ll be excited to during KSUT’s memberMarch 16, and 7 p.m. Sat., March 17. note that the Commuship drive include live nity Concert Hall welcomes “Musical Thrones: A Parody of music performances by a host of local acts including Liver Ice and Fire” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Composed by brothers Jon Down the River, the Cannondolls, Kirk James, the Stillhouse and Al Kaplan, “Musical Thrones” is touted as a “love letter to Junkies and Lacey Black; morning prizes that pair concert tickfans,” bringing them on a journey through seven seasons of the ets with gift cards to local restaurants; VIP festival packages to HBO Emmy-winning series. assorted Durango, Pagosa Springs and Telluride festivals; and The art of flamenco returns to the Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. Day Prizes like Outdoor Gear Day, Local Grower’s Day, Books & tonight (Thurs., March 15) with Flamenco Vivo Carlota SanCoffee Day and much more. Pledge online at ksut.org or call tana’s latest production, “Voces del Sur,” which offers a glimpse 970-563-0255. The grand prize drawing will be held at 6 p.m. into the mysterious land of Andalucía, the southern region of Thursday. Spain known as the Cradle of Flamenco. Andalucía is home to a KDUR’s Furniture as Art returns to the Durango Arts Cendiverse group of cultures, including Arabic, Gypsy and Sephardic ter at 5:30 p.m. tonight (Thurs., March 15). As always, there are Jew. The troupe was founded in 1983 by Roberto Lorca and Carlots of artists and cool stuff. Featured live auction artists include lota Santana, who had the vision that new Spanish dance should Andy Barber, Gavin McAlden, Mike Brieger, Shannon Cruise, not only find a permanent home in the U.S., but also an in an Craig Erickson, Amy Felker, John Ford, Jeremy Gable, Philip environment that would ensure its artistic success. Graveson, Tom Hahl, Carson Tafoya, Janet Kenna, Tom Kipp, The Road to CeleFunktion brings funk and soul to the Animas Zach Counter, Noah Leggett, Maureen May, Blake Crouch, MonCity Theatre on Friday and Saturday with the Nth Power. Just ica McManus, Jared Reed, Andy Olson, Lisa Pedolsky, Marie Rolfsix years old, the Nth Power formed during an impromptu lateing, Bryan Saren, Eric Way and Jeff Wise. A dozen others have night jam at Jazz Fest 2012 in New Orleans. In fact, they chronidonated artwork for a silent auction. The $30 ticket includes cled this moment on their 2013 debut EP, “Basic Minimum Skills music by Jeff Solon, light appetizers, desserts and beverages. Test” in their jam, “JazzFest 4:20 AM (B.M.S.T.)” The trio includes Liggy drops the mic as emcee this year in favor of Rachel FredNikki Glaspie (Beyonce’s drummer for five years before joining erico and Sarah Flower. Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk); Nate Edgar (Groovechild, John Elsewhere: Fred Kozak & Alissa Wolf play live and acoustic Brown’s Body); and singer/guitarist Nick Cassarino (Jennifer at 7 p.m. tonight at the Office Spiritorium; Fred & Alissa’s quarHartswick Band, Big Daddy Kane). Local music fans first caught tet, the Stillhouse Junkies, are back at Durango Craft Spirits at the Nth Power at Telluride Jazz shortly after the group’s forma5:30 p.m. Friday; the Black Velvet trio returns to the Derailed tion. They followed their first EP with a studio album (“AbunPour House from 7-11 p.m. Friday; and Robbie Overfield holds dance” in 2015) and a live record (“To Be Free” in 2016). The Office hours beginning at 7 p.m. Friday. Denver-based trio Evanoff opens Friday’s show, while Durango’s The best thing I’ve heard this week is the latest from Denver’s own J-Calvin’s Funk Express starts the party on Saturday. Doors own Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, “Tearing at the are at 8:30 p.m. Friday and 7 p.m. Saturday. Seams.” There’s nothing new here for longtime fans … just pure The 9th annual Mancos Melt takes place this weekend. High- soul gold. Tracks like “You Worry Me” and “A Little Honey” are lights include the kickoff party and wine tasting at Olio from 6-8 standouts. p.m. tonight, a putt-putt golf tournament at 12:30 Saturday at the Columbine Bar, a bed race down West Grand Ave. from 10:30 You can hear their footsteps crush the fresh-fell snow? Email me at a.m. -12:30 p.m. Saturday, and dancing to the Afrobeatniks at 7 chrisa@gobrainstorm.net. n

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Yoga Flow, 8 a.m., Pine River Library.

Durango Early Bird Toastmasters, 7-8:30 a.m., LPEA headquarters, 45 Stewart St. 769-7615.

Coffee with the Mayor, 9-10 a.m., Steaming Bean, 900 Main Ave. www.durangogov.org.

Free yoga, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Lively Boutique, 809 Main Ave.

Accessories Sale, pre-owned and gently used, benefit for Durango Friends of the Arts, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Durango Main Mall, 835 Main Ave.

Baby Meetup, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Columbine House at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Dr.

Zumba Gold, 9:30-10:15 a.m., La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave.

VFW Indoor Flea Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1550 Main Ave. 247-0384.

Office Hours with County Commissioner Julie Westendorff, 10 a.m., Pine River Library.

Friends of the Durango Public Library Book Sale, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., event also runs March 17, Durango Public Library.

Mancos Melt, bed races 10:30 a.m.; putt putt golf tournament, 12:30 p.m., downtown Mancos. Register at 903-8831.

Little Readers Storytime, 10 a.m., Pine River Library.

Caregiver Cafe, 10 a.m., Pine River Library. 884-2222.

Older Adults Coffee Klatch, 10 a.m.-noon, Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Open Art Studio, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Toddler Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m., Durango Public Library. Annual Membership Drive Meeting for Friends of the Pine River Library, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222. Read to Rover, 3:30-4:45 p.m., Durango Public Library.

Submit “On the Town” items by Monday at noon to: calendar@durangotelegraph.com

MakerSpace Skill Sessions, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

“Doc Swords,” PTSD Social Club for Veterans, 4-6 p.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave. Gary Gorence performs, 5 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St.

Preschool Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m., Durango Library.

“A Celebration of Adventure,” to honor skiing’s elder statesman Dolph Kuss. Outdoor Pursuits tour, 2-5 p.m., Student Life Center at Fort Lewis College; gathering in Kuss’ honor, 5 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Dr.; events continue March 17. www.fortlewis.edu/outdoor-pursuits. After School Awesome, 3:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222. STEAM Lab: Musical Instruments, 3:30 p.m., Durango Public Library.

Sitting Meditation, 5:30-6:15 p.m., Durango Dharma Center, 1800 E. 3rd Ave., 382-3875 or durangodharmacenter.org.

Pop-Up Boutique & Fundraiser for Durango Animal Connection, hosted by Traci Moriarti from “Wag Between Barks,” 5-7:30 p.m., Durango Dog College, 463 Turner Dr., Unit 104C. 946-9116.

Open Mic Night, 6-8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2 Ave. Climber Beer Night, raffle and silent auction to benefit Search and Rescue, 6-8 p.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. luke@climbingzine.com. Mancos Melt kick-off party, 6–8 p.m., Olio, 114 W. Grand Ave., Mancos. Nightingale, Luminary and STAR Awards Celebration, hosted by Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center, 6-9 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. www.swcahec.org. “Wildflowers of the Alps” with naturalist John Bregar, 6:30-8 p.m., Center of Southwest Studies, Lyceum Room. Powerhouse Pub Trivia, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. www.powsci.org. Four Corners Back Country Horsemen meet, presentation on minimalist packing, 7 p.m., Florida Grange on Highway 172, half mile south of Elmore’s. 442-0575 or www.4cbch.org. Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana performs, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durango concerts.com. Open Mic & Stand-Up Comedy, 8 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave. Karaoke with Crazy Charlie, 8 p.m.-close, Wild Horse Saloon, 601 E. 2nd Ave. Thursday Night Funk Jam, hosted by The Renegade Funk Band, for experienced musicians, 9 p.m.-midnight, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.

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Book & Author Luncheon Scholarship Fundraiser, hosted by the Durango American Association of University Women (AAUW), 11 a.m., Vallecito Room, Fort Lewis College.

Homeschool Lego Time, 1 p.m., Pine River Library.

Extraordinary Women Award Dinner, presented by Women’s Resource Center, 5:30 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel.

The Four Corners Beekeepers Association meets, 6 p.m., Florida Baptist Church, 30296 Highway 160. www.4cor nersbeekeepers.com or 247-0893.

Community Workshop: Life Under the Snow with naturalist Emily Schaefgen, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Haviland Lake. Register at 749-1140.

Bonnie J. Albright Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser and Silent Auction, Six Dollar String Band performs, 5-8 p.m., Ska Brewing, 225 Girard St.

Spring Fever Music Series at Kendall Mountain, featuring Stillhouse Junkies and beer from Ska Brewing, noon-4 p.m., Kendall Mountain Ski Area in Silverton. www.skikendall.com. Fort Lewis College Science Open House, noon-4 p.m., Biology Wing of Berndt Hall, Chemistry Hall and Sitter Family Hall; special presentations on “How to Bend Light to Your Will,” 1 p.m., Chemistry Hall, and “Energy Extravaganza!” 3:30 p.m., Chemistry Hall. www.fortlewis.edu/chemistry/openhouse. “Farmers for America: A Documentary About the Next Generation of Agriculture,” screening hosted by Four Corners Farmer Rancher Coalition and National Young Farmers Coalition, 6-8 p.m., Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. Andrew Sickler performs, 5:30 p.m., Digs at Three Springs. 259-2344. Garrett and Callie Young perform, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. Kirtan, 6-8 p.m., Studio 10, Smiley Building, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.

Banff Mountain Film Festival on tour, 7 p.m., festival also runs March 17, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.sanjuancitizens.org or www.durangoconcerts.com.

David Michael Miller and the Other Sinners perform, 7:30 p.m., Sunflower Theatre in Cortez. www.sunflowertheatre.org.

Teen Game Night, 7-10 p.m., Mancos Library. 533-7600. Open Mic Night, 7-11 p.m., Steaming Bean, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200. Black Velvet Trio performs, 7-11 p.m., Derailed Pour House, 725 Main Ave.

Comedy Cocktail open mic stand up, sign up 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave. St. Patty’s Day Comedy Showcase, 8 p.m., Eno Wine Bar, 723 E. 2nd Ave. DJ Noonz, 8 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave.

DJ Noonz, 8 p.m.-close, Moe’s, 937 Main Ave. The Nth Power & Evanoff Road to CeleFunktion, 9 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 College Dr. animascitytheatre.com.

The Nth Power & Evanoff Road to CeleFunktion, 9 p.m., The Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Ave. www.ani mascitytheatre.com.

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Henry Stoy performs, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Jean-Pierre Café, 601 Main Ave. 570-650-5982.

Veterans Breakfast, 9-11 a.m., Elks Club, 901 E. 2nd Ave. “A Celebration of Adventure,” to honor skiing’s elder statesman Dolph Kuss. Dolph Kuss Ski Day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Purgatory Resort; an evening with Dolph, 6 p.m., Student Union Ballroom at Fort Lewis College. fortlewis.edu/outdoor-pursuits.

Free Tax Help, 1:30 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. Register at 553-9150. Writers’ Workshop, 2 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.

Friends of the Durango Public Library Book Sale, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Durango Public Library.

Meet the Author event, featuring Willy Vlautin, author of Don’t Skip Out On Me, 6:30 p.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave. www.mariasbookshop.com.

Henry Stoy performs, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Jean-Pierre Café, 601 Main Ave. 570-650-5982.

Blue Moon Ramblers, 7 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave.

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Monday19 Yogalates, 9 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. Jammin’ Juniors, 10 a.m., also Wed., Pine River Library. Gentle Yoga, 1 p.m., Durango Senior Center. Gamer Club, 3:30 p.m., Pine Library in Bayfield. 884-2222. Anime Club, 4 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. Womenade Potluck, fundraiser for the Women’s Resource Center, 5:30 p.m., Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave. Sitting Meditation and Talk given by Maureen Fallon-Cyr (dharma leader), 5:30-7 p.m., Durango Dharma Center, 1800 E. 3rd Ave., 382-3875 or durangodharmacenter.org. Cracked, Not Broken: The Kevin Hines Story, featuring suicide survivor and author Kevin Hines, 6:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.fortlewis.edu/kevinhines. Salsa/Bachata/Merengue dance classes, 6:30 p.m., social/practice time 8-9 p.m., VFW Hall, 1550 Main Ave. 317-0742 or www.salsadancedurango.com. Classic Movie Mondays, featuring “The Searchers,” 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. Learn to Square Dance, with Wild West Squares, 7-8:30 p.m., Florida Grange, 656 Hwy 172. 903-6478. Books & Brews, hosted by Durango Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m., Animas Brewing Co., 1560 E. 2nd Ave.

Tuesday20 Yoga for All, 9 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. Drought Management workshop, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.laplataextension.org. Zumba, 9:30 a.m., La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. Little Readers Storytime, 10 a.m., Pine River Library. Storytime, 10 a.m., Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave.

Comedic savagery on the Concert Hall stage What: “Musical Thrones: A Parody of Ice and Fire” When: 7:30 p.m., Tues., March 20 Where: Community Concert Hall, FLC Tickets: $25/$39 www.durangoconcerts.com Jonesing for some Thrones-ing? The Community Concert Hall can help fill the void until 2019 with the next best thing: “Musical Thrones: A Parody of Ice and Fire,” set to take the stage at 7:30 p.m., Tues., Mar. 20. Composed by brothers Jon and Al Kaplan, “Musical Thrones” brings the most beloved and be-hated characters of “Games” alive, as they embark on a much-abridged musical journey through the show’s first seven seasons. Sing and dance with Daenerys (and her dragons), Tyrion, Jaime and all the troubled members of the Lannister and Stark Folk Jam, 6-8 p.m., Steaming Bean, 900 Main Ave. 403-1200. Super Ted’s Super Trivia, 6:12 p.m., Animas City Theatre, 128 E. College Drive. animascitytheatre.com. DJ Crazy Charlie hosts karaoke, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village.

“On the Road” meeting with La Plata County Commissioners, 7 p.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. Trivia Night, 7-10 p.m., Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave.

Inklings Book Club, for 3rd-5th graders, 4-5 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. Terry Rickard, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. Rotary Club of Durango, 6 p.m., Henry Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. 385-7899. Knit or Crochet with Kathy Graf, 6-7 p.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600. Adult Board Game Night, 6-7 p.m., Durango Public Library. Land Link Workshop, 6-8 p.m., Empire Electric in Cortez. www.guidestonecolorado.org. “Prague Spring 1968,” presented by Frank Fristensky, 6-8 p.m., Durango Public Library.

Floor Barre Class, 3-4 p.m., Absolute Physical Therapy, 277 E. 8th Ave. 764-4094. Tween Time: Tabletop Games, 4-5 p.m., Durango Library. The Black Velvet Duo, 5 p.m., Rochester Hotel, 726 E. 2nd Ave.

ICL Knitters, 1-3 p.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287.

Tuesday Too Cool, gaming and STEAM programming, 3:30 p.m., Pine River Library. 884-2222.

Open Knitting Group, 1-3 p.m., Smiley Café, 1309 E. 3rd Ave.

Open Mic Night, 7 p.m., Blondies in Cortez.

Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library. 533-7600.

Baby Storytime, 2-2:30 p.m., Durango Public Library.

families in what the Kaplans call a “love letter to fans.” USC graduates, the brothers created their first sensation, “Silence! The Musical” (a stage version of “Silence of the Lambs”), as a labor of love in 2002. Since then, they have composed music for the NBC reality show “Starting Over,” as well as a John Ford’s silent film entitled “Just Pals.” They have also become Youtube sensations with their channel “Legolambs,” which features an ever-evolving music videos, including “musicalizations” of Arnold Schwarzenegger movies. They also co-wrote and scored the film “Zombeavers” (2014). Tickets for “Musical Thrones” are $25-$39 add available online at www.durangoconcerts.com or the downtown Durango Welcome Center at 8th St. and Main Ave.

“Musical Thrones: A Parody of Ice and Fire,” a musical comedy, 7:30 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. www.durango concerts.com.

Greg Ryder performs, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle, 699 Main Ave. Happier Hour for People in their 20s and 30s meditation, tea and snacks, 5:30-7 p.m., Durango Dharma Center, 1800 E. 3rd Ave. durangodharmacenter.org.

Thank the Veterans! potluck, Peter Neds and Glenn Keefe perform, 5:30-8:30 p.m., VFW, 1550 Main Ave. 828-7777. Detox: Spring Clean Your Health, 6 p.m., Pine River Library.

Wednesday21 Morning Meditation, 8:30 a.m., Pine River Library in Bayfield. 884-2222. Bird Walk, 9 a.m., bring binoculars and meet at Rotary Park. StoryTime, 10-11 a.m., Ignacio Community Library. 563-9287. Land Link Workshop, 10 a.m.-noon, La Plata County Fairgrounds. www.guidestonecolorado.org. Pine River Valley Centennial Rotary Club, noon, Tequila’s in Bayfield. Free Trauma Conscious Yoga for Veterans and Families, noon-1 p.m., Elks Lodge, 901 E. 2nd Ave. MakerSpace, noon-4 p.m., Ignacio Community Library.

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“Forest Health 101: Forests, Fire and Smoke,” part of the Forest and Fire Learning Series, 6-8 p.m., Powerhouse Science Center, 1333 Camino del Rio. mountainstudies.org Volunteer Naturalist Training Program, 6-8:30 p.m., Durango Public Library; continues 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., March 23-24, Durango Nature Studies’ Nature Center. 769-9377. Bluegrass Jam, 6-9 p.m., Steaming Bean, 900 Main Ave. Geeks Who Drink Trivia, 8:30 p.m., BREW Pub & Kitchen, 117 W. College Dr. 259-5959.

Terry Rickard, 7 p.m., The Office, 699 Main Ave. Yoga en Español, 7:30-8:30 p.m., YogaDurango, 1140 Main Ave.

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AskRachel Interesting fact: There’s loads of stories for the origins of “on the wagon,” but it appears one with the most veracity is that it was short for “on the water-wagon,” which were horse-drawn carts that dampened dusty dirt roads. No word on how fast the horses travel from College to 32nd. Dear Rachel, Which route is faster from the south side to the north side? Going up Main the whole way, from College to 32nd, or taking the long and tedious route up Florida and cutting through Riverview? I’ve raced my friend to time it, and she won going the residential route, but I think she cheated worse than I did. So I’m looking to you to back me up so I can tell her I-told-her-so. – Fast and Furious Dear Easy Rider, You didn’t give me nearly enough information. Are you talking about doing the drive at night, when you can Pac-Man your way up Main with no other cars in sight? Or 8:00 am, when I’m wondering what the hell job requires all these people to be there so early? Are you in comparable vehicles, or are you riding a Big Wheel while she’s cruising in a Corvette? I question your commitment to the scientific method. – Cruisin’ together, Rachel

Dear Rachel, I recently figured out that I, completely on accident, have had zero alcoholic beverages in 2018. I didn’t set out to go dry, I swear! But I haven’t craved a single drop since I survived

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Christmas with the family. I used to mock people who got on the wagon (or is it fell off the wagon?) Now I’m one of them, and I’m questioning my identity as a person who likes fun. What’s wrong with me, Rachel? Should I seek professional help? – All Dried Up Dear Party Pooper, Social norms and peer pressure to the contrary, it sounds like you’ve stumbled upon the healthiest life decision you could make. Your body has stopped asking you to ingest small doses of depressive poisons. Rock on! Now that you know you’re not an alcoholic, I think you can return to binge-drinking free of worries and concerns. It’s not a problem if you can quit anytime. – Bottoms up, Rachel

Dear Rachel, What’s the best way to quit a job? I’ve had good luck in the past with the strategy I call “Send a mass resignation email to the entire company at 4:58 on Friday, and never come back.” I’ve also gone with a “Call and leave a message with the night shift cleaners” approach. I hear there’s something called “leaving well,” where you give notice and wrap up your projects and everything. Sounds fishy. Which do you think I should try next? – Office Spaced Dear Between Jobs, You’re leaving all your jobs voluntarily without getting fired? Dude(tte), you are missing out on the beautiful

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Email Rachel at telegraph@durangotelegraph.com thing known as a “severance package.” That’s where people pay you millions of dollars to leave your job! But it only works if you’re a CEO who’s driven your company into the dust. If you’re one of us menial laborers, like the fella who drives the water wagon, then you’re outta luck. – Quitter, Rachel

FreeWillAstrology by Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): The British science fiction TV show “Dr. Who” has appeared on BBC in 40 of the last 54 years. Over that span, the titular character has been played by 13 different actors. From 2005– 10, Aries actor David Tennant was the magic, immortal, time-traveling Dr. Who. His ascendance to the role fulfilled a hopeful prophecy he had made about himself when he was 13 years old. Now is an excellent time for you, too, to predict a glorious, satisfying or successful occurrence in your own future. Think big and beautiful! TAURUS (April 20-May 20): New York City is the most densely populated city in North America. Its land is among the most expensive on Earth; one estimate says the average price per acre is $16 million. Yet there are two uninhabited islands less than a mile off shore in the East River: North Brother Island and South Brother Island. Their combined 16 acres are theoretically worth $256 million. But no one goes there or enjoys it; it’s not even parkland. I bring this to your attention, Taurus, because I suspect it’s an apt metaphor for a certain situation in your life: a potentially rich resource or influence that you’re not using. Now is a good time to update your relationship with it. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The iconic 1942 movie Casablanca won three Academy Awards and has often appeared on critics’ lists of the greatest films ever made. That’s amazing considering the fact that the production was so hectic. When shooting started, the script was incomplete. The writing team frequently presented the finished version of each new scene on the day it was to be filmed. Neither the director nor the actors knew how the plot would resolve until the end of the process. I bring this to your attention, Gemini, because it reminds me of a project you have been working on. I suggest you start improvising less and planning more. How do you want this phase of your life to climax? CANCER (June 21-July 22): If all goes well in the coming weeks, you will hone your wisdom about how and when and why to give your abundant gifts to deserving recipients – as well as how and when and why to not give your abundant gifts to deserving recipients. If my hopes come to pass, you will refine your ability to share your tender depths with worthy allies – and you will refine your understanding of when to not share your tender depths with worthy allies. Finally, Cancerian, if you are as smart as I think you are, you will have a sixth sense about how to receive as many blessings as you disseminate.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): How adept are you at playing along the boundaries between the dark and the light, between confounding dreams and liberated joy, between “Is it real?” and “Do I need it?” You now have an excellent opportunity to find out more about your capacity to thrive on delightful complexity. But I should warn you. The temptation to prematurely simplify things might be hard to resist. There may be cautious pressure coming from a timid voice in your head that’s not fierce enough to want you to grow into your best and biggest self. But here’s what I predict: You will bravely explore the possibilities for self-transformation that are available outside the predictable niches. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Cultivating a robust sense of humor makes you more attractive to people you want to be attractive to. An inclination to be fun-loving is another endearing quality that’s worthy of being part of your intimate repertoire. There’s a third virtue related to these two: playfulness. Many humans of all genders are drawn to those who display joking, lighthearted behavior. I hope you will make maximum use of these qualities during the coming weeks, Virgo. You have a cosmic mandate to be as alluring and inviting as you dare. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I suggest you gaze at exquisitely wrought Japanese woodcuts ... and listen to jazz trumpeter Miles Davis collaborating with saxophonist John Coltrane ... and inhale the aroma of the earth as you stroll through groves of very old trees. Catch my drift, Libra? Surround yourself with soulful beauty – or else! Or else what? Or else I’ll be sad. Or else you might be susceptible to buying into the demoralizing thoughts that people around you are propagating. Or else you may become blind to the subtle miracles that are unfolding, and fail to love them well enough to coax them into their fullest ripening. Now get out there and hunt for soulful beauty that awakens your deepest reverence for life. Feeling awe is a necessity for you right now, not a luxury. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the Sikh religion, devotees are urged to attack weakness and sin with five “spiritual weapons:” contentment, charity, kindness, positive energy and humility. Even if you’re not a Sikh, I think you’ll be wise to employ this strategy in the next two weeks. Why? Because your instinctual nature will be overflowing with martial force, and you’ll have to work hard to channel it constructively rather than destructively. The best way to do that is to be a vehement perpetrator of benevolence and healing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In 1970, a biologist was hiking through a Brazilian forest when a small monkey landed on his head, having jumped from a tree branch. Adelmar Coimbra-Filho was ecstatic. He realized that his visitor was a member of the species known as the golden-rumped lion tamarin, which had been regarded as extinct for 65 years. His lucky accident led to a renewed search for the elusive creatures, and soon more were discovered. I foresee a metaphorically comparable experience coming your way, Sagittarius. A resource or marvel you assumed was gone will reappear. How will you respond? With alacrity, I hope! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The Velcro fastener is a handy invention that came into the world thanks to a Swiss engineer named George de Mestral. While wandering around the Alps with his dog, he got curious about the bristly seeds of the burdock plants that adhered to his pants and his dog. After examining them under a microscope, he got the idea to create a clothing fastener that imitated their sticking mechanism. In accordance with the astrological omens, Capricorn, I invite you to be alert for comparable breakthroughs. Be receptive to help that comes in unexpected ways. Study your environment for potentially useful clues and tips. Turn the whole world into your classroom and laboratory. It’s impossible to predict where and when you may receive a solution to a long-running dilemma! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): On May 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay climbed to the top of Mount Everest. They were celebrated as intrepid heroes. But they couldn’t have done it without massive support. Their expedition was powered by 20 Sherpa guides, 13 other mountaineers, and 362 porters who lugged 10,000 pounds of baggage. I bring this to your attention, Aquarius, in the hope that it will inspire you. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to gather more of the human resources and raw materials you will need for your rousing expedition later this year. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Although her work is among the best Russian literature of the 20th century, poet Marina Tsvetayeva lived in poverty. When fellow poet Rainer Maria Rilke asked her to describe the kingdom of heaven, she said, “Never again to sweep floors.” I can relate. To earn a living in my early adulthood, I washed tens of thousands of dishes in restaurant kitchens. Now that I’m grown up, one of my great joys is to avoid washing dishes. I invite you to think along these lines, Pisces. What seemingly minor improvements in your life are actually huge triumphs that evoke profound satisfaction? Take inventory of small pleasures that are really quite miraculous.

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Turn Vehicles, Copper, Alum, Etc. Into Cash! at RJ Metal Recycle, also free appliance and other metal drop off. 970-259-3494.

HelpWanted Interested in Psych, Human Services or Corrections Careers? Work with at-risk students in a secure detention facility. *Detention Specialist/Coach Counselor (FT,PT, days, nights) Open interview/tour at DeNier Youth Services, Tuesdays 9:00 am or 5:30 pm, Thursdays 3:00 pm or 5:30 pm. Must be 21 yo and pass drug/background tests incl THC. Email resume sana.iftikhar@rop.com or apply at 720 Turner Dr, Durango

Announcements Headed West With Bike or Boat? Don’t forget that bagels roll and float! The Pie Maker Bakery in Cortez has pastries, sandwiches and nitro coffee for your adventure. Small batch, organic and local, call ahead for whole pies and bulk bagels. The Perfect Gift for your favorite dirtbag. Literature from Durango’s own Benighted Publications. The Climbing Zine, The Great American Dirtbags, American Climber, Climbing Out of Bed and Graduating From College Me are available at: Maria’s Bookshop, Pine Needle Mountaineering, the Sky Store, or on the interweb at www.climbingzine.com.

Pets Love Your Dog! At the Durango Dog Wash behind Liquor World in the Albertson’s parking lot. Open every day! Needs New Home Very sweet, 12-year-old indoor cat looking for new home due to changes in home circumstances. Loves people, does not do as well with other cats. Likes attention, generally very mellow. Call 970769-6026 to ask about Bo Jangles.

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Payroll Specialist The Payroll Department is one of the best places to work in Durango – at least that’s what our employees say – and we are adding a member to our growing team. Ideal candidate must have solid computer and MS Office skills, outstanding phone manner, excellent attention to detail and an innate desire to serve and support our clients and our Community Payroll Service mission. Benefits include a 6% 401k match, health insurance, yoga class twice a week, and more - all in a great team oriented environment. Check out our website to learn more about us, and if you are interested, email resume and cover letter to: tanyac@payrolldept.biz

Blacksmith Classes Learn the art of blacksmithing in a working blacksmith shop in Mancos Colorado. More info www.cowboyforge.com Sedona Method Releasing Group Join us for an evening of self inquiry and letting go. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:30-8pm. Call Vanessa 970-403-4150 to register. Yoga & Acupuncture for Fertility Workshop March 16th; 5:00-8:00PM at Yogadurango 1485 Florida Rd. With Megan Lott, L.A.c. and Michele Lawrence. Cost: $65. Registration and info at yogadurango.com/workshops. Mommy and Me Dance Class Come join the fun! Now registering for classes. Call 970-749-6456. mom myandmedance.com.

Services R & D Landscaping and Masonry Early season deals for all aspects of landscaping, masonry, concrete, excavation, etc. 970-529-3034.

Seasonal Gardening Work Longstanding landscape /gardening company is hiring gardeners for 2018 season. Experience preferred. 970-946-7176.

Architectural Services Residential/commercial design services including new construction, additions, remodels and site analysis. William Koskovich, licensed architect 970-7598448 or email: koskovichb@gmail.com

Farm/Ranch Hand In need of a farm/ranch hand in the Durango area. Must have own transportation. 20-30 hours weekly. Must be self starter and able to take directions well. Call Jim at 602-793-8880.

Free Fitness Consultation Hey, ladies! Want practical tips for improving your health and fitness? Call personal trainer Tina Albrecht to schedule today - 970-588-3702.

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Southwest Serviceman LLC Insured and professional handyman service 970-749-5581.

Parenting Workshop Finding Calm in the Chaos - 3-hour parenting workshop. Thursday March 22nd, 5:30 - 8:30pm at Summit Psychology (Horse Gulch Health Campus). $25/person. Facilitated by Dr. Doug Miller.

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Harmony Organizing and Cleaning Services Create harmony in your space this year by organizing and cleaning your home, vacation home or office. Martee 970-403-6192. Spring Break Spray Tans! Meg Bush, LMT 970-759-0199. Advanced Duct Cleaning Air duct cleaning specializing in dryer vents. Improves indoor air quality; reduces dust and allergens, energy bills and fire risk. 970-247-2462 www.advanced ductcleaninginc.com Typos Are Your Worst Enema A good editor is your ally. Full-service text editing for websites, businesses, books, papers and tattoo ideas. Write to zach@zachhively.com

BodyWork Bodywork by Melanie Higbee Appts are currently available for massage and bodywork, with Melanie Higbee: Advanced Myofascial Practitioner and Licensed Massage Therapist. Call 970/2380422, or schedule online @ melanie higbeecertifiedmassagetherapist@full slate.com Qi-Source.com “Energy Healing” My technique is a uniquely customized treatment that combines myofascial release, therapeutic pressure and quantum energetic therapy. This variety of modalities can assist in healing from sports injuries, pain and past trauma so your body to heal itself and function the way it was designed to. (Intro: 50% off first hr) Rich 970-946-9920. Massage Intervention ... 24 years of experience. Check out reviews on Facebook and Yelp. Couples massage! 970-903-2984. New Client Special Therapeutic bodywork @ Pura Vida Healthcare. 60 & 90 min. Intro rate $60/90. Hannah Hanford, LMT 970-4032993. Meg Bush Massage 30, 60 & 90 min. 970-759-0199.

Massage with Kathryn Downtown location. Introductory rate $65/hr. Offering deep tissue, therapeutic stretching and acutonics. 970-201-3373 for more information.

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Hot Tub – New 6HP pump, 50 jets. Cost $8,000. Sell $3,750. 505-270-3104.

Share OFC FT & PT avail. Includes lg rm w/shared waiting area. 247-9076.

Radon Services Free radon testing and consultation. Call Colorado Radon Abatement and Detection for details. 970- 946-1618.

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Reruns Home Furnishings Spruce up your home with unique and useful treasures. Household store full of furniture & décor - tall iron bistro table with barn-wood, glass top and two copper-tone stools. Great lamp selection, patio items. Nice wool rugs, tables, Asian-style dresser. Daily markdowns. 572 E. 6th Ave. 3857336.

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CommunityService Four Corners Master of Social Work The application deadline for the Four Corners Master of Social Work degree program offered in Durango by the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work is May 1. This two-year program is offered at reduced tuition with classes on Fridays and Saturdays. Any student with a liberal arts degree is eligible to enroll. 147 graduates from the Durango program are currently working in clinical and community social work agencies across the Four Corners. For more information, contact Wanda Ellingson, at 970.247.9773 or email: wellings@du.edu Call to Artists 42nd annual DAC Juried Show, deadline to submit works is April 22. For more info, visit www.durangoarts.org. The Dorothy Gore Scholarship sponsored by P.E.O. Chapter CS is available to any La Plata County graduating sen-

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ior girl who has shown academic promise, leadership potential, serves her community and has at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. This $1,000 scholarship honors Dorothy Gore, a retired long time Durango teacher. All applicants to an academic college are considered although priority is given to applicants to Cottey College, a four-year women’s college in Nevada, Missouri, owned by the P.E.O. Sisterhood. Applications for the scholarship are available at high school counseling offices. The deadline is Thurs., April 19. Call Mary Colgan at 970-259-4039 with questions. Call for Art Juried Exhibition titled “Woman,” April 13-22. Studio & Gallery announces an opportunity for regional and national artists. We are seeking submissions for this year’s Juried Exhibit on the theme “Woman”, asking artists to explore the interpretations and submit up to three pieces for consideration. Cash prizes will be awarded: $300 Best of Show, $100 Second Place, and $50 People’s Choice Award. In addition, there will be three honorable mentions given. Work of awarded artists will be featured on the Studio & Gallery website from April 15-May 15.

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