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Liggett’s Best of 2025

This music fan and more than fortunate left of the dial radio employee and independent critic took in well over 100 new records this year. Some of them received a deep listen, others got smo...

DATE: Dec 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Aging, the most powerful teacher of all

There are many moments of considerable learning as we wander this path called aging. It seems like every day there’s another issue to fuel our journey. Signs that let us know our time is fin...

DATE: Dec 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Woman finds support from unlikely source

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 50-year-old woman who has lived with orthopedic challenges because of a congenital metabolic condition. Despite many surgeries and limited mobility, I have led a full life a...

DATE: Dec 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Why are speed bumps only where I don’t want them?

Dear Action Line, Curious as to why there are speed bumps on West 23rd Street in the Needham Elementary neighborhood, but there are no speed bumps on Weston, right in front of the e...

DATE: Dec 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Winter training and staying active in the “off-season”

Everyone has different methods, but staying active is key

DATE: Dec 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Columnists

There’s no getting around this if we want to avoid the cliff ahead

In 2012, political ads suggested that some of my policy proposals, if enacted, would amount to pushing grandma off a cliff. Actually, my proposals were intended to prevent that very thing fr...

DATE: Dec 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Leading with purpose, serving with heart: Durango’s progress and 2025 achievements

As the close of 2025 approaches, I want to take a moment to reflect on the extraordinary progress we’ve made together as a community. This season is a time for gratitude, and I am deeply tha...

DATE: Dec 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Jilted wife blames herself

DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband and I were best friends. We shared everything – dreams, laughs and struggles. I was convinced we’d grow old together. When he proposed, I said yes without hesitation...

DATE: Dec 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

A new kind of New Year’s resolution

The start of a new year often comes with resolutions. We make promises to ourselves to do better, be better, or try something new. We resolve to eat healthier, slow down, learn a new skill ...

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Open enrollment deadline nears for 2026 health insurance coverage

Colorado’s health insurance open enrollment period is heading into its final stretch, with Jan. 15 as the last day to enroll in coverage for 2026. Residents who still need health insurance s...

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Loss of son has grown harder to bear

DEAR ABBY: My son died of cancer at 33. It was heartbreaking. My daughter-in-law, “Belinda,” had grown distant before his death, and although they had a son through artificial insemination, ...

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

High Country Hustle will help ring in new year

Colorado is the leading dealer in the sounds of upbeat and stretched-out bluegrass. The past five decades have seen dozens of string bands rear their sounds from the Centennial State, everyo...

DATE: Dec 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown