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In one bowl, you can create a complete, delicious meal

To load your bowl, start with fresh greens. There are many varieties, so you can experiment with different types. They each have their own unique taste, so initially, learn their flavor by t...

DATE: Jun 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Gallbladder plays vital role in healthy digestion

Have you had your gallbladder removed? Do you have symptoms of an unhealthy gallbladder such as pain in upper right abdomen after eating a fatty meal, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea? I c...

DATE: Jun 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

Daughter feels powerless to help dad

DEAR ABBY: My dad, who is nearing 80, has been married to my stepmom, “Ruth,” for nearly 35 years. She has always been temperamental and controlling to a degree, but during the last few year...

DATE: Jun 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

First wife unsure about polygamy

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are in our 40s. Last year, we decided to make a very big change in our lives. We decided to seek out a second wife (sister wife) for my husband. I was completely ...

DATE: Jun 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Suicide, mutual cooperation and the future of humanity

I was 13 when Jim Hackett died by suicide. Jim and his wife worked for the Forest Service substation in Norwood, where I grew up. Like other parts of Southwest Colorado, my community was pla...

DATE: Jun 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Good golly: Dogs gone south, doggone it

Dear Action Line: A recent news item from a neighboring city notes that the Durango Kennel Club is hosting its annual dog show in Farmington. Why not hold the event in the namesake homet...

DATE: Jun 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Like elements of soil, we are all interconnected

If you ever want to wander – and then tumble and roll – into a rabbit hole of internet intricacies, search for “soil food web.” You will get the token Wikipedia description, some research-b...

DATE: Jun 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

‘Nuisance’ yard a wild, interconnected ecosystem

I was hustling out of the house, ignoring my un-walked dog’s aggrieved expression, when I found the yellow slip tucked into our front door. A citation from the City of Durango informed us th...

DATE: Jun 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Love, life and mortality

I’ve just read a fascinating book for those of us who may fear Alzheimer’s disease and/or would like to be able to end our own lives if needs be. Three different people referred me to “In Lo...

DATE: Jun 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Keep your family (including pets) safe this summer

The warm months bring more than just sunny days and favorite summer activities. Summertime also brings the risk of animal-, insect- and tick-borne diseases as we are often in close contact w...

DATE: Jun 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Brewfest tickets on sale

The 23rd San Juan Brewfest opened ticket sales earlier this week. The San Juan Brewfest has grown into the biggest and best beer-tasting festival in the Four Corners, and it benefits United ...

DATE: Jun 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Can we enter abortion, gun debates with compassion?

The debates about abortion and guns in the United States rage on. When does life begin? Religious traditions offer answers ranging from “life begins at conception” to “life begins with the f...

DATE: Jun 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion