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Unsolved mysteries: Durango’s stealth artists

Dear Action Line: What is the deal with the cyclists at the roundabout at Florida Road and Chapman Hill? I pass by often and am always surprised and delighted when I see the cyclists. Wh...

DATE: Feb 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Get a jump on your garden: Start your seeds indoors

Home gardeners: Order your seeds. Now. Or, better yet, go visit your local nurseries, see what they have in terms of variety selection and fill in any gaps with your favorite see...

DATE: Feb 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

End-of-life issues challenging despite the law

A man I’ve known for several years recently chose to use the Medical Aid in Dying/End of Life Options Act to end his life. He was an older man, riddled with illness, a perfect ca...

DATE: Feb 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Maximize your Durango staycation this February

February is officially “Staycation Month” in La Plata County. With a lower number of visitors in town, affordable rates for staycation activities and plentiful powder, February is...

DATE: Feb 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

The complex endeavor of COVID-19 vaccine distribution

The COVID-19 vaccine is finally here! This is great news and builds hope that we will at some point get back to our lives. Most importantly, the vaccine will save lives and reduc...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Couple splits after missed chances

Dear Abby: My boyfriend of four years (the father of my two little boys) and I have decided to separate. We got along, but when we did argue, it escalated. We bought a home together a ye...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Water Managers: For-profit investors should stay out of our water

We may not always agree on the particulars of water policy and water use in the Centennial State, but we all recognize the importance of the Colorado River to our statewide economy and our C...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Gary Skiba: Wolf restoration should begin sooner, not later

In November, voters passed Proposition 114, directing Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to reintroduce gray wolves to Colorado no later than the end of 2023. The last known wild...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

India Sylvester: We must acknowledge Black people’s specific contributions to society

As we begin our annual celebration of Black History Month in the United States, I – a Black woman working in corporate America – am both proud and disappointed. I am proud of the many accomp...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

When classic country music calls

Country music has come a long way. Some may say too long of a way, as the country music of modern country radio and country music awards shows doesn’t reflect the country music that began wi...

DATE: Feb 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

What’s better, a cupcake or a gluten-free cupcake?

Should you be eating a gluten-free diet? Maybe you are curious to know if it will help you feel better. Gluten is probably the most vilified food protein in America. About 5% of t...

DATE: Feb 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

New mom not in the mood for love

Dear Abby: I am a first-time mommy of a beautiful 2½-month-old little boy. I should also mention that I’m 40 years old. My husband is constantly asking for sex. I mean, every day. I hone...

DATE: Feb 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby