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Expectant mom wants father out of picture

DEAR ABBY: My dad is a registered sex offender who has done time for his crimes against children. My mother has continued to have contact with him and has repeatedly chosen him over her own ...

DATE: Apr 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

How the food pyramid is sabotaging your weight and health

Are you working hard to lose weight and get healthy – but not seeing results? Well, listen up: It’s not your fault. The problem could be the old advice you’re still following. For years, the...

DATE: Apr 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

A grateful farewell to serving Durango, together we met challenges and accomplished a lot

After eight unforgettable years on Durango City Council, I step away at the end of a chapter shaped by defining moments, unprecedented challenges and meaningful progress for our community. I...

DATE: Apr 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Tight state budget preserves Medicaid, education, health care, EMS funding

We have just 24 days until the end of session, and these things are moving fast at the Capitol. Gov. Jared Polis signed my first bill, allowing occupational therapists to prescribe durable m...

DATE: Apr 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Grown godchildren don’t communicate as often

DEAR ABBY: My godchildren and I were always very close. They consider me literally their second mom. Until now, we were blessed with great communication. The oldest always sent me a warm Mot...

DATE: Apr 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Comedian brothers’ feud not funny

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are the parents of three grown sons. Our middle son (“Kurt,” age 29) has been in conflict with his younger brother (“Jared,” age 26) for more than a year. Kurt st...

DATE: Apr 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

You have the power to help our public lands

Here in the San Juan Mountains, we have an amazing community of public lands supporters from all walks of life. It’s part of what makes our corner of the world unique. It’s not for everyone,...

DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Tourism is a cornerstone of Durango’s economy

Tourism is a foundational piece of our regional economy. In the greater Durango area, tourism accounts for roughly one-third of our economic viability. That means every third dollar circulat...

DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

4-H is empowering the next generation of extraordinary women

I’m so thankful to have been nominated for the Extraordinary Woman award given by the Women’s Resource Center every March. Myself and two other amazing women were chosen as the 2025 winners....

DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Temperature, energy and the light spectrum

Greetings, stargazers. Spring is galaxy season for many amateur astronomers. However, when looking through an eyepiece instead of a camera for astrophotography, you might think of this as th...

DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Spring in the Heart of Durango

Imagine getting your Mother’s Day and graduation gifts early this year. Imagine being paid to get those gifts from businesses in the heart of Durango. Imagine that payment being a gift card ...

DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

La Plata County leads on killings and conflict, we can and must do more to protect bears

On the first day of spring, I saw my first bear tracks of the season down along the river. I knew that last year was a bad one for the bears here. Many had been relocated or euthanized, the ...

DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion