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In January, Earth moves fastest around the sun

Greetings, stargazers. January is the month that the Earth moves the fastest around the sun. Or looked at from our perspective, the sun moves faster through the sky in January. E...

DATE: Jan 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

It’s time to reframe our perception of disability

I once had a dance teacher who swore that some of the most innovative dance moves were created by dancers with injuries that prevented them from doing a move correctly. What they created to ...

DATE: Jan 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Family makes little effort to stay in touch

Dear Abby: I am a 72-year-old divorcee. I live alone in a 55-and-older community where I have many friends and an active life. My three adult children are ages 37 to 43. The ...

DATE: Jan 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Duane “Chili” Yazzie: Haaland at Interior would offer real balance

The concerns of the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association, the Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico, Power the Future and the Republican Party of New Mexico on the nomination of Deb ...

DATE: Jan 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Jamelle Bouie: Congress must impeach to prevent further threats to democracy

The most shocking thing about Wednesday’s assault on the Capitol is that it happened. That this was whipped up by the president makes it an actual attack on the separation of pow...

DATE: Jan 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Time to rethink how we handle challenges to public lands

It needs no saying that 2020 was a radical departure from normal, and it’s becoming quite clear that it left its mark on our nation’s most iconic public lands. Countless trails a...

DATE: Jan 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Togetherness strains relationship

Dear Abby: I have been in a relationship with a wonderful man, “Andy,” for two years. I couldn’t ask for a better partner. We are both divorced with children, and they get along like bro...

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Avant Horizon moves at a fast pace

Local band Avant Horizon formed out of a Bob Marley tune. Members of the local quintet, who are Ellie Ferguson on vocals, Andy Gent on keyboards, Tyler Kelley on guitar, and a rh...

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Three simple principles to guide your food choices

Make every bite count. This is the call to action from the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2020-25). Catchy, and practical, this messaging is intended to encourage Ameri...

DATE: Jan 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Jennifer Rubin: Mitch McConnell’s sanctimony is too much to bear

Violent rioters, egged on by the president of the United States, breached the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, causing members and staff to flee or barricade themselves inside the chamber. ...

DATE: Jan 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

There is something even better than willpower

As you set your 2021 health goals, keep in mind that relying on discipline (aka willpower) alone has a high probability of leaving you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed and short of your goals...

DATE: Jan 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

Wife grapples with family’s history

Dear Abby: When my husband and I were first married, I had no idea why his mother and sisters were so hostile. When they started treating our children the same way, my husband finally ad...

DATE: Jan 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby