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How Visit Durango plans to safely welcome back visitors

Every destination management and marketing organization across the globe, like Visit Durango, is in a pickle right now. The business community is urging DMMOs to invite visitors b...

DATE: May 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

Mike Kopp: Polis’ executive order opens way to electoral fraud

Like most Coloradans, I’m proud of the way our state is handling the COVID-19 crisis, and for this Gov. Jared Polis deserves real credit. He rallied the people of our state to flatten the cu...

DATE: May 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Jade Robbins goes DIY with ‘The Call’

The best Christmas gifts are the ones that can result in the production of more gifts. Like a cheese or beer-making kit. The kind of gift that will aid the recipient in further assisting and...

DATE: May 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Zoom Theater rides into summer

Two very different local theater companies are launching two projects in the next two weeks. Both companies appear to be on the same surreal wavelength as they conjure different virtual prod...

DATE: May 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

Teen in quarantine worries about beau

Dear Abby: I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for a little over five months. We have enjoyed spending time with each other, but we never have deep, meaningful conversations,...

DATE: May 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Vegetable bowls are both simple and powerful

With warmer temperatures here, it’s the perfect time of year to ditch the heavy winter foods and bring in lighter, healthier eats. There’s no better way to do this than with a flavor-packed ...

DATE: May 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

Man’s health issues dominate marriage

DEAR ABBY: I married my husband 40 years ago. A few years later, he was diagnosed with diabetes. He refused to take care of himself and ended up with double leg amputations 13 years ago....

DATE: May 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Bret Stephens: ‘You won’t live to see your next birthday’

New Year’s Eve, 1943. Lajos Stillmann is celebrating his 22nd birthday with friends in a Budapest, Hungary, apartment. Someone suggests paying a visit to a nearby palm reader. The palm reade...

DATE: May 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Filling the dog days of COVID-19

Dear Action Line: What am I supposed to do with all this unemployment money I’m getting but cannot spend because all the businesses are closed? – Cash hoarder Dear Hoarder: Do wha...

DATE: May 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Health care careers offer many rewards

This month and especially this weekend were to have been a time for celebration for our graduates. To the class of 2020, congratulations on the accomplishment of completing your studies! As ...

DATE: May 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Andrew Romanoff: Prescription for the pandemic is Medicare for All

If you go outside at 8 p.m. on any given night, you can hear people howling. I often join in, too. We’re voicing our support for health care providers and other heroes – the women...

DATE: May 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Mental floss in time of COVID-19

I still find it difficult to get my brain around what we’re living through. Those who know me know I’m a pretty jovial, social guy, but I’m sorry, folks. It’s gotten to the point ...

DATE: May 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber