COVID-19: Looking at death in the face

During this time of staying in (both in my house and in myself), I’ve come face to face with death. I have not gotten the virus, and I thank my lucky stars for that, but it’s bro...

DATE: May 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Jonathan Thompson: COVID kills oil industry – and it may not return

In early January – which seems like a lifetime ago in the age of COVID-19 – President Donald J. Trump crowed about the United States’ new status as a net-exporter of petroleum. He...

DATE: May 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Why Durango’s vital tourism economy will recover quickly

In a both timely and ironic fashion, National Travel and Tourism week begins this Monday, May 3. What is normally a celebration of the tourism industry and how it benefits society...

DATE: May 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

Travel destinations stay visible during pandemic

Tourism officials want you to dream of a vacation during your coronavirus confinement. They’re using everything from bingo to live webcams to keep you engaged. And they’re renovat...

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Bride won’t walk down aisle with dad

Dear Abby: For some reason, my father hates my fiancé to the point where, when I stayed with my fiancé for one day, Dad wouldn’t allow me to come home. Dad said many nasty things after e...

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

What I did during the lockdown

My email inbox has been filled with things to do during the stay-at-home edict. They have ranged from making the house spotless, finishing the entire honey-do list, gaining weight and develo...

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

History of addiction clouds future

Dear Abby: My fiancée has two daughters (14 and 11) from a previous marriage. Their dad, “Brett,” was just arrested for his fourth DUI, the second within a year. The girls don’t trust hi...

DATE: Apr 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Jon Stickley Trio tough to classify

You won’t pigeonhole Jon Stickley. The Asheville, North Carolina-based guitar player, with ties to Durango through Broke Mountain Bluegrass Band, would on paper be a bluegrass mu...

DATE: Apr 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

John Hickenlooper: The ACA is helping Colorado fight COVID – but it’s still under siege

Health care is a right, not a privilege. With Colorado facing an economic and public health crisis unlike anything in our history, access to affordable health care is more important than eve...

DATE: Apr 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

No joke: Healthier can be delicious

I still remember the smell walking into my grandmother’s kitchen. She always had food on the stove, freshly baked sweets in the oven ... and, oh yes, always fresh tortillas strai...

DATE: Apr 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

Niece discovers why uncle is in prison

Dear Abby: I cannot believe it – my parents tricked me into comforting a child molester. When I was young, my uncle “Dave” went to prison. My family told it like this: “Dave ...

DATE: Apr 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

For victims of domestic violence, help is available

We are all struggling with the new challenges of dealing with a coronavirus pandemic. Yet not all are equally impacted. With the focus on a viral infection, it is easy to lose si...

DATE: Apr 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

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