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This asterism is a highlight of the winter sky

Greetings, Stargazers. I have to say that comet 46P/Wirtanen last month exceeded my expectations. By that, I simply mean I could see it with my naked eye, even if it was just bare...

DATE: Jan 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Resolve to be curious about the natural world

We’re almost to mid-January. How are those New Year’s resolutions going? I’m still vacillating over whether or not to actually make any resolutions. I have a number of goals for ...

DATE: Jan 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Durango Nature Studies

Designing for people with disabilities benefits everyone

In October, The Durango Herald reported on the new open gym for kids with autism at Durango Gymnastics. The open gym is an excellent example of parents working with public entities or privat...

DATE: Jan 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Addressing community health needs through planning

Have you ever wondered how San Juan Basin Public Health staff determines which resources to offer the communities we serve? Or how we measure the impact of our programs on community health? ...

DATE: Jan 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Friend doesn’t share same desire

DEAR ABBY: I have been best friends with “Mickey” for about five years. We spend every day together and go out to dinner/movies/events, etc. He sleeps over at my house, and I cook for hi...

DATE: Jan 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Introvert slow at fitting in at new job

DEAR ABBY: I started a new job a month ago. It’s a well-paying job at a great company. My problem is I’m an insecure introvert. Making friends has always been hard for me. At this new jo...

DATE: Jan 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Democrats have golden choices now for president

A few years ago, when I was self-employed and had recently had my second child, my husband went combing through my credit card statements, looking for tax deductions that I’d missed. ...

DATE: Jan 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

New Year’s nutrition success tips

The new year always marks a fresh start when it comes to our health. It’s a great time of year to set new goals and achieve new milestones. You’re familiar with the common resolut...

DATE: Jan 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

Wife finds extra lingerie in bed

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 31 years. We have four lovely children and seven grandchildren. I went to visit a friend out of state for a week. After I ret...

DATE: Jan 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

If Trump loses Cory Gardner, he could lose anyone

Give Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner credit. Not only did he go rogue – shocking in its own right – he went rogue at just the right moment. I mean, Gardner couldn’t have had any idea t...

DATE: Jan 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Mike Littwin

If Trump loses Cory Gardner, he could lose anyone

Give Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner credit. Not only did he go rogue – shocking in its own right – he went rogue at just the right moment. I mean, Gardner couldn’t have had any idea t...

DATE: Jan 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Mike Littwin

Our recent snow is ideal for plants, soil

The snow finally fell. My shoulders are sore from shoveling, the downstairs mudroom smells like wet coats and hats and boots, and my gloves have the odor of gasoline from refilli...

DATE: Jan 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office