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Dietary changes, exercise can control irritable bowel syndrome

Perhaps you are among the 10 to 15 percent of U.S. adults who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, which is a leading cause of gastrointestinal distress. IBS is a chronic condit...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Marbury: Another wonderful day in Durango; proud to call it home

Happy Spring! My answering machine says, “It’s another wonderful day in Durango and we’re lucky to live here.” I haven’t changed my opinion since 1974 when I first drove into Dura...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: From the Mayor

McLachlan: Listening and leading on education

This week has been a good one for schools and teachers. Last year, the governor signed my bill, HB 17-1003, to find solutions to Colorado’s educator shortage. We’re pushing forwa...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: From the State House

Grossman: Losing species to our expanding population

I learned about two sea creatures while vacationing this spring near Puerto Peñasco in Mexico. By coincidence, we were close to the home of these two endangered animals, at the n...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Champagne: Talking to teens about sex

Reality check. Your teens are probably having sex. You (and your teen) probably loathe the idea of having “the talk,” but it’s super important. Here are some things you need to k...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Wine lovers, foodies will feast in downtown

It’s one of the best times of the year in Downtown Durango, if you like wine and food. Two of my favorite events are coming up in May. First up is the 12th Durango Wine Experience...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Divorced mom marks anniversary

DEAR ABBY: My parents were separated for most of my life and divorced 10 years ago. Dad and I don’t talk much, but we do get together for special occasions and visits during vacations. M...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

When it comes to fire preparedness, don’t just worry: Take action

Our forests and fields are tinder-boxes, and I’m scared! I know that just one spark can start a high-intensity wildfire that threatens homes, people, clean water, power lines and our economy...

DATE: Apr 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

New Zealand, an outdoor wonderland

From glaciers to fjords and mountains to beaches, there is no shortage of geographical beauty and outdoor adventure opportunities in New Zealand. I spent almost a month there most...

DATE: Apr 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: On the Run

Kristof: Trump treats immigrant kids cruelly because he can

A lifetime ago, Anne Frank’s family applied for visas to the United States to escape Hitler, but we rejected the Franks and other desperate Jewish refugees. We thought: This is Europe’s prob...

DATE: Apr 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Nicholas Kristof

Single woman pushed into dating

DEAR ABBY: I’m 37 and still single. I have never been able to keep a guy around very long. They have all given me different reasons, but the main theme is that I’m “too independent and b...

DATE: Apr 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Dowd: Fake pearls, real heart and a 100 ways to shine light

WASHINGTON — Barbara Bush was an expert at throwing shade, even before the term existed. When Congressman Dan Rostenkowski gave the first lady a shampoo for white hair made in his...

DATE: Apr 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Maureen Dowd