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Forty years and still running

In 1978, Dave Rakita never imagined he would toe the line at the Narrow Gauge 10-mile run for 40 consecutive years. Back in those early years, Durango Motorless Transit – now Durango Running...

DATE: May 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: On the Run

Bro Culture’ Companies May Do Poorly by Being Bad

What exactly does Uber have to offer that other companies do not? The ride-hailing service doesn’t own its cars or employ drivers. It’s basically a smartphone app that connects passengers to...

DATE: May 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Froma Harrop

Emotional intensity of work leaves man drained at home

DEAR ABBY: When I was in my 20s, I chose a career whose long-term effects I hadn’t anticipated. I am charged with telling people they are dying and watching them die on a daily basis. Wh...

DATE: May 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Memory and its mysteries

Two productions bring classics to life

DATE: May 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

Durango Nature Center an oasis for wildlife – and humans

The Durango Nature Center opened to the public on May 6. The day was sunny and beautiful, and our volunteer docent, Sheila Payne, was there to open the gates. Grace Gordon, our ...

DATE: May 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Durango Nature Studies

Friedman: Owning your own future

PALO ALTO, Calif. – Political analysts will long debate over where Brexit, Trump and Le Pen came from. Many say income gaps. I’d say ... not quite. I’d say income anxiety and the stress over...

DATE: May 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Thomas Friedman

Parents refuse to confront reason their son is bullied

DEAR ABBY: We have some great friends we have known for five years. Our families enjoy time together, and although the friendship started through our kids, I now get together with the ot...

DATE: May 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Douthat: House GOP go off the cliff, will the Senate catch them?

Over the last seven years, the Republican Party has engaged in increasingly elaborate political suicide attempts. The party has nominated cranks and erstwhile witches and Todd Akin in winnab...

DATE: May 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Ross Douthat

Mom takes needless risks following her son’s suicide

DEAR ABBY: My fiancee has a death wish. She recently lost her youngest child to suicide. She’s in a lot of pain and rarely has a good day. She suffers from PTSD and relives the scene dai...

DATE: May 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Cleaning up downtown for summer

On Friday, May 26, join the Durango Chamber of Commerce and the Durango Business Improvement District for Downtown Clean Day. This annual event is a fun volunteer opportunity for families, c...

DATE: May 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Open communication key to helping people in despair

Many have read about accounts of suicide in our community. Recent weeks have been challenging, as numerous people have either attempted to take their own lives or completed suicide. ...

DATE: May 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

Trumpcare bill embraces an Orwellian future

There have been many bad laws in U.S. history. Some bills were poorly conceived; some were cruel and unjust; some were sold on false pretenses. Some were all of the above. But has...

DATE: May 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

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