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The many joys of apple season are upon us

Apples – the autumnal fruit. They have the ability to conjure images of crisp mornings, warm afternoons and cold nights as well as dew that hangs on the grass well into the morni...

What our fears about death can teach us

Some of the fears about death recently shared in a group I attend that deals with aging, illness and death: To suffer alone; experience pain; be dependent on others; lose control...

Tis’ the season of change, but golf remains

You know you have too much on your plate when you cannot find the silverware! This past two weeks have been a whirlwind of change for this reporter. I retired after 17 years from...

Durango High’s Class of 1970 then and now

No matter how angst-ridden and stressful high school years are, they’re also among the most formative and, thus, the high school reunion. A time to catch up, put the years in perspective and...

Out-of-state plates only part of story

If you’re not familiar with our state’s tourism website, type in Colorado.com and congratulate yourself for living in one of the most beautiful and inspiring places on the planet. Our state ...

Strange, new mystery requires a strong stomach

The Doll Maker by Richard Montanari is nearly 500 pages long, published by Mulholland Books, a division of prestigious Little Brown and Co., and was released in cloth cover last April. This ...

City might run out of words in Sustainability Action Plan

Aren’t you constantly amazed at the politically correct gobbledygook from our elected officials? Specifically, this pertains to the City Council “Sustainability Action Plan” announced via th...

Will airline fees force fliers to stay home?

What’s your breaking point? When do you say “That’s it – I’m never flying again!” It’s no academic question for America’s airlines, who continue to provoke passengers with new fee...

Gauging Colorado water quality

Who sets the standards and why

Spill’s responsibility lies at top of EPA

There has been an alarming lack of information disclosed by the EPA concerning Gold King mine spill. Having spent much of my professional career in mine and environmental reclama...

Brooklyn band in town for San Juan Brewfest

Now in its 17th year, the San Juan Brewfest remains Durango’s premier beer-tasting and the second-largest fundraiser for United Way of Southwest Colorado. On Saturday, Buckley Par...

Adverse childhood experiences harm adult health

It is not easy to discuss, but this subject, which is important to the health and well-being of our children – and indeed our society, deserves to be brought from the shadows into the spotli...