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To Kashgar and back Patience a virtue – and necessity – when traveling in China

This column is dedicated to my brother, Joseph Scott. Today is Joseph’s birthday. Xinjiang doesn’t have the best reputation when it comes to Chinese provinces. Ask Han ...

DATE: Sep 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letter from Korla

Letting the quiet of nature into busy, modern lives

We arrive with our lowland shorts into a different world. This is our fifth trip here during mushroom season, and the land is like a historical record of how we’ve grown and chan...

DATE: Sep 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Adventures in Motherhood

Are airlines profiting at your expense?

Why are airlines raking in record profits? Maybe they’re monetizing your personal data – selling your name, address and phone numbers to marketing “partners” without your explicit consent. ...

DATE: Sep 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

In 1911, Durango saw good times, bright future

Looking about, Durangoans could not help but be optimistic in 1911. Times were good and seemingly getting better. The future appeared bright, indeed, as these quotes, all from the Durango Wa...

DATE: Sep 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Give Missouri law a chance

Fairly good primary care is a lot better than no care at all

DATE: Sep 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Quilts, created with love, bring comfort to moms

Sending a child off to war is hard enough, always dealing with the worry and fear of what might happen. But losing that child brings a grief all its own. And losing a child in war...

DATE: Sep 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Consult with Homeowner’s Association

When considering a neighborhood, one should also consider their lifestyle. In the beginning a home search it is always important to discuss with your Realtor your lifestyle, hobbi...

DATE: Sep 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

The High Price of Truth

Steven Sotloff 1983-2014 Steven Sotloff was a freelance journalist covering the Middle East. A video showing him being beheaded by the group calling itself the Islamic ...

DATE: Sep 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Want to fly-fish? Head north along Animas River

The River of Lost Souls, also known as the Animas River, downstream from Durango has always been a fun and challenging fishery. From the 32nd Street bridge south to Bondad, the A...

DATE: Sep 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Grass is always greener on Guru’s side of the fence

After an extended period of hibernation, the Guru is ready to return to prognostication. Your esteemed Guru compiled a 154-99 record last season. Admirable, but not eno...

DATE: Sep 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: The Green Side of Life

Clubhouse Porch

Colorado will get picked up on the radar this week with the third leg of the FedExCup playoffs – the BMW Championship – at the Cherry Hills Country Club in Englewood. This stop,...

DATE: Sep 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

Fruit-gleaning program connects trees, harvesters

Two years ago, Durango and the surrounding area had a bumper crop of apples. The lack of a spring freeze when the trees were in blossom made for heavy loads, bending branches and all sorts o...

DATE: Sep 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

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