Ann Butler was the glue that held together residents with varied interests in the Durango community. She was truly a “local.” She treasured those with whom she had a history. She welcomed those who w...

Are we back here again? Are we actually going to consider muzzling our children in masks again? Even though we know that masks impair communication and undermine learning, schools in Maryland and Alab...

“Talk Indian talk!” I demanded of him. “You will talk it to me now!” “Sha – Na – Ney,” he told me. “What does that mean?” I demanded of him. “How are you?” he said back to me. These were the only “I...

I understand that good news doesn’t sell newspapers. Often, we as the public are unaware of the good things happening, as either they do not get covered or ultimately, they do not make the cut for pub...

I am shocked to read of the treatment that has been allowed of Wendy Kaye of Marvel. She is a severely disabled woman whose neighbors have with impunity, systematically rendered horribly cruel treatme...

Librarians really are champions for every patron who walks through their doors. Yes, they get books and information into the hands of people whose lives will be enhanced by them, and take care of all ...

I was greatly pleased with New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham’s wake-up call with her emergency public health order on carried firearms. I was also very pleased to see the statements and faces of the peopl...

Hot air balloons, trick or treating, and Santa are all coming to Downtown Durango in the next several weeks. The Durango Business Improvement District manages multiple events every year as a way to su...

DEAR ABBY: I have seriously thought about giving my husband an ultimatum and moving out for a while. Living with him is no longer tolerable. His children support me 100%. He’s an alcoholic and can be ...