Columnists

Elder grown back on stage

Or, if that working relationship is based on the creation of music, close living quarters can aid the imaginative process,…

May 8, 2021

Creating Community

We often do not see ableism

We often do not see ableism Ableism is so pervasive in our society that even kind, caring people like yourselves…

May 8, 2021

Gulliford's Travels

Al and Betty: Citizen scientists

Botanists discover Four Corners plants

May 8, 2021

What's Up Downtown

Slow down and smell the roses

Slow down and smell the roses The Durango Business Improvement District encourages you to slow down and smell the roses…

May 8, 2021

Opinion

Pepper Trail: We blame the trees, but whose fault is it?

Just like you, I live with the fear of wildfire. My southern Oregon town of Ashland nestles against the foothills…

May 8, 2021

Stewards of the Land

San Juan Mountains Association steps up efforts to protect public lands this summer

Over the past year, the SJMA team has worked diligently and creatively to find solutions to numerous challenges brought about…

May 7, 2021

From the Extension Office

Trouble sleeping? Try these exercises to put you at ease

Just three hours ago, my brain was screaming, you need sleep! Heavy eyes and a foggy brain were obvious signs…

May 6, 2021

Dear Abby

Half-sister obsesses over newfound brother

Since he and his four siblings met their half-sister, she has become obsessive about him. She calls and keeps him…

May 6, 2021

Opinion

T’áá hwó’ ají t’éego: It is up to you

Am I a victim or a survivor? I am both. I’ve been the victim of abuse (sexual, physical and emotional)…

May 6, 2021

From the Extension Office

As spring arrives, 4-H members dive into learning new skills

I feel it more this year than in years past; maybe it’s because I have been given a chance to…

May 5, 2021

Strength in Well-being

Seven tips toward a better diet for your kids

I’ve realized from firsthand experience with my three little ones that the goal here cannot be perfection. Through much trial…

May 5, 2021

Dear Abby

Wife discovers man’s secret interest

However, I now know he created another email address and joined an escort review site. I can’t say anything to…

May 4, 2021

Guest Columns

Mike Littwin: If you missed Biden, you missed something important

du1-i-syn But if those who skipped the speech had known what they’d be missing, it might have been a different…

May 4, 2021

Action Line

Pathway to nowhere might go somewhere soon

Here is the abrupt and unsightly runout near East Ninth Avenue to the city’s beautiful pedestrian/bike path that parallels Goeglein…

May 3, 2021

From the Extension Office

Get your gardening game plan together and dig in

Despite the incessant winds, occasional hail/snow storm and freezing temperatures, we seek out the young tender weeds, hoping that they…

May 3, 2021

Guest Columns

Timothy Egan: Some Statues Tell Lies. This One Tells the Truth.

UNDATED — EGAN-COLUMNIST-ART-NYT — Timothy Egan. Amanda Koster for The New York Timesdu1-i-syn It’s shameful that a mob fringe has…

May 2, 2021

Guest Columns

Ezra Klein: Let’s launch a moonshot for meatless meat

An undated portrait of Ezra Klein of The New York Times. (Anastasiia Sapon/The New York Times)du1-i-syn So this is going…

May 2, 2021

Authentic Aging

Grief in all its wondrous aspects

The resulting grief has been deep, and penetrating. I’ve written about grief before, but from the outside. This is from…

May 1, 2021

The Tourism Effect

Who is Durango’s ideal visitor?

Stewardship is at the core of Visit Durango’s mission. The first step toward ensuring sustainability is making sure we are…

May 1, 2021

Guest Columns

Our View: We’ll take those cocktails to go, please

To-go, delivery drinks help restaurants

May 1, 2021

Guest Columns

Tracy Jones: Guilty verdict for Chauvin is relief, not victory

du1-i-syn A victory is when we no longer need a witness to record the murder of a Black man in…

May 1, 2021

Creating Community

A vaccine call to action – how to talk to hesitant friends and family

Griffindu1-i-syn It has never been easier to get the vaccine, and there are a wide range of clinics across the…

April 30, 2021

Shelf Life

Can a library do that? Sure, your library can do that!

Viningdu1-i-syn A library can bring people together. Folks with similar ideas and interests as in art groups, reading groups and…

April 30, 2021

Dear Abby

Couple clashes over time spent with sons

There’s a lot of tension between us because my stepson’s father isn’t the greatest parent. He never comes to school…

April 30, 2021