From the Extension Office Reduce your food bill and eat healthy with these thrifty tips The first few occasions, I blamed it on the purchase of higher-priced items you need only periodically. Now, I (we)… August 5, 2020
Dear Abby Dad feels helpless to mend teen’s crisis Boys used to like her, and she used to have friends, but she threw it all away to be “unique.”… August 4, 2020
Action Line 10 p.m. last call for COVID-hol Colorado Gov. Jared Polis hast required bars to close at 10 p.m. to help curtail the spread of COVID-19.David Zalubowski/Associated… August 3, 2020
Guest Columns Richard Grossman: Looking for rain? Try reducing population growth Past droughts have brought us some pretty destructive fires. Remember the Missionary Ridge and Valley fires in 2002? More recently,… August 2, 2020
Authentic Aging 2020: A season of loss A loss of normal schooling and social groups for the children! A loss of travel, of making any plans. A… August 1, 2020
What's Up Downtown Three easy ways to support local businesses Downtown and in the North Main District, we have seen a few business closures, and we know others are struggling.… August 1, 2020
Flies & Lies Old friends meeting my new friend My balance has become suspect, and my mental age sometimes has me wandering off. As always, I followed SWMBO’s advice… August 1, 2020
Downtown Lowdown ‘Ike’s America’ radio show a history lesson Frank Sinatra died in 1998, Ella Fitzgerald in 1996. Vic Damone died in 2018, Bing Crosby in 1977 and Doris… July 30, 2020
Guest Columns Clyde Church: County considers land use code for adoption Version 1 of the draft land-use code was released for public review and input on May 11, and from there… July 30, 2020
Strength in Well-being Maybe it’s low testosterone? This isn’t ideal as testosterone is a key hormone in keeping both men AND women at optimal health with high… July 29, 2020
Guest Columns Sue Dorsey: Colorado’s overlooked small businesses still have time to grab a lifeline The smallest local businesses were falling through the cracks. As the first round of $349 billion in federal Paycheck Protection… July 28, 2020
La Plata Health Watch Serious illness in children linked to coronavirus infection Because of the newness of the virus and the disease, medical science continues to learn about disease manifestations in different… July 26, 2020
The Tourism Effect Global tourism impacts and creating the new normal Theresa Gravendu1-i-syn The multi-day event brings together over 1,600 travel and tourism leaders from around the globe to learn and… July 25, 2020
The Travel Troubleshooter How to do your laundry while traveling Recycling means that you’re out of clean clothes while you’re on the road and that you’ll either have to do… July 25, 2020
From the Humane Society Your dog knows a lot of words, but does it know ‘yes’? La Plata County Humane Society Most attentive owners have taught their dogs basic words: “sit,” “down,” “touch,” “look,” “leave it,”… July 24, 2020
Dear Abby Girlfriend tired of being ignored I have had a couple of visits with her, and I’m respectful. She has introduced me as “a friend” of… July 24, 2020
Guest Columns Bret Stephens: American crime and the crazy Baltimore model What happened? On April 12, 2015, Freddie Gray suffered a fatal injury in the back of a police van. Peaceful… July 24, 2020
Downtown Lowdown Saxophonist Bob Hemenger lets music dictate the plan If you’ve knocked around Telluride Bluegrass Festival or the two Pagosa Springs festivals, you’ve seen him. If you’ve chatted with… July 24, 2020
Dear Abby Man’s indecision threatens marriage Now I have moved past it, forgiven, told my husband I love him and hope he feels the same. You… July 23, 2020
Guest Columns Michelle Goldberg: Trump’s occupation of American cities has begun It was part of a small flood of titles meant to help Americans find their bearings as the new president… July 23, 2020
Healing Nutrition Don’t sell short the healing power of healthful food The people I see in my nutrition practice experience a wide range of undesirable symptoms that prevent them from enjoying… July 22, 2020
Dear Abby ‘Sweet Baby’ makes woman cringe Abby, I could probably take it occasionally, but his continuous use of it now makes me cringe. I hate it!… July 21, 2020
Action Line Durango School District horses around with sign’s origin Parking at Durango High School is only by permit, and only for horses, but no horses are allowed.Action Line Dear… July 20, 2020
Guest Columns Charles Blow: Let’s start calling things by their proper names – like ‘race relations’ We are engaged in yet another national conversation about race and racism, privilege and oppression. But, as is usually the… July 18, 2020