Thinking Green Wildlife corridors need protection With more traffic, U.S. Highway 160 and others become greater barriers to safe passage of deer and elk herds. Expanded… August 17, 2019
From the Chamber What story is your business trying to tell? Many of us think of it as the fairy tales we read to our kids when they were little. But… August 17, 2019
The Tourism Effect What do international travelers do for Durango? IITA is the nonprofit trade association representing the United States international travel industry, and the group included inbound tour operators… August 17, 2019
The Travel Troubleshooter Are you getting the best deal when you book through an online travel agency? Over the years, he has watched with concern as they merged. Airbnb bought HotelTonight. Booking.com acquired Priceline.com, Kayak.com and Cheapflights.com.… August 17, 2019
Serving Veterans Agent Orange exposure in the Republic of Vietnam waters This extension of the presumption is a result of Public Law 116-23, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of… August 16, 2019
Dear Abby Slovenly lifestyle could be deal-breaker When we met, he wasn’t all that into showering and using deodorant. Slowly, over time, he has started to shower… August 16, 2019
Robert Samuelson Who will be the fall guys for the next recession? It also encompassed last week’s most important political news, notwithstanding all the public attention understandably focused on the mass shootings… August 16, 2019
Dear Abby Husband and son leave woman alone The problem is, my husband and son have all but disowned me. They spend an enormous amount of time comforting… August 16, 2019
Downtown Lowdown Durango’s enviable music conundrum Liggettdu1-i-syn The events, KSUT Radio’s Party in the Park and the Durango Bluegrass Meltdown’s Meltdown on the Mesa, both happening… August 15, 2019
Nourishing Morsels Power pack your blender Green drinks are a fast, convenient and inexpensive way to vitalize your system and flood your body with nutrition. Leafy… August 14, 2019
Dear Abby Girlfriend of addict loses self-esteem Two months ago, he was arrested. I was right – Rocko was on drugs and had been hanging out with… August 14, 2019
Guest Columns Conservatives can’t duck the blame on this one This has some conservatives fuming that liberal media is conveniently ignoring the progressive ideology of one shooter while obsessing over… August 13, 2019
Robert Samuelson On China and trade, Trump’s reputation sinks What triggered the latest confrontation was Trump’s recent decision to slap a 10% tariff on roughly $300 billion of Chinese… August 13, 2019
Dear Abby Man insists on reading messages I have nothing to hide, but I feel foolish standing by him as he reads my messages. I feel like… August 12, 2019
Guest Columns Environmentalists needlessly delay development The history of this project is now running towards 30 years. I will not bore readers with what could be… August 11, 2019
Guest Columns Foreign policy is a domestic issue in Colorado Most career politicians lack foreign policy experience, and many fail to communicate how what happens beyond our borders affects our… August 10, 2019
Gulliford's Travels History Colorado explores the West, up north in the Canadian Rockies We were there for one of History Colorado’s famous Tours & Treks and their first international trip outside of the… August 10, 2019
Local First Farm to table to farm: The eat local movement Local First has a long track record of advocating for the eat local movement, including supporting local chefs and farmers… August 10, 2019
What's up in Durango Skies Hubble palette reveals glowing clouds of gas Happy monsoon season. I have been enjoying the nice clear mornings, followed by afternoon, dog-freaking thunderstorms, even if it puts… August 10, 2019
The Travel Troubleshooter Pedicures and pajamas: Airline passengers do the strangest things If you said, “Change into pajamas midflight,” then maybe you were on my red-eye from Orlando to Frankfurt, Germany, during… August 10, 2019
Creating Community Language can reflect our biases Kienedu1-i-syn The diagnosis of mental retardation was first coined in the late 19th century to replace earlier terms used to… August 10, 2019
Dear Abby Mom has fallen out of love with dad I’m not excited to see him come home. When I take our children out, I hope he doesn’t want to… August 9, 2019
From the Extension Office Make the most of the season’s best produce by preserving or donating Should you be fortunate enough to have an excess of produce, what is your plan to prevent food waste? You… August 9, 2019
Frank Bruni President Trump lets his followers off the hook But these aren’t normal times. Donald Trump isn’t a normal president. And those words, which he spoke Monday, made me… August 9, 2019