Columnists

Sisters plan to leave husband behind

When I told my sister, she excitedly told me she’d like to come along. We would be very happy to…

July 19, 2019

Downtown Lowdown

Mesquite to play iAM MUSIC Fest

Liggettdu1-i-syn It may not be the most ideal location to make a record, but it works for the band, which…

July 18, 2019

Immigration policies much worse than Trump’s

She is Carola Rackete, she is 31, and she is the captain of Sea Watch 3, a German NGO-operated ship…

July 17, 2019

Nourishing Morsels

Navigating fad diets: Finding the right food for you

I was shocked. Yet he reports feeling better than he has in his 70+ years – great energy, reduced pain,…

July 17, 2019

Parents unsure how to have ‘the talk’

Dear Grandmom: Many parents find the subject of sex embarrassing, so they postpone discussing it with their children. They forget…

July 17, 2019

Frank Bruni

I finally got it: Joe Biden is George W. Bush

I’m referring to Bush’s first presidential bid, in 2000, which is remembered mostly for its surreal climax. To the limited…

July 16, 2019

Action Line

Getting close-in parking has its pros and cons

How fortunate. Action Line can use prose proactively in a pro-forma pronouncement. Many would define “pro” as someone who’s in…

July 15, 2019

Some conventional wisdom about college is wrong

Fort Lewis College is weathering all these storms, and, happily, appears to have turned the corner on its particular enrollment…

July 14, 2019

Robert Samuelson

Is Vladimir Putin right that liberalism is obsolete?

He yearns, it seems, to be seen as a leading political thinker, respected for his analysis as well as feared…

Gulliford's Travels

When a killer wore a deputy’s badge in Telluride

One historical theory is that Billy and Butch were “social bandits,” meaning that they stole from the rich and shared…

Local First

Brand your business as local and independent

A strong economy is founded in social and environmental justice, and customers make choices based on this potential positive impact.…

What's up in Durango Skies

Try this exercise to see how far the moon is from Earth

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Some of us were lucky enough to be…

Durango Nature Studies

Take a moment to recognize and appreciate power of nature

We often equate “super powers” with weather, specifically natural disasters. I’ve lived in regions where earthquakes and hurricanes were commonplace,…

The Travel Troubleshooter

Read the fine print before you travel

It’s no exaggeration to say that many, if not most, travel problems start with a failure to read the terms…

Ex insists on ‘happy family’ photos

His controlling nature was a major factor in her decision to end their marriage. Even now, after being divorced more…

Structure of dad’s will leaves his daughter feeling left out

Over the past 10 years, he and his wife have been taking international hiking trips. Before they go they send…

Creating Community

20 years after court decision there’s still work to be done

Kienedu1-i-syn Another significant anniversary is a prime example. On July 26, we will celebrate the 29th anniversary of the Americans…

From the Extension Office

Want to eat more fruits, vegetables? Try these strategies

Dietary guidelines suggest 2½ cups of vegetables and 2 cups of fruit per day for adults. How does your intake…

Jeffrey Epstein is the symbol of plutocratic rot

Her piece painted him as an enigmatic Jay Gatsby type, a boy from a middle-class family in Brooklyn who had…

July 12, 2019

Listen to nature, not labs with their fake meat

What? As the co-founder of a 100% grass-fed beef restaurant, I am in the business of burgers and food. And…

July 12, 2019

Downtown Lowdown

The Crags to unveil new CD at party

Liggettdu1-i-syn It makes sense. In their early Syd Barrett days, Pink Floyd was an independent band with psychedelic leanings, a…

July 11, 2019