The Travel Troubleshooter It’s a challenge to stay healthy while traveling “Once we started getting better, we heard from other passengers that half the ship had had the same virus, and… June 8, 2019
What's Up Downtown Hidden gems in downtown Durango Within those listings are several hidden downtown gems. These are off the beaten path perhaps, or just not as well… June 8, 2019
Kathleen Parker And a blind dog shall lead the humans – to love Thus, today’s column is dedicated to Ollie the Blind Poodle, also affectionately known as Ollie Oops. A toy poodle born… June 8, 2019
Guest Columns 9-R board, administrators, could learn from you Those whose parents owed $8 or more were to be given partial meals unless their accounts were paid off, and… June 8, 2019
Durango Nature Studies Cicadas enthrall visitors to the Durango Nature Center It was quite the year for our school-based programs, concluding with a relatively soggy spring season where we hosted nearly… June 7, 2019
Dear Abby Romance with ex’s sister causes rift My ex is having issues with our romance and has been trying to turn friends, our grown children and our… June 7, 2019
Creating Community Community plans for emergency response with diverse populations Kienedu1-i-syn The distressing loss of life during Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the Camp Fire in California in 2018 highlights… June 7, 2019
From the Extension Office Preventive health care you can apply year-round This act of self-care for the sake of cancer prevention (OK, wrinkle prevention) has been on my hit list of… June 7, 2019
Creating Community Keep your family (including pets) safe this summer Penneydu1-i-syn While the onset of warm weather motivates us to get outside, it also brings the risk of animal-, insect-… June 6, 2019
Downtown Lowdown iAM MUSIC to kick off concert series Liggettdu1-i-syn Teachers at Durango’s iAM MUSIC both “do” and “teach,” imparting their expertise to young music students in the classroom… June 6, 2019
Flies & Lies Setting goals First, they want to be able to master a cast. Little do they know this is a never-ending challenge. But… June 6, 2019
Robert Samuelson The brave and scary new world of trading blocs Since World War II, the international trading system has operated on the premise of “most favored nation (MFN),” meaning concessions… June 6, 2019
Nourishing Morsels Feeding the whole family With all the fad diets and changes in nutrition research and philosophies, it can make even the most health-conscious parent… June 5, 2019
Dear Abby Unhappy wife is loath to be first in her family to divorce I have tried hard to stay with him, although I feel stupid for doing it. You see, my parents were… June 5, 2019
From the Extension Office Raise your garden beds to get plants growing All this moisture is such a godsend after months of dryness in 2017 and 2018, and when you live (and… June 4, 2019
Coroner's Report What to do when a man crosses a line? He began by complimenting my clothes and appearance. During class, he would almost always select me to demonstrate techniques of… June 4, 2019
Michael Gerson Harriet Tubman will always have the last laugh Even so, the Trump administration’s recent snubbing of Harriet Tubman in favor of extending Andrew Jackson’s run as the face… June 4, 2019
Michael Gerson Harriet Tubman will always have the last laugh Even so, the Trump administration’s recent snubbing of Harriet Tubman in favor of extending Andrew Jackson’s run as the face… June 4, 2019
Guest Columns Joe Biden, you should be proud of your crime billl One of these attacks is cynical. The other is dangerous. It’s worth recalling what life in much of urban America… June 3, 2019
Guest Columns There’s a story about river flooding not being told River forecasters paying attention to Colorado’s banner snowpack this year are predicting runoff will fill reservoirs and provide for exciting… June 2, 2019
Authentic Aging Sleeping bags and unfinished business It has traveled many wonderful places with me and kept me warm and comfortable at night. I see no reason… June 1, 2019
Guest Columns Help us to help all of the bears I’m happy to say that communities in Southwest Colorado are aware of bear issues and we’re working together: the city… June 1, 2019
Thomas Friedman China deserves Trump The U.S. president is right to force China to the trade table now, but the stakes are high and the… June 1, 2019
The Travel Troubleshooter Avoid these travel hacks for a smoother summer vacation Consider what happened to the Lufthansa passenger who tried one of the oldest travel tricks in the book, a strategy… June 1, 2019