Columnists

Stamina required for this joyous, raucous Spanish wedding

Our family was lucky enough to be invited because it was a true cultural experience, as well as one of…

May 20, 2018

When it’s about luggage, basic isn’t a bad thing

The Lifepack Carry-on Closet is a hard-sided spinner with a shelving system inside that expands and attaches to the handle.…

May 20, 2018

Dear Abby

Family can’t follow wedding RSVP

My adult children always ask me to call my siblings to check whether they are coming or not so some…

May 20, 2018

Thinking Green

San Juan Wilderness Act strategically protects mountains’ beauty

Safeguarding that unspoiled beauty and recreational appeal is at the heart of the recently introduced San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act.…

May 19, 2018

What's Up Downtown

Event season in full swing downtown

The food booths will be set up a little differently this year, which should help ease congestion. The Taste will…

May 19, 2018

Guest Columns

Stein: More than a local newspaper – a partnership

Support local news to ensure we stay informed and engaged

May 19, 2018

Guest Columns

Minkler: Be wary of wolf reintroduction in Colorado

The more I have learned about wolf reintroduction into the lower 48, though, the more misgivings I have about the…

May 19, 2018

Robert Samuelson

Our new capitalism strikingly resembles the old

That has been true for most of our history. To be sure, economic change now abounds: The internet; vast U.S.…

May 19, 2018

Guest Columns

Writers on the Range: Colorado moves to block river access

(Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado) Mark Squillacedu1-i-syn A local landowner claims that Hill is trespassing when he stands…

May 19, 2018

Dear Abby

Public overlooks woman’s anxiety

The problem is, when I try to explain that I suffer from GAD (generalized anxiety disorder), which affects my ability…

May 19, 2018

From the Extension Office

Incidents of racial bias are common and must be stopped

On April 30, two Native American prospective teen students were approached by campus police while on a group tour of…

May 18, 2018

Columnists

Every dog in the shelter deserves second chance

La Plata County Humane Society Looking to add a shelter dog to your family? Sometimes it’s easy! You just come…

May 18, 2018

Durango School News

Public helps Durango School District improve safety measures

This is an important topic, for which great concerns have been raised among all residents, given recent events across the…

May 18, 2018

Kathleen Parker

Parker: The dissonance of an embassy celebration, Gaza carnage

Kathleen Parkerdu1-i-syn Monday started the week with a jolt in Jerusalem, where the U.S. and Israel celebrated the American embassy…

May 18, 2018

Dear Abby

Neighbor has tanning dilemma

I would like to enjoy our pool (how to put this delicately?) without tan lines. I do not want to…

May 18, 2018

Guest Columns

Diaz: Get outdoors to celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day

Ashley Diazdu1-i-syn In the Four Corners, we are particularly blessed with endless opportunities, whether you choose to venture north into…

May 17, 2018

Guest Columns

Robinson: Categorizing ‘real Americans’ is offensive

Eugene Robinsondu1-i-syn Republicans are cynically peddling this un-American conceit. “Real Americans” elected and continue to support President Trump, they claim,…

May 17, 2018

Dear Abby

Mom too tired to help kids

I teach, so my day is spent dealing with other people’s kids, and then I pick my own kids up.…

May 17, 2018

David Brooks

Brooks: Trump’s lizard wisdom plays out in thug world

Brooksdu1-i-syn Operating in the New York construction world meant dealing with S&A Concrete, co-owned by “Fat Tony” Salerno of the…

May 16, 2018

Dear Abby

Woman wants to replace lost recipes

Most of my family members have died, so they can no longer be a resource for the traditional dishes I…

May 16, 2018

Thoughts Along The Way

What became of the virtue of civility?

Leigh Waggonerdu1-i-syn There was a certain agreed-upon decorum that was common, even expected among members of our society. Oh, I’m…

May 15, 2018

Guest Columns

Huser: Hiding details of child suicide solves nothing

Dr. Carol Huserdu1-i-syn According to an article in The Durango Herald, the bill’s supporters – including the Colorado Corners Association…

May 15, 2018

Nicholas Kristof

Kristof: Trump vandalizes the Iran deal

Trump is abandoning the Iran deal, with nothing to replace it, even though his own secretary of state and chairman…

May 15, 2018

Frank Bruni

Bruni: Renounce Pelosi, ignore Trump … and win?

Like Lamb, he’s a veteran, he’s young and he’s brand new to politics. And like Lamb, he has exceeded expectations…

May 15, 2018