Columnists

Art a point of pride in our community

Haydu1-i-syn It seems everywhere I turn, somebody is making something and everyone is supporting one another in their efforts. All…

October 19, 2017

Durango School News

Perseverance is a crucial character trait for students

As human beings, we find ourselves looking more and more for instant gratification. If a task is challenging, we often…

October 19, 2017

Ross Douthat

Douthat: What’s the matter with Republicans?

Ross Douthat<br><br>(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times)du1-i-syn At the time, Frank’s analysis had two flaws. First, it minimized the importance…

October 19, 2017

From our Congressman

Gerson: The religious right has become a tribe of sycophants

Michael Gersondu1-i-syn The president was received as a hero. Steve Bannon and Sebastian Gorka – both fired from the White…

October 19, 2017

Dear Abby

Hoarder risks mother’s health

It’s terrible. The garbage has reached the ceiling in parts of the room. This has been going on for many…

October 19, 2017

From the Extension Office

Come to Halloween Ball to learn about 4-H opportunities

This free event will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, in the Extension Building at the…

October 18, 2017

From our Congressman

Brooks: We are dividing into upswingers and downswingers

David Brooksdu1-i-syn In 1980 the U.S. had a slight edge in gross domestic product per capita over Germany, Japan, France…

October 18, 2017

Dear Abby

Girlfriend not OK with bachelor party

I’m worried about him and his friends going to strip clubs, topless pool parties, etc. I don’t mind him enjoying…

October 18, 2017

Thoughts Along The Way

Into the still of night

Dark. Quiet. Still. No one had been on the roads. Houses were still unlit. But as I sat there, gathering…

October 17, 2017

From our Congressman

Ganzert: Older is better – think of senior dogs this Adopt-A-Dog Month

Robin Ganzert, Ph.D., President and CEO, American Humanedu1-i-syn Despite a recent uptick in shelter adoptions, each year an estimated 670,000…

October 17, 2017

From our Congressman

Krugman: The GOP is no party for honest men

Paul Krugmandu1-i-syn For the plan does indeed favor the wealthy — overwhelmingly, undeniably. It’s shocking that as many as 40…

October 17, 2017

Dear Abby

Phone call ruins hanky-panky

I told her not to answer, but when our married daughter’s name was caller-ID-announced, she said she had to take…

October 17, 2017

Nicholas Kristof

Kristof: Trump’s approach escalates North Korea tensions

Nicholas Kristofdu1-i-syn Yet after my five-day visit to North Korea with three New York Times colleagues, such a nuclear war…

October 16, 2017

Dear Abby

Mom wonders how often to write

I had read on a Marine family site that frequent letters from home are encouraged, so I had letters written…

October 16, 2017

Action Line

Flying with yogurt cup? Airport security is lactose intolerant

Have you read about the plan to spend $465,000 on remodeling the Durango airport terminal next year? It’s supposed to…

October 15, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

If hotel alarm clocks tick you off, you’re not alone

Why? Just check into any hotel and try to do anything with the timepiece next to your bed, like set…

October 15, 2017

Dear Abby

Mom wants children’s griping to end

I’m an old lady, and I don’t need this stress. I love all my children. They all are successful people…

October 15, 2017

What's up in Durango Skies

Explore the constellation Pegasus during autumn months

Autumn brings not only a change in the weather, but also a major transition in your stargazing targets. Many of…

October 14, 2017

From our Congressman

Rynott: Natural gas as a bridge fuel – Has its time finally come? (Full-length version)

Tim Rynottdu1-i-syn Five years ago, the U.S. overtook Russia as the number one gas producer in the world. With the…

October 14, 2017

From our Congressman

Gross: RAISE Act threatens to diminish our nation

My father, an only child, was sent away by his parents to England, at the age of 14, on a…

October 14, 2017

On the Law

Golden: Reading the fine print to make sure your contract protects you

Ken Goldendu1-i-syn I am frequently asked to review contracts that lack important provisions or key terms between the parties, or…

October 14, 2017

From our Congressman

Lachelt: Transparency regarding environmental venture

Gwen Lacheltdu1-i-syn Since my first campaign in 2012, I made clear I would do all I could to reduce toxic…

October 14, 2017

From our Congressman

Rynott: Natural gas as a bridge fuel – Has its time finally come?

Tim Rynottdu1-i-syn In only 21 months, U.S. LNG producers have gone from exporting nearly nil to almost 2 billion cubic…

October 14, 2017

Dear Abby

Divorcing mom’s kids in awkward spot

My wife moved to a rental house. Now she imposes him on our children at the rental and brings him…

October 14, 2017