Columnists

Backpacks are making a comeback – here are some of the best

For many, the “aha” moment came this summer as they watched a crowd of in-the-know travelers breeze through the terminal…

September 10, 2017

Dear Abby

Lack of financial planning leaves an uncertain future

Mom has told me several times they should be in our will instead of others we have chosen. My husband…

September 10, 2017

What's up in Durango Skies

Explore many objects around the night sky’s summer triangle

This month is a good time to see the constellations and deep sky objects around the summer triangle. The summer…

September 9, 2017

Gulliford's Travels

Inside the walls of time: In Hermosa, Fisher house carries 1890s legacy

Some of those fruit trees still stand, as does the historic Fisher house, which is a testament to early agriculture,…

September 9, 2017

From our Congressman

Givon: A tale of two cultures, and their dangerous divide

It is the story of two cultures that have ceased to communicate, and have over the years grown to viscerally…

September 9, 2017

On the Law

Edwards: Colorado Open Records Act goes ‘native’

Anthony Edwards CORA is the law allowing the public to access government records. For example, in wage-theft cases, digital information…

September 9, 2017

From our Congressman

Pohl: Wildfire lessons from Hurricane Harvey

Kelly Pohl Cities of all sizes in nearly all places are at risk of disasters, as we’ve seen with recent…

September 9, 2017

From our Congressman

Bowen: A summer camp primer on health insurance

'Asta Bowen In that spirit, here is a quick summer camp on a topic most of us avoid like the…

September 9, 2017

The Tourism Effect

Tourism: Is it worth the investment?

Here is some almost mind-boggling information concerning the effect of tourism on our economy: As of 2015, tourism accounted for…

September 9, 2017

Dear Abby

Parents angered after kid’s baby sitter drops the ball

When we got back, she yelled at us for taking longer than expected to get home (because of circumstances out…

September 9, 2017

Durango Nature Studies

For kids, real connections to nature have a lasting impact

But the flurry of youthful activity around town confirms that it has begun. And as it has been with the…

September 8, 2017

Flies & Lies

‘Wild, stronger, together’

Two years ago, Kami Swingle and her husband Nick, new Durango residents working in the fly fishing industry, were invited…

September 8, 2017

From the Extension Office

Skip the vitamins, focus on nutrient-dense foods

It is easy to fulfill the recommendation of 2½ cups daily of any combination of fruits and vegetables. Just with…

September 8, 2017

Creating Community

Here’s to those who help people with disabilities thrive

A Direct Support Professional – or “DSP” – is a person who assists an individual with disabilities to thrive in…

September 8, 2017

Clubhouse Porch

Grab friends, family for a golf round this fall

I highlight the latter when I ran into a former fellow employee this week as I was waiting to go…

September 8, 2017

From our Congressman

Rubin: Trump didn’t have the nerve to announce DACA repeal

Jennifer Rubin Instead, he sent out longtime anti-immigrant advocate Attorney General Jeff Sessions (never has there been a harsh measure…

September 8, 2017

Dear Abby

Husband’s distress over ex’s bad news perplexes new wife

I have never questioned my husband’s love or devotion to me. What’s bothering me is his reaction to the news.…

September 8, 2017

From our Congressman

Keillor: Federal relief for Minnesota winters? Count me in

Garrison Keillor Sunday on Fox News, Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas would need upward of $150 billion in federal aid…

September 7, 2017

Dear Abby

Wife concerned about husband talking to neighborhood kids

Sometimes when Roger and I take walks, we run into children playing in a yard or biking up and down…

September 7, 2017

Ross Douthat

Douthat: Right wing books, wrong answers

Ross Douthat<br><br>(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times) Judged by their covers, the two books that I chose to spoil my…

September 6, 2017

Dear Abby

Mother hasn’t told husband he’s not the father

DEAR BIG MISTAKE: Not knowing your husband, I can’t guess at how he will react when you break the news.…

September 6, 2017

Action Line

Santa Rita pit offers ironic scene for lookie-loos

City officials assure concerned residents that the lone porta-potty at the bottom of the construction pit is not the $64…

September 5, 2017

Shelf Life

Library should represent the diversity of its community

Irwin A topic that is one of the basic tenets of librarianship is freedom of speech. The tragic events in…

September 5, 2017

Dear Abby

Young woman falls for new man during boyfriend’s deployment

During his first deployment, Matt broke up with me. He told me he didn’t want to see me again when…

September 5, 2017