From our Congressman Gangloff: Shrink Bears Ears? Teddy’s rolling over in his grave Deborah Gangloffdu1-i-syn Instead of arguing, like President Trump did, that Bears Ears was a “federal land grab“, Zinke confirms that… July 8, 2017
Dear Abby Twins disagree to go separate ways My sister was hurt and upset when I told her I prefer that we go to separate colleges, and she… July 8, 2017
Gulliford's Travels Sheep wagons: From Old West function to New West fashion Unlike bridles, saddle blankets or rusty tractors, here’s a part of Western Americana that you can fix up, sleep in… July 7, 2017
What's Up Downtown An update on panhandling downtown Panhandling has definitely decreased when compared to the past two summers. However, last summer, things started out slowly but went… July 7, 2017
What's up in Durango Skies The length of a solar day varies slightly Saturday night is a full moon. We are also less than a month after the summer solstice. The combination of… July 7, 2017
Get Growing Two alternative grass options that can thrive in our dry climate When it comes to lawns, turf or grass, many of us have a preconceived idea that they are water hogs,… July 7, 2017
Creating Community Senate health care bill hurts people with disabilities In its current state, this bill and the Medicaid cuts that it includes would be devastating to people with disabilities.… July 7, 2017
View from the Fort Summer’s in full swing, and so are the festivals and fun Blaylockdu1-i-syn Music in the Mountains is just about ready to launch their amazing summer festival. Their mission is “To produce… July 7, 2017
Robert Samuelson Samuelson: Too many of us have a vested interest in division du1-i-syn Just 20 percent of Americans trust the government to “do the right thing just about always or most of… July 7, 2017
Dear Abby Bluesman’s wife feels no love after festival incident A couple of gigs ago, Ray played at an outdoor festival. So there I sat, in the rain, in the… July 7, 2017
From our Congressman Bruni: Chris Christie’s tutorial in hubris Frank Brunidu1-i-syn Beware the politician who doesn’t give a damn for decorum. What he markets as irreverence can be something… July 6, 2017
From our Congressman Keillor: Blind man in a hotel room UNITED STATES – SEPTEMBER 30: Garrison Keillor, author, humorist, and radio personality, poses for a portrait in New York, U.S.,… July 6, 2017
Dear Abby Man faces choosing between job and his dream lifestyle I’m torn between leaving my job to move and live the life I dream of, or staying where I am… July 6, 2017
Thoughts Along The Way Whatever will be, will be? Leigh Waggonerdu1-i-syn The question has to do with the notion of radical acceptance: “When should we just let things be… July 6, 2017
From the Extension Office College students must plan carefully when taking out a loan There is so much to figure out: what to pack, campus safety, class schedules, dining hall needs, roommates – the… July 5, 2017
From our Congressman Brooks: Why did many working class voters support Trump? David Brooksdu1-i-syn And yet over this time, Donald Trump’s approval rating has remained unchanged, at 40 percent. During this period,… July 5, 2017
Dear Abby Widow reconsiders romantic overture from an old friend Last night, a dear friend visited. He knew both of us for years. I had flirted with him last year,… July 5, 2017
From our Congressman Gerson: We must not let our founding ideals be forgotten Michael Gersondu1-i-syn The Declaration is an odd source of national pride since it can only be properly read in a… July 4, 2017
Nicholas Kristof Kristof: Good news, despite what you’ve heard Nicholas Kristofdu1-i-syn To explain why, let me start with a story. I’m on my annual win-a-trip journey with a university… July 4, 2017
Dear Abby Family cycle of abuse is legacy of sexual predator Abby, my niece has some issues. Her parents caught her sexting twice that I know of and took her phone… July 4, 2017
Froma Harrop You should know, the American flag is not a rag Harrop It happens that strict laws still on the books cover the display of the American flag and use of… July 3, 2017
From our Congressman James: An old timer in a new age Tom Jamesdu1-i-syn Everyone under the age of 21 still said “yes ma’am” and “no sir.” While I’ve worked hard at… July 3, 2017
The Travel Troubleshooter Will artificial intelligence improve travel? New artificial intelligence technologies promise to make travel a little smarter. The latest entrant is Aeromexico’s new AI-based customer-service bot,… July 2, 2017
Authentic Aging Wisdom is one of few things that doesn’t diminish with age After all the experiences, ups and downs, accomplishments and failures, we have to be a bit more seasoned to life… July 2, 2017