Columnists

Finding a handyman shouldn’t be a hands-off task

It’s not often that Action Line scratches his head, furrows his eyebrows and reads a question over and over. This…

April 10, 2017

Karma, precedent and now we have the nuclear option

du1-i-syn Everyone appeals to high principle, when everyone knows these fights are about raw power. When Democrat Harry Reid had…

April 10, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

Space invaders: When pat-downs get personal

“She went over every part of my body,” says Leary, a retired librarian from Westford, Massachusetts. “It took more than…

April 9, 2017

Dear Abby

If grandparents aren’t online, find another way to connect

DEAR MODERN MAN: By age 9, if your son isn’t interested in talking to his grandparents, and his grandparents make…

April 8, 2017

Neighbors

Durango High School theater troupe raises money for nationals

Durango High School junior Curtis Salinger has makeup applied as he prepares to rehearse the character of the Beast in…

April 8, 2017

From the State Senate

Budget week brings long days, hectic schedule to Legislature

Coramdu1-i-syn It is too bad that some amendments to the budget can be so contentious that some members lose their…

April 8, 2017

From our Congressman

Walkers using the Animas River Trail should be wary of proposed e-bike plan

Currently, all of these activities are compatible, as the users travel at relatively low rates of speed and can negotiate…

April 8, 2017

From the Mayor

Our own attitudes and ideals shape our communities and our nation

Rinderledu1-i-syn As the conversation progressed, I heard optimism in his voice, especially as he talked about his opportunities in this…

April 8, 2017

From our Congressman

Monument status may damage Bears Ears

Stilesdu1-i-syn Had I not lived here all these decades but simply viewed the recent debate about the Bears Ears from…

April 8, 2017

What's up in Durango Skies

How to spot space dust falling to earth

This is the time of year to dust off your telescope if it has been in the closet over the…

April 8, 2017

Dear Abby

Husband seeks solution for jealousy

There was a recent misunderstanding that led to an awakening of a jealous side to me that I never had,…

April 7, 2017

View from the Fort

Year starting to wind down at FLC, but entertainment abounds

Blaylockdu1-i-syn “Two Halves Form a Whole,” the art department’s graduating senior art and design majors exhibition, runs from March 31…

April 7, 2017

Froma Harrop

Liberals find community, and that could be big

Portrait of Froma Harropdu1-i-syn It took the presidency of Donald Trump to shock them out of their quietude. They emerged…

April 7, 2017

A Take on Tourism

A Take on Tourism ‘Staycation’: What’s old is what’s new again

Or, you did it years ago and haven’t done it since. Or, the stuff you’ll take time to do when…

April 6, 2017

Thomas Friedman

Dealing with Syrian situation is now up to Trump

(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times)du1-i-syn But Tuesday, tragically, Trump got this lesson in foreign policy via a truly vile…

April 6, 2017

Durango Nature Studies

Make Earth Day count for our kids

Durango Nature Studies will hold its eighth annual Earth Day Festival and 5k on April 23 at Rotary Park.Durango Herald…

April 6, 2017

From our Congressman

Administration should face opium addiction despair

David Brooksdu1-i-syn If we lived in a normal country the Trump White House would launch a major initiative to combat…

April 5, 2017

Neighbors

After a snowy weekend, festive blooms for celebrations

Neighbors columnist These people may need snow tires to go into the high country for their birthdays: Jim Edmanson, John…

April 4, 2017

Mike Littwin

Bennet not happy with either option on Gorsuch nomination

Mike Littwin, The Colorado Independentdu1-i-syn “I don’t think it’s wise for our party to filibuster this nominee or for Republicans…

April 4, 2017

Nicholas Kristof

Civilization is built on art and humanities, not just microchips

du1-i-syn We’re struggling with terrorism, refugees, addiction, and grizzlies besieging schools. Isn’t it snobbish to fuss over Trump’s plans to…

April 4, 2017

Neighbors

Molly Matava named Boys and Girls Club’s Youth of Year

Molly Matava has been named Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls Club of La Plalta County.Courtesy of…

April 3, 2017

Action Line

Action Line Pueblo plates get a chile reception from New Mexico

Colorado drivers may be able to purchase a “Pueblo chiles” plate soon, which would steam some in New Mexico.Courtesy There’s…

April 3, 2017

From the Extension Office

Choose the right tree to fit into a smaller, urban lot

I had some suggestions for large trees that could work if they’re given enough room to fully mature. Oftentimes, homeowners…

April 3, 2017

From our Congressman

200 years of public health has doubled our life expectancy

Claire Ninde, San Juan Basin Public Healthdu1-i-syn People died painfully, mostly in infancy or childhood, primarily from diseases such as…

April 3, 2017