Columnists

Drowning in debt? Grab this life preserver

If you have credit card debt, you have plenty of company. Thirty-eight percent of U.S. households are carrying credit debt.…

January 31, 2017

From our Congressman

Trump’s foreign policy revolution risks greatness

du1-i-syn The foreign policy section has received far less attention than so revolutionary a declaration deserved. It radically redefined the…

January 30, 2017

Action Line

Fresh questions crop up with new vegetables

Clear containers of green bean broccoli tempted shoppers during the holidays, despite the fact that broccoli and beans come from…

January 29, 2017

From the Mayor

Ranking city projects first task for new year

du1-i-syn We may disagree at times and have our own personal beliefs, but on a local level, we put partisan…

January 29, 2017

From our Congressman

The tradition should continue Antiquities Act allows us to honor our collective history

I was also excited when he used his authority under the Antiquities Act to further honor our collective history by…

January 29, 2017

From our Congressman

Busy times for new face in Senate

Representative Don Coramdu1-i-syn Things are a little different for me. I am missing a couple of my trusted friends and…

January 29, 2017

From our Congressman

Prices are down, but state of agriculture good

du1-i-syn In a recent survey conducted for the Colorado Department of Agriculture by Colorado State University, 90 percent of Coloradans…

January 29, 2017

From our Congressman

Fluoridation in Durango: A dentist’s view

du1-i-syn I first remember reading about fluoride when I was helping my dad do repairs on a chiropractor’s office at…

January 29, 2017

Froma Harrop

Hitting our heads against a beautiful border wall

du1-i-syn Just his mouthing off on imports from Mexico has sent the Mexican peso cratering. That means Mexican products have…

January 27, 2017

La Plata Health Watch

Vaccinations are crucial to global public health

In this column, I’ve previously reflected on the decline in infant and child mortality in the last century. A walk…

January 26, 2017

Adventures in Motherhood

During holidays, it wasn’t stuff that mattered

The kids felt some disappointment about our Christmas festivities. When Rose opened, as one of her bigger presents, a beautiful,…

January 25, 2017

Snowsports Tips From Tex

Tex’s tips for tree skiing and riding

Osborndu1-i-syn For those of you that might be a little intimidated by going in the trees, take it easy and…

January 25, 2017

A Take on Tourism

Colorado tourism advertising is a boon for Durango

Bob Kunkeldu1-i-syn Durango and other Colorado destinations rely on, and greatly benefit from, the state’s $19.5 million investment in tourism…

January 24, 2017

From our Congressman

First day at Capitol brings memories

Barbara McLachlindu1-i-syn I never dreamed I would be working there some day, but here I am, still in awe of…

January 22, 2017

From our Congressman

Look at what’s in store for the future

Lucas Robbinsdu1-i-syn This can be interpreted in various ways – ranging from the meaning of how life moves on, to…

January 22, 2017

From our Congressman

Let students take ownership of educational growth

Vanessa Fisher, principal, Florida Mesa Elementary School in School District 9-Rdu1-i-syn When faced with these challenges, we can choose to…

January 22, 2017

From our Congressman

Fixing health care requires repeal of Obamacare

WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 12: Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) reads from a list of states with increasing…

January 22, 2017

From our Congressman

Your tax bill explained

Understanding how property taxes are collected and distributed is a good place to start. The county treasurer is legally tasked…

January 22, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

Travelers, get ready to be your own advocates

The incoming presidential administration has signaled that it intends to undo a wide range of federal regulations, many of which…

January 22, 2017

View from the Center

DAC welcomes new artistic forms of expression

Sotoskydu1-i-syn Some people think that performance artists are just “a bunch of weirdoes who love to get naked and scream…

January 21, 2017

Creating Community

Volunteering good for community and volunteers

I heard an interesting tidbit: 12.5 percent of Americans resolved to volunteer for a charity in 2017 (source unknown). Although…

January 21, 2017

On Real Estate

Home ownership is out-of-reach for many

Experts expect the upward trend to continue, which will push some potential homebuyers out of the market or require them…

January 20, 2017

Froma Harrop

Boycotts can be considered a form of speech

du1-i-syn Liberals have organized a campaign to boycott Simon & Schuster over its planned publication of a book by alt-right…

January 20, 2017

From the Extension Office

4-H teaches young people the skills of citizenship

This is done in a variety of ways. We develop skills for members to intelligently participate in group decision-making; provide…

January 19, 2017