Columnists

From our Congressman

Do not homogenize all of Main Avenue

The new clients for the old Francisco’s want to retain the lovely veranda, which should be enough to keep a…

February 29, 2016

Action Line

Not all is what it ‘seams’ with smelly gas seep

Action Line has a nose for news, and this situation just didn’t pass the smell test. Something is indeed rotten…

February 28, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Congress needs to protect rights of air travelers

Not much, unfortunately. The current legislation to fund the FAA, widely believed to be the best chance in years to…

February 27, 2016

Creating Community

This year, take a giant leap forward in volunteering

If you can commit to helping out for one day this year, you will be doing a tremendous service for…

February 27, 2016

From our Congressman

Symbolic racism

Confederate flag history steeped in oppression

February 27, 2016

From our Congressman

Planned Parenthood staff deserve a raise

Sandra Elizabeth Planned Parenthood is not only the nation’s foremost leader in top-notch reproductive health care for women, but it…

February 27, 2016

Population Matters

‘Don’t get pregnant’ no substitute for contraception

The Zika virus, declared “public health emergency of international concern,” is the cause of the Salvadorian government’s warning against pregnancy.…

February 27, 2016

Stewards of the Land

Do not disturb wildlife during the cold winter months

Elk winter in herds to discourage predators and sleep together for warmth.Courtesy of MK Gunn While some animals are hibernating…

February 26, 2016

Get Growing

Attention gardeners, plan now to enter county fair in August

By Judy Bolton Every February during the snow melt “slush fest,” I start dreaming about growing beautiful flowers and vegetables.…

February 24, 2016

La Plata Health Watch

For young kids, cold medicines are a no-no

If you think hungry and tired make for a cranky toddler, then try adding cold symptoms. Like most of us,…

February 24, 2016

Adventures in Motherhood

After injury, kids are the best medicine

I know. Highly cautious middle-aged mothers are not the typical profile for concussions. I’m still a little baffled, but there’s…

February 24, 2016

From our Congressman

Highways, buildings need adequate funding

I am running House Bill 16-1138, which is very important to ensure that the Colorado Department of Transportation and capital…

February 23, 2016

Neighbors

Reading Club studies creative women

Ann Norris, right, assisted by Gayle Brown, shows Reading Club of Durango members one of her most treasured quilts before…

February 23, 2016

A Take on Tourism

What’s a persona to do?

Kunkel Consumer intelligence gathering has been going on for a long time, and has become its own industry. The business…

February 23, 2016

From our Congressman

Currency

Out with old to make room for new

February 21, 2016

Action Line

Action Line Elevator’s halfway service prompts half-baked theories

Action Line ponders the complexities of how the West Building with four floors has an elevator sign saying it serves…

February 21, 2016

On Real Estate

Changing times mean changing home trends

As an example, our aging population and the trend of adult children returning home are making separate master suites with…

February 20, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Airlines keep packing on fees for checked bags

After all, the couple were flying from London to Newark, New Jersey, in premium economy class. But when they tried…

February 20, 2016

From our Congressman

Election year

Understand changes as to how Colorado elections are run

February 20, 2016

From our Congressman

U.S. should work to improve voter turnout

Seth Marvin-Vanderryn Everything from personal attacks by candidates to talk of foreign policy has become common dialogue in the United…

February 20, 2016

From our Congressman

Peaceful classrooms lead to a more peaceful world

Polino Unfortunately, as humans, we are wired to focus on what’s negative or potentially harmful – it was necessary for…

February 20, 2016

View from the Center

Art in Durango brightens Feb. doldrums

Scott, Cristie While some may see this time as a static slice in the calendar, deep in these pockets of…

February 18, 2016

Thinking Green

Gas bust is call to look for new energy sources

For some readers, this question is an abstraction; for others, it is deeply personal. In the past few months, economic…

February 17, 2016

From the Extension Office

4-H clubs teach members skills to become leaders

Across America, the 4-H Youth Development organization believes strongly in providing leadership and life skills for our next generation of…

February 17, 2016