Columnists

From the Extension Office

Hot tips for growing peppers in Colorado’s cool climate

Vegetable seed catalogs used to be a winter staple, but as with most things, the catalogs have gone digital and…

January 6, 2016

Authentic Aging

The challenge and difficulty of being cared for

My kids live up there and would have to care for me for a week or so after the procedure.…

January 6, 2016

Coroner's Report

Good judgment trumps rules about standards

When I was a resident, one of the first pathology standards to be drafted listed the measurements, dissections and observations…

January 6, 2016

Action Line

For most performances, the no-applause rule is claptrap

An age-old question when attending a live musical performance: When to applaud and when to refrain? The rule is pretty…

January 3, 2016

From the Extension Office

May the financial force be with you in 2016

Yoda’s sage advice to Luke Skywalker, played by Mark Hamill, also can be valuable for anyone trying to ensure their…

January 2, 2016

Serving Veterans

If you’re a vet, you should know what benefits are waiting for you

The La Plata County Veterans Service Office provides information and assistance to veterans and their families. There is a wide…

January 2, 2016

Columnists

HPV vaccine can prevent several types of cancer

If there were a vaccine against cancer wouldn’t you get it for your kids? Good news! The HPV vaccine can…

January 2, 2016

From our Congressman

Islam and terrorism

Is there a middle ground between Obama and Trump?

January 2, 2016

From our Congressman

Fancy footwork won’t fix finances

While I wish I could stay at home to enjoy winter, it’s time for me to head back to Denver…

January 2, 2016

From our Congressman

By mid-year war was touching all Americans

War bonds and scrap drives were now features of American life, as the country pulled together to win the conflict.…

January 2, 2016

Flies & Lies

Stripping baskets are not for nude fly fishing

She listened to his explanation long and hard. Then, after about two seconds of consideration, she told me, I mean…

December 31, 2015

View from the Fort

Jackson tribute, Wailers highlight month at FLC

Roshong Recital Hall starts Jan. 14 with a master class given by artists in residence, enhake, a talented quartet of…

December 31, 2015

La Plata Health Watch

Over time, your healthy choices become habits

It left me wondering why, after years of credible information about the adverse health effects of tobacco products, more than…

December 30, 2015

Neighbors

Holiday spirit abounded in Durango this year

On Dec. 17, the Strater Hotel held a Victorian Christmas dinner prepared by Arnold “Chef Safari” Ngumbao, complete with parlor…

December 29, 2015

Money Savvy

Success lies outside your comfort zone

Probably not. To make that leap, I bet you had to step out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself.…

December 29, 2015

From our Congressman

Exporting oil

Economics show ability to export and import oil is advisable

December 27, 2015

Columnists

Pull a snow job on Durango? It’s easy as a walk in the park!

Snowmen raise their stick arms in alarm as Republican front-runner The Donald inexplicably campaigns in Durango’s Memorial Park, proving that…

December 27, 2015

The Travel Troubleshooter

Flight trouble? This agency can help you

Thornton and her three young children were headed to a ranch vacation in Missoula, Montana. When they tried to check…

December 26, 2015

Population Matters

When shopping, help spare the trees of the tropics

In that country, with vast forests and where all steel is imported, why wouldn’t they use wood? I was told…

December 26, 2015

From our Congressman

Fewer guns, fewer shootings

Gun control is only way to counter troubling trend

December 26, 2015

Stewards of the Land

Life beneath the snow and ice

However, some of the most fascinating animals are those that manage to survive while remaining underneath large amounts of snow…

December 25, 2015

Murder Ink

“Woman with a Blue Pencil”: A disorienting, dazzling rabbit-hole of a book

After telling you that you absolutely need to read this book because it is fascinating and like no other book…

December 24, 2015

Adventures in Motherhood

Sweet traditions invigorate this cold, dark season

Rose takes a break to twist wire onto a small zoo of teddy bear ornaments, which she hangs merrily (merrily,…

December 23, 2015

Neighbors

Coming true: Dreams of ‘White Christmas’

Amy Barrett and her youngest son, Bryson, 7 months, wish Carroll “Pete” Peterson a Merry Christmas after attending Pete and…

December 22, 2015