Columnists

Culture Gulch

Really, this requiem was marvelous

Answer: It’s not easy, and that’s the theme of this column. The concert in question is last weekend’s “The Dream…

October 15, 2015

View from the Center

In Durango, arts education never gets old

Zach Harrison, 7, son of Rachel and Jay Harrison, is one of the many youths who have taken music lessons…

October 15, 2015

From the Extension Office

4-H projects develop character, skills: Enroll now

All enrollments for 4-H club members, leaders and volunteers will be done online at https://colorado.4honline.com. This is a new requirement…

October 14, 2015

Get Growing

Imbibe in bulbs’ color and history

By Melanie Palmer Fall gardening chores are not complete without planting spring-blooming bulbs. I always look forward to adding to…

October 14, 2015

Thinking Green

Rabble-rousing can inspire us to make change

Sordid intra-party politics playing out in broad daylight, now that’s a writer’s ticket. And yet, I’ll pass. At the risk…

October 14, 2015

Neighbors

Shanta holds a different kind of fundraiser

One of Shanta Foundation’s core philosophies is that they help Pa-o villagers in Myanmar help themselves. Villagers at one of…

October 13, 2015

A Take on Tourism

Dynamics of legalized pot make it unlikely fodder for tourism marketing

In 2013, voters approved Proposition AA which allowed the state to collect excise and sales tax on marijuana. In 2014-2015…

October 13, 2015

Action Line

In Durango, no-shows make their presence known

Action Line, being a gentleman, congratulates you on your sensational, successful soiree. But now please allow Action Line to speak…

October 11, 2015

The Travel Troubleshooter

Traveling down the rough road of broken trust

It’s a question seldom asked. But when I checked into the Mountain Sky Guest Ranch near Emigrant, Montana, recently, I…

October 10, 2015

Creating Community

What are behaviors and what do we do with them?

Literally, everything we do is a behavior. Every time we act or react, it is a behavior. All of our…

October 10, 2015

From our Congressman

Say ‘yes’ to Question 1A

First property tax increase in decades needed for roads and bridges

October 10, 2015

From our Congressman

Fair housing laws affect landlords, tenants

Salkind Often, this lecture is accompanied by colorful charts showing the demand curve and long lectures discussing the supply relationship,…

October 10, 2015

On the Run

Mountain Chile Cha Cha turns 10

Race director Morgan Murray vividly recalls that first year and how stressed and excited he was to put on an…

October 8, 2015

Downtown Lowdown

Las Cafeteras’ ‘Real History of the Americas’

While Los Lobos may be the best-known East Los Angeles band to blend rock and traditional music of Mexico to…

October 8, 2015

View from the Fort

World music highlights eclectic October at The Fort

On the 12th, dance at the concert hall to Las Cafeteras. Born in the streets of Los Angeles, Las Cafeteras…

October 8, 2015

Gulliford's Travels

Couple restores mining-era boardinghouse outside Silverton

Only it wasn’t little. It was the historic miners’ boardinghouse adjacent to the Animas River outside Silverton near Eureka –…

October 7, 2015

Durango Nature Studies

New boxes will give you a bird’s-eye view of nests

New bird boxes at the Durango Nature Center will provide visitors a chance to observe birds building their nests or…

October 7, 2015

What's up in Durango Skies

Look carefully to see Venus in daytime sky

Our brains fool us into thinking things near the horizon are bigger than they really are. And the power of…

October 7, 2015

Durango School News

Athletics add key elements to student growth

While academic achievement is a key focus, we continue to seek ways to support our students in developing the non-academic…

October 6, 2015

Money Savvy

Plan wisely for remarkable moments

What did you say? Was is it vacation, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah or a long-dreamed-of adventure? There is no right answer…

October 5, 2015

Action Line

Oh deer, loose moose tests its mettle in the river

Crowds gather along the banks of the Animas River Sept. 25 to watch a bull moose standing in the waters…

October 4, 2015

From our Congressman

Dishonorable discharges

Cases of dismissed gays, lesbians, victims of PTSD should be reviewed

October 3, 2015

The Travel Troubleshooter

Drivers beware: Don’t fall prey to gas-price scams

The $2.41 price per gallon was a few cents lower than average, so he assumed he had found a bargain.…

October 3, 2015

Creating Community

Promotor Program leads us closer to health equity

Ninde Health equity refers to ending inequalities that affect racial, low-income and other vulnerable populations to ensure that everyone will…

October 3, 2015