Columnists

Clubhouse Porch

Give me the Navajo Trail over the U.S. Open

No matter how you slice it, give me green and lush over drab and formerly gravelly. Lay that word out…

June 24, 2015

Neighbors

No eagles, but birdies flying high for golf

With four (and building) golf courses in La Plata County, there’s no doubt folks here love trying to get a…

June 23, 2015

Money Savvy

Sharing can make money, build bonds

Would you like to make a little extra money each month or avoid buying more stuff that ends up as…

June 23, 2015

Action Line

With chilly spring, trees were freezing their buds off

The “dead” trees in the Florida Road medians are Japanese tree lilacs (Syringa reticulata), a normally tough-as-nails specimen. This year,…

June 21, 2015

The Travel Troubleshooter

Hotel or house? That endless summer choice

That’s the best answer anyone can give to the summer’s hottest question: Should I book a hotel or a vacation…

June 20, 2015

Red Cross and you

Texas flooding-recovery stories

The American Red Cross has been busy the past few weeks helping residents of Texas and surrounding states recover from…

June 20, 2015

Creating Community

Father’s Day a good chance for men to evaluate health

Lopez Do you know the greatest threats to men’s health? The list is surprisingly short. The top causes of death…

June 20, 2015

Talk about Town

Durango a great college town

Fort Lewis College ran into the No. 4 mark by Niche Rankings in their 2015 Best College Towns in America…

June 20, 2015

Talk about Town

Longing for Snowdown?

These images compiled by Snowdown organizers are designed to start getting locals in the mood for the 1980s-themed festivities starting…

June 20, 2015

From our Congressman

Holistic farming

Care for soil—not more chemicals—is the answer, even in the face of drought

June 20, 2015

View from the Center

Get ready: Durango is rife with summer performing arts

Because our education system increasingly is emphasizing science, technology, engineering and math, art – especially the performing arts – is…

June 18, 2015

Downtown Lowdown

Unique sound of Papa Otis blends old with the new

The band, whose mainstay has been drummer Steve Mendias, has evolved from a three-piece celebrating rock music straight out of…

June 18, 2015

From our Congressman

Summer efforts lay groundwork for next year’s legislative session

This week, I am grateful that some knowledgeable water professionals will give me a thorough tour of the South Platte…

June 17, 2015

Thinking Green

Dear Chief Tidwell, it’s time to right your agency’s wrong

Well, here’s a very immediate and concrete request. Next week, representatives from a number of community groups will be visiting…

June 17, 2015

From the Extension Office

Exchange program provides 4-H’ers new view of Colorado

4-H D2D (Durango to Denver) is an exchange opportunity for young people to learn about the kids and cultures of…

June 17, 2015

Clubhouse Porch

Golf scribe ready for Navajo Trail Open

I have been a part of the coverage of the NTO, be it broadcasting on the radio or in print,…

June 17, 2015

Neighbors

Yes, please and thank you are only the start

Bizia Greene, owner of the Etiquette School of Santa Fe, explains how to eat continental-style to Ben MacKenzie, son of…

June 16, 2015

Action Line

‘Potted’ plant isn’t what some tourists think it is

Downtown’s recently installed flower barrels feature a palmate plant with seven leaflets, which could be misidentified by non-gardeners: It’s a…

June 14, 2015

The Travel Troubleshooter

You don’t have to take ‘no’ for an answer

Thinking of taking “no” for an answer from a travel company? Let Alan Schroeder talk you out of it. When…

June 13, 2015

Creating Community

Bystanders can help step in to stop bullying

This may be an overstatement in some cases, but I do wonder if there are ever innocent bystanders in an…

June 13, 2015

From our Congressman

A legacy of lessons

Charles E. Schumacher left behind memories of beauty and craftsmanship

June 13, 2015

From our Congressman

A quick overview of Colorado landlord-tenant law

One question that comes up is what occurs when the period of the tenancy is over. After the lease period…

June 13, 2015

Serving Veterans

Farmington Vet Center provides readjustment counseling services

Vet Centers are community-based and are part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Congress later extended this service to those…

June 12, 2015

Downtown Lowdown

High Rollers bring country to Strater, fresh off a hit in France

The High Rollers will perform Friday at the Henry Strater Theatre. They are bass player and vocalist Andy Janowsky, Jeff…

June 11, 2015