Columnists

La Plata County 4-H gears up for an exciting year of travel and learning

La Plata County 4-H members are set for a year of extraordinary experiences, embarking on journeys that promise to shape…

March 5, 2025

Stewards of the Land

The magic is always there

SJMA's Snow Ambassador, Colin Courtney, stationed at Andrews Lake Winter Parking Area. (Courtesy of Colin Courtney) Winter seems to come…

March 5, 2025

Downtown Lowdown

Dana Ariel plays iAM MUSIC

Making it in the music business means surrounding yourself with a good team and a pocketful of good songs. Both…

March 5, 2025

Dear Abby

New neighbor gets more than a welcome

DEAR ABBY: I’m a gay man living in a predominantly straight community. About a year ago, a married couple moved…

March 5, 2025

Dear Abby

Mother left out of group picture

DEAR ABBY: After being married overseas, my daughter recently held a wedding reception stateside. My husband and his sister were…

March 5, 2025

Opinion

Both political parties have failed ‘We the People’

I had planned on writing about potential water shortage issues this year and steps we can take to get through…

March 5, 2025

From the Extension Office

Seeds, seeds, everywhere seeds!

You must forgive me for getting ahead of myself, but when the sky is this blue and the air is…

March 4, 2025

Action Line

A flashing yellow light in the night

Bruce Kuhn, left, and Floyd Barela, with the Colorado Department of Transportation, installed new signs at the intersection of Main…

March 3, 2025

Opinion

The hidden cost of our child care gaps

As the La Plata Economic Development Alliance, we are known for our focus on economic issues – supporting employers, developing…

March 2, 2025

Opinion

‘Yes’ on 2A, maintain and improve our treasured quality of life

In 2005, the residents of Durango approved adding one-half cent to the city sales tax, a tax based on consumer…

March 2, 2025

From the Humane Society

Dog talk: Are you listening?

Dogs communicate with humans through various cues such as body language, vocalizations and energy. Being mindful of these signals is…

February 28, 2025

Opinion

Your secret weapon against rising grocery prices (and maybe the system)

Kellycca Grocery store prices are skyrocketing even faster than a CEO’s quarterly bonus, it might be time to take things…

February 28, 2025

Dear Abby

Attacks exacerbate loss of mother

DEAR ABBY: I have two sisters. Our mother passed away last year after a bad fall. I was her primary…

February 27, 2025

Downtown Lowdown

Cold Storage features three bands

Durango’s always had a solid DIY and independent music scene. To my knowledge and time here, that scene goes back…

February 26, 2025

Authentic Aging

Old age, and old, old age

Human development is so interesting. I’m seeing many more unfolding details at this end of life, now that I’m there.…

February 26, 2025

Opinion

Mass firings cut the muscle, not the fat

The stories are heartbreaking. U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service and other federal workers – some of them within weeks…

February 26, 2025

Dear Abby

Wife shocked by man’s infidelity

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 52 years. While looking for a tax document, I found a manila envelope…

February 25, 2025

Action Line

River trail lover not in love with all of it

Three sections of the Animas River Trail are scheduled to be improved: Santa Rita Park north to Albertsons; Santa Rita…

February 24, 2025

Opinion

We are one, together we can birth a nation that ‘yet must be’

Steltzercca What if we are all one? Connected in ways some folks experience directly, and often. Something that isn’t empathy…

February 23, 2025

Opinion

A pacifist one day, warmonger the other: Decoding Trump’s plans

Kimball Shinkoskycca Why does Donald Trump want so badly to stop both Ukraine and Gaza wars? Is it because he…

February 23, 2025

Dear Abby

Entitled attitude wears thin at home

DEAR ABBY: I am blessed with two sons who live with me. They are in their mid-20s. The younger one…

February 22, 2025

Dear Abby

Family refuses to help relative

DEAR ABBY: Eight years ago, my wife’s nephew needed a car. His parents had poor credit at that time. I…

February 22, 2025

Local First

Move your money: The value of banking, investing locally

At Local First, we believe that strengthening our community begins with supporting the businesses and organizations that call it home.…

February 21, 2025

Opinion

It is up to the American public to defend the places we love

In Southwest Colorado, our public lands are the backbone of our communities. The meandering Dolores River provides solitude and wilderness…

February 21, 2025