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Opinion

‘Difficult to feel pride in all Russians can boast about’

cca Many years ago, in the 1980s, I went to Brighton Beach, then in its heyday as a district of…

June 23, 2024

Opinion

On wolves: ‘Boebert’s bill short-circuits scientific process’

cca In November 2020, Colorado voters decided to restore gray wolves to their former home in Colorado. That vote, and…

June 23, 2024

Opinion

Proposed blinking tower at Bears Ears would ‘defile, dishonor’

cca My Navajo homeland is the great expanse of land between four sacred mountains in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and…

June 23, 2024

Dear Abby

Granddaughters’ bikinis make waves at gathering

DEAR ABBY: I have two granddaughters and four grandsons. My granddaughters, ages 19 and 20, wear thong bikinis at family…

June 22, 2024

Strength in Well-being

The hidden power of hydration: Unlocking the benefits of electrolytes

When trying to drop weight, we often overlook one of the most crucial aspects of our health – hydration. Did…

June 21, 2024

Opinion

Juneteenth ‘a moment in long-running struggle to realize freedom’

Charles Blow, New York Timesdu1-i-syn Last week at a Juneteenth concert on the south lawn of the White House, Vice…

June 21, 2024

Downtown Lowdown

GA-20 plays the punky-blues

Every band has different methods for how they create and debut new songs. Some bands may have a member write…

June 19, 2024

Opinion

Osprey supports ‘protections for Dolores River Canyons’

cca Since 1974, Osprey has provided hikers, backpackers, bikers and everyday travelers with innovative and long-lasting carry solutions, each thoughtfully…

June 19, 2024

Opinion

‘Beneficial fire helps restore ecological balance, understory, pollinator diversity’

cca Last month’s Spruce Creek Wildfire on Haycamp Mesa was a promising example of a new era of wildfire management.…

June 19, 2024

Dear Abby

Young relative always on hunt for cash, gifts

DEAR ABBY: My stepdaughter has an 11-year-old daughter I’ll call “Kristina.” Kristina is very well-behaved, but she’s being taught at…

June 18, 2024

Dear Abby

Friendship is still appreciated

DEAR ABBY: As a lonely, mixed-up teenager in the 1980s, I developed a huge crush on a disc jockey at…

June 18, 2024

Action Line

Birds disappearing, or just looking for tastier meal?

A magpie takes advantage of a gardener’s sunflower for an early-morning breakfast Thursday morning in Hermosa. The National Weather Service…

June 17, 2024

Thinking Green

Village at Wolf Creek Staggers Onward

The long-dormant Village at Wolf Creek development staggered back to life recently, with a favorable court ruling obtained by the…

June 16, 2024

Opinion

‘Without red-flashing lights, motorists come too close to a bike’

cca Before moving to Durango a few years ago, I had done a number of road-bike tours in California, Illinois,…

June 16, 2024

Opinion

Father’s Day: ‘Show young men what it means to be a healthy man’

cca June is Men’s Health Month and also Father’s Day. These observances are an opportunity to open up conversations about…

June 16, 2024

Dear Abby

Aging couple considers move

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are contemplating moving across the country to be near our daughters. We have lived…

June 14, 2024

Opinion

Women’s sports in spotlight ‘only 52 years after Title IX’

Cross Girls and Women’s sport is having a moment. Attendance records are being set. New stars are emerging. Participation is…

June 14, 2024

Culture Gulch

The play’s the thing

Durango playwright Joyce Fontana, left, and Dennis Gromelski, executive director of Fusion Theatre, are seen in Albuquerque. (Courtesy of Judith…

June 13, 2024

Healing Nutrition

Overcoming dieting frustrations: Navigating common struggles

Diet overwhelm is all too common: the lack of results, the difficulty of adhering to restricted eating plans, social pressures…

June 12, 2024

Healing Nutrition

Finding balance in your eating habits, not fads

The potential for diet overwhelm is real, and common struggles of unsatisfying results, difficulty of adhering to restricted eating plans,…

June 12, 2024

What's Up Downtown

San Juan Brewfest tickets on sale

The Durango Business Improvement District is proud to partner with United Way of Southwest Colorado every year to manage the…

June 12, 2024

Downtown Lowdown

Hotel Draw: Playing music for the sake of playing music

Making music is fun. At least it is for members of local band Hotel Draw. While they don’t perform with…

June 12, 2024

Dear Abby

Wife prepares to run off with best man

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to “George” for 35 years. I was pregnant when I married. We had dated…

June 12, 2024

Opinion

McCrackin has a close eye on how federal government ‘spent our money’

cca Curtis McCrackin of Cedaredge, a former general contractor now in real estate, said some guys read the sports page.…

June 12, 2024