Columnists

Opinion

‘Citizenship Act’s most important aspect – right to vote’ for Native Americans

cca cca In 1948, after serving in World War II, Miguel Trujillo from Isleta Pueblo in New Mexico entered the…

June 2, 2024

Dear Abby

Boyfriend kept kids’ ages secret

DEAR ABBY: I have been dating my man for seven years. When we got serious, he told me he had…

May 31, 2024

Opinion

‘Wildlife not private property of lion, bobcat trophy hunters’

cca Andrew Carpenter (“Hunting, a valuable tool in managing lions” on May 14) believes Coloradans aren’t smart enough to have…

May 31, 2024

Creating Community

Featured clinic programs at La Plata County Public Health Department

The La Plata County Public Health Department’s clinic offers a variety of services and programs to promote the health of…

May 30, 2024

Downtown Lowdown

Taylor Neal, a DIY musician

Music is important. That’s a general statement that many could and would agree with, but for people like Taylor Neal,…

May 29, 2024

Talk about Town

D&SNG railroad wins ‘Most Scenic Train Ride’

Three other Colorado railroads appeared on the list

May 28, 2024

Dear Abby

In-law ‘forgets’ promise made to widow

DEAR ABBY: I am a widow. I supported my husband during our entire marriage with no help from his wealthy…

May 28, 2024

Dear Abby

Girlfriend doesn’t need to attend every event

DEAR ABBY: My son is a sophomore in college. He has been dating a girl he met at school for…

May 28, 2024

Sports

Column: DHS track and field is in good hands with underclassmen

Upperclassmen showed them the way

May 28, 2024

Opinion

‘When we take the “I” out of legislating, using “we” instead, we proved we can get a lot done’

We. We accomplished a lot this year – our bipartisan success happened because we communicated, compromised and collectively decided how…

May 28, 2024

Action Line

Durango: Where every day is a holiday …?

An eternal “Happy Holidays” from the good folks at the Crossroads Center. (Cal N. Durr) Dear Action Line: At the…

May 27, 2024

Sports

Remembering the best horse I never had

Jenny Johnston/Western Chroniclescca I remember the first time I ever saw a horse in the wild. I was hiking in…

May 26, 2024

Opinion

Sovereignty or profit, it’s ‘complicated’

Morgan This past February I went to the Southern Ute reservation to attend a joint staff meeting. I had been…

May 26, 2024

Opinion

Cicero on politics: ‘Soon now cycle will begin to turn’

cca America is poised in 2024 to stain the history of the democratic republic our ancestors made considerable sacrifices to…

May 26, 2024

Opinion

Biden searching for vaccine that would keep RFK Jr. off as many presidential ballots as possible

Mike Littwin In case you missed it, the anti-vaxxer, conspiracy-theorist scion of the totally embarrassed Kennedy family was in Colorado…

May 25, 2024

Opinion

A game of chicken over Colorado property taxes

cca There are smart ways to figure out tax policy, and there are dumb ways. Colorado seems to be trying…

May 25, 2024

From the Humane Society

Which collar or harness is right for your dog?

Choosing the right collar or harness for your dog can be challenging. There are dozens of options available, but which…

May 24, 2024

Opinion

BLM’s Public Lands Rule – A win for the American West and Colorado

Clara Moulton April marked a historic paradigm shift for the Bureau of Land Management with the enactment of the Public…

May 24, 2024

Dear Abby

Friendship’s decline doesn’t stop cash ask

DEAR ABBY: My friend “Gene” and I have been friends since elementary school. We’re now in our 50s. We were…

May 24, 2024

Downtown Lowdown

The Sadies return to Durango

Canadian surf and garage rock, cosmic-country and punk band The Sadies made their Durango concert debut on Nov. 5, 2013.…

May 22, 2024

Opinion

‘Voting just the beginning of responsibility in a democracy’

cca Democracy is defined as that system of government where as many people as possible are enfranchised (empowered) to participate…

May 22, 2024

Dear Abby

Wife worries about grieving man

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 42 years. Three months ago, I started seeing changes in my husband’s behavior.…

May 21, 2024

Action Line

This week’s question comes from the trenches

One of the filled-in “trenches” around Durango that contains new fiber optic lines. This one is at the intersection of…

May 20, 2024

Sports

Column: Durango girls soccer in tough spot with its location

Demons players have to juggle club and high school seasons at the same time

May 18, 2024