Columnists

‘Drunken on individualism, we no longer can muster civic devotion’

cca There are private subcultures in American life that act like political subdivisions of the state and nation. They demand…

May 17, 2024

Dear Abby

Widowed spouse makes special plea

DEAR ABBY: Today I ironed and folded my late husband’s lucky fishing shirt and placed it into a box going…

May 16, 2024

Dear Abby

Husband’s temper worsens after layoff

DEAR ABBY: When my husband, “Wayne,” and I were dating 15 years ago, he would occasionally get angry and stalk…

May 16, 2024

Local First

What is your vision for our community?

“Without a vision, the people will perish” is a proverb as true today as in ancient times. We are fortunate…

May 16, 2024

What's Up Downtown

Downtown Clean Day and goodbye to Jack

The Durango Business Improvement District offers many services to support businesses in Downtown and in the North Main District. One…

May 15, 2024

Creating Community

Millions of Americans living with invisible disabilities

Tara Kiene The power of invisibility may seem hugely attractive. Indeed, some comic superheroes rely on invisibility as an important…

May 15, 2024

Culture Gulch

Razzle dazzle ’em

Merely Players spoofs Americana in ‘Chicago’

May 15, 2024

Downtown Lowdown

100 Year Flood to rock Gazpacho

Local musicians Dyllon Drake and Dugan Frase are stuck with each other. That’s OK with them. Guitar player Drake and…

May 15, 2024

Opinion

Sports: ‘Too much made of equipment changes? Perhaps’

cca Nuance in today’s sports? Unlikely. American athletes in recent years have gotten stronger and more massive. Just take a…

May 15, 2024

Dear Abby

Partner choice about to end inheritance

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 67-year-old father to a wonderful daughter. She has decided to stay with her boyfriend, who recently…

May 14, 2024

Dear Abby

Famous brownie recipe comes with warning

DEAR ABBY: I have read that you have a sweet tooth. I do, too. That’s why I’m interested in your…

May 14, 2024

Action Line

New Colorado plates causing a black-out condition

The four historic Colorado plates that can be purchased to benefit the Colorado Disability Funding Committee. Black is far and…

May 13, 2024

What's up in Durango Skies

Drinking from the Big Dipper

Greetings, stargazers. The Big Dipper is one of the most recognizable asterisms in the night sky. However, it is only…

May 12, 2024

Gulliford's Travels

Father & daughter artists and the Doel Reed Center in Taos

Doel Reed, Cordova, 1960, aquatint and etching on paper, 11 by 19 ½ inches. Oklahoma State University Museum of Art,…

May 12, 2024

Stewards of the Land

Day in the life of SJMA volunteer trail ambassador

San Juan Mountain Association’s Ice Lake Trailhead Educational Basecamp (Courtesy of Marly Saunders) A group of eight people walked up…

May 12, 2024

Opinion

‘Woodstock attendees ahead of their time on health, sliding in mud’

Cross It’s that time of year when we all need to go outside and play in the dirt. Experts tell…

May 10, 2024

Dear Abby

Daughter told she shares blame for divorce

DEAR ABBY: I am the 18-year-old daughter (and third child) of parents who are going through a divorce after being…

May 9, 2024

Downtown Lowdown

Paying tribute to Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash is for everybody. An early country star who along with Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis…

May 8, 2024

Dear Abby

Man tells wife to find side piece

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for the last 25 years to a wonderful man, “Frank.” We are very happy…

May 7, 2024

Dear Abby

Divorcee wonders if there are any ‘good’ men out there

DEAR ABBY: I am sad that I haven’t found a long-lasting husband. I’m divorced, and my previous relationships and marriage…

May 7, 2024

Action Line

To honor Larry Valdez, city found a Way

Wondering who Larry Valdez was? The late, decorated Vietnam veteran was honored by this street name in 2019. (Action Line)…

May 6, 2024

Sports

Long time friend

How a river can be a great companion for decades

May 5, 2024

Opinion

With e-bike incentives, Colorado has to rethink safety, helmet laws

cca While e-bikes are convenient and eco-friendly, the potential risks of traumatic brain injuries with the increased speed cannot be…

May 5, 2024

Opinion

‘Lament higher prices yet perpetuate inflation through tipping’

cca Tipping is a curious practice. It is optional – yet done – in spite of its undesired inflationary effect.…

May 5, 2024