Columnists

Dear Abby

Communication key in relationship

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I are in our late 20s and have been together six years. He’s a great…

August 9, 2023

Local First

A quest for purpose: How pro cyclist became Durango jeweler

‘No one’s going to come save you … It’s your job to make it better.’

August 8, 2023

Action Line

Strange signs of the times keep popping up

This sign appears to be on private property, and therefore is perfectly legal. (Courtesy of Andy Oakley) Dear Action Line:…

August 7, 2023

Sports

A reunion on the Hermosa River

Some favorite spots are still in the altered Middle Fork

August 5, 2023

Dear Abby

History of abuse leads to ultimatum

DEAR ABBY: My son is demanding that I tell his father and brother to call him to apologize for past…

August 5, 2023

Dear Abby

Is even split of parenting OK?

DEAR ABBY: Five months ago, my relationship of 10 years ended. I discovered my boyfriend had been unfaithful on more…

August 4, 2023

Creating Community

San Juan Basin Public Health supports families

From left, the three program managers are Danette Jackson, Jenny Howell and Ann Oliver. (Courtesy) Jessica is a single, working…

August 4, 2023

Opinion

‘Protect entire Dolores River Canyon Country as national monument’

cca As our rivers begin to recede, it is time to look back on the incredible spring runoff season. An…

August 4, 2023

From the Chamber

Supporting Durango businesses with unique offerings

There is a lot more to the Durango Chamber of Commerce than meets the eye. While networking events and other…

August 3, 2023

From the Extension Office

75 years of kids, critters and cowboys

Our La Plata County Fair will be here before you know it. Mark your calendars for Aug. 9 to 13…

August 3, 2023

Downtown Lowdown

Forest Thump duo bonds over love of music

The sky’s the limit with electronic music. With no walls to fit between, no box to confine yourself in and…

August 3, 2023

Local First

Do you know your farmer?

I grew up in a rural part of northwest New Jersey and remember summers spent “grocery shopping” at Godlewsky’s Farm…

August 3, 2023

Dear Abby

Man repeatedly disregards wife’s complaint

DEAR ABBY: I’m an older woman. My husband and I have been married eight years but were together 15 years…

August 1, 2023

Dear Abby

Friend’s spouse ducks out during visits

DEAR ABBY: About 10 years ago, I visited my oldest and dearest friend, who I see a few times a…

August 1, 2023

Action Line

Did all the crows take flight from ’round here?

The common crow is still common in Durango. (Courtesy)Gordon Leggett Dear Action Line: I have noticed that all of a…

July 31, 2023

Opinion

Call on Boebert: ‘Do better for seniors, protect Medicare’

Katie StewartZSANEE_PHOTOGRAPHY Signed into law 58 years ago, Medicare revolutionized health care for America’s seniors. It cut the number of…

July 30, 2023

Opinion

Celebrating Colorado Day

Andrew Gulliford On Aug. 1, 1876, Colorado became a state. As a territory, we had tried to get Congress to…

July 30, 2023

From the Extension Office

2023 has turned into the year of the ‘pirouette’

Pivot (intransitive verb): To turn on or as if on a pivot; to adapt or improve by adjusting or modifying…

July 28, 2023

La Plata Health Watch

Preventing another tripledemic

While it seems a while off, as we take in the lazy days of summer, respiratory viral season is just…

July 28, 2023

Shelf Life

Libraries strive to offer diverse selection of materials

Imagine walking into a grocery store to find that the only vegetable available is canned peas, the only soup, beef-flavored…

July 28, 2023

Downtown Lowdown

Cha Cha Cha! Latin Jazz Night for Music in the Mountains

Musicians can’t live on classical alone. Sometimes they need to dig into other genres, or at least one that is…

July 27, 2023

Dear Abby

Middle-aged daughter takes no responsibility

DEAR ABBY: My 40-year-old daughter has never grown up. Until recently, she relied on her grandmother to make ends meet.…

July 27, 2023

From the Humane Society

Recent animal shelter data shows significant increase in stray dog intake

La Plata County Humane Society offers tips to keep pets home safe

July 26, 2023

Dear Abby

Woman asks Abby to convey message

DEAR ABBY: There is a man, “Gus,” I am completely, madly in love with. The issue is, he likes to…

July 25, 2023