Columnists

Former bookseller Joyce Meskis a ‘First Amendment hero’

Steve Zansbergcca Joyce Meskiscca The passing of Joyce Meskis, former owner of the Tattered Cover Book Store, on Dec. 22,…

January 2, 2023

Authentic Aging

Generational differences at the holidays

Happy 2023! Here’s hoping people have had a fulfilling holiday time with friends and family. I had a family Thanksgiving…

December 31, 2022

From the Extension Office

For every season, there is a converse

During the winter solstice, I was sitting (on a beach) at roughly 21.6940 degrees N. Daylength was around 10 hours…

December 31, 2022

Dear Abby

A happy new year to all

DEAR READERS: Welcome to 2023! A new year has arrived, and the last one is behind us. As always, this…

December 31, 2022

Opinion

Need integrated health care focused on brain disorders

cca As a result of my two guest columns in The Durango Herald and The Journal about my experiences with…

December 30, 2022

Downtown Lowdown

Ring in new year with Nu Bass Theory

It’s not electronic music. Although there are elements that pull from the EDM genre, the band and musical project of…

December 30, 2022

Dear Abby

Secret leads to havoc when family finds out

DEAR ABBY: I was married to a man whose family always seemed to be in each other’s business. His 18-year-old…

December 29, 2022

Opinion

New bills address math scores, lead, water literacy and more

Barbara McLachlan As I head into my final two years as your House District 59 representative, I eagerly anticipate the…

December 28, 2022

Dear Abby

Woman prefers thrill of the hunt

DEAR ABBY: I am a woman in my late 30s. I have had a few failed relationships and a marriage…

December 27, 2022

Opinion

Lower suicide rates? Look at immigrants

First-generation immigrants from Latin America report some of the lowest levels of suicide in the nation, and this despite living…

December 25, 2022

La Plata Health Watch

New year holds promise of new start

Perhaps like me you see the end of the year as a time for reflection – an opportunity to assess…

December 24, 2022

Action Line

Grocery store in Three Springs? Yes, no and maybe

Potential site of a new grocery store in Three Springs, with intricately crafted artistic rendering of how the store might…

December 24, 2022

Dear Abby

What’s the best way to stay in touch?

DEAR ABBY: I have a much younger friend in another state, and we like to keep in touch. I prefer…

December 24, 2022

Downtown Lowdown

Best albums of 2022: 5 to 1

Indie record labels are the mom-and-pop stores of the music business. Ditch the chains and look for the homegrown place,…

December 23, 2022

Dear Abby

Student plans for future with beau

DEAR ABBY: I am a senior in high school in a long-distance relationship. My boyfriend, “Grant,” and I live two…

December 22, 2022

Opinion

New developments must pay more for water

Tom DeHudycca La Plata County is anticipating a 50% population increase by 2050. Fifty percent! Durango’s 2021 Water System Master…

December 21, 2022

Healing Nutrition

Carbohydrates – how much do you need?

Your age, level of physical activity, muscle mass, medical history and lifestyle preferences should all play a role in determining…

December 21, 2022

Strength in Well-being

Alcohol and weight loss?

Ashley Lucas With the holidays upon us and the good cheer flowing, I thought it would be a nice opportunity…

December 20, 2022

Dear Abby

Woman still getting the cold shoulder

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married six years, and ever since we’ve been married, my husband’s daughter has insisted that I…

December 20, 2022

Opinion

Team hopping, paid players, no loyalty. Should CU play?

cca In September the great sports writer Ivan Maisel addressed the new paradigm in college sports. “Pull up a chair,…

December 19, 2022

Opinion

More wildlife lovers need to fund conservation

Kelsey Wellingtoncca There’s a new initiative in Wyoming that’s changing the face of wildlife conservation funding, and it’s already seen…

December 19, 2022

From the Extension Office

Top five reasons to join 4-H

As the largest youth organization in the United States, 4-H provides youth a unique education on life skills through fun,…

December 18, 2022

Action Line

Colorado or confusion: What state do you live in?

Dear Action Line: My neighbor who works locally and has lived next to me for over five years still has…

December 18, 2022

Dear Abby

Sister’s stuff taking over garage

DEAR ABBY: While my sister was incarcerated, she was evicted from her house. She asked me if I would pack…

December 18, 2022