Action Line It’s about time a real, live UFO visited us The unidentified flying thingy hovers over the Grandview area on a recent early evening. (Courtesy of Carrie, via Action Line)Courtesy… November 18, 2022
Downtown Lowdown Stillwater Music opens new venue The local music scene is lacking an entry-level sized music venue. If you’re an up and coming, touring small-band or… November 18, 2022
Culture Gulch Marie Curie’s year We just passed the 155th anniversary of Marie Curie’s birth. She was born Nov. 7, 1867, in Warsaw, Poland. She… November 18, 2022
Dear Abby Beau keeps presence on dating sites DEAR ABBY: I am a widowed woman who met a gentleman online two years ago. We met in person and… November 17, 2022
Opinion Proposed solar project not right solution cca Developing renewable energy such as solar is a good idea. Besides the environmental issues from using fossil fuels, it… November 17, 2022
Strength in Well-being Tips to thrive this holiday season Are you ready to thrive this holiday? Let’s do this! With the holidays come a few challenges such as 1)… November 16, 2022
Dear Abby Wife is second-class citizen in own home DEAR ABBY: I have been married for five years. My husband and I are both past middle age and have… November 15, 2022
Dear Abby Reader: Get busy living DEAR ABBY: I read the letter from the woman who is feeling alone at 66 and pondering the purpose of… November 15, 2022
Opinion ‘I didn’t know’ cca I didn’t know. Mother had Alzheimer’s. I worked with people in the nursing home with ALZ. I helped people… November 13, 2022
Opinion College includes all educational opportunities cca The Durango Herald article on Sept. 19, “As Labor Market Struggles, Are More Students Foregoing College?” raises a question… November 13, 2022
Opinion Desperately seeking relevance on Alzheimer’s journey cca Oct. 12, 2022: Awful. This is what it feels like to have Alzheimer’s. I want to cry. I want… November 13, 2022
Gulliford's Travels Steens Mountain, Oregon: Buckaroos, Basques and glacial gorges Steens Mountain includes several wilderness areas and dedicated Wild & Scenic River sections of the Donner and Blitzen River, which… November 13, 2022
Creating Community Disabled civil rights activist Lois Curtis dies at 55 As a young woman, Lois Curtis was imprisoned. Curtis was not a criminal. She hadn’t even been accused of a… November 12, 2022
Stewards of the Land San Juan Mountains Association preparing for Christmas tree fundraiser As the seasons change in Southwest Colorado, I’m reminded how much I look forward to stoking the fire, sitting back… November 12, 2022
What's up in Durango Skies Keep an eye out for Perseus Greetings, stargazers. It feels great to be back on standard time and not have to leave the house before sunrise.… November 12, 2022
Dear Abby Mom fears for daughter entering workforce DEAR ABBY: My daughter is about to turn 14 and wants to get a job. We just found out that… November 10, 2022
Downtown Lowdown Capitol Comedy brings political satire Satire is a great part of comedy. It was a great tool in the 1970s on “All in the Family,”… November 10, 2022
Authentic Aging Death and the Quality of Life Impact Study A very old man I knew took his own life this past spring. I only met him once, and emailed… November 9, 2022
Opinion La Plata commissioners share plans for ARPA funds Far too many in La Plata County are still feeling the impacts from COVID-19 that will last far beyond the… November 9, 2022
Dear Abby Custom still best way to say ‘thanks’ DEAR ABBY: I was taught to write handwritten thank-you notes when I received a gift. Over the last few years,… November 8, 2022
Healing Nutrition Insulin resistance: Should you be paying attention? Should you be paying attention to insulin resistance? If you’re prone to diabetes or weight gain, the answer is “yes,”… November 8, 2022
Action Line Yes, roundabout: Time to get used to going in circles This is the entrance to the roundabout from the Maverik station. There’s no dot here in front of the left-turn… November 7, 2022
From the Chamber Make your voice heard Voting is an important part of our country and government. It’s an opportunity to engage in helping determine the future… November 5, 2022