Columnists

Celebrating the work of Black disabled activists

Black History Month brings some familiar names. Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglas, Sojournor Truth, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Malcolm X,…

February 12, 2022

The Tourism Effect

What I learned growing up in hotels

Many hoteliers will say “you see it all” in hospitality – the good, bad and the ugly. I worked in…

February 11, 2022

Dear Abby

New mom doesn’t take kindly to opinions

DEAR ABBY: I’m married to a wonderful husband and I am a new mom to an 11-week-old beautiful baby boy.…

February 11, 2022

Stewards of the Land

SJMA’s programs educate young people in the outdoors

A simple joy of life in Durango is to watch the sun pop up above Raider Ridge and douse the…

February 11, 2022

Downtown Lowdown

Musician Brendan Shafer’s new solo effort

Local musician Brendan Shafer’s quest to stretch the definition of the word “musician” continues. He’s a musician in its most…

February 10, 2022

Dear Abby

Art buyer looking for ‘gift’

DEAR ABBY: A year ago I discovered that I have a talent for creating a unique type of art that…

February 10, 2022

From the Extension Office

Simple self-care strategies to cope with daily stress

Hearts and chocolate, or better yet, heart-shaped pieces of dark, yummy chocolate. What do these items remind you of? Naturally,…

February 10, 2022

Creating Community

Sipping, snacking and tooth decay: San Juan Basin Public Health’s Regional Oral Health Specialist program

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and many parents across the country will issue a common refrain after dinnertime…

February 9, 2022

Opinion

Legislature invests in Colorado’s agricultural industry

Traditionally, the Colorado Department of Agriculture doesn’t ask for much. McLachlan When the department heads annually to visit the Joint…

February 9, 2022

Healing Nutrition

Healing foods to combat acid reflux

Acid reflux affects one-third of the Americans today, and 15 million Americans experience symptoms daily. You’re not alone if you…

February 9, 2022

Dear Abby

Internet search reveals shocking secret

DEAR ABBY: I recently Googled my brother-in-law to see if I could find his birthdate, which I had forgotten. When…

February 8, 2022

Action Line

The challenging flashing red Camino light, explained

Dear Action Line: Will the city ever build a pedestrian bridge across Camino del Rio near 12th Street to connect…

February 7, 2022

From the Extension Office

When planting your garden, consider what you can preserve

We have reached that point when the dead of winter is behind us. Actually, I have no idea when the…

February 7, 2022

Authentic Aging

The story of a death

A good friend has just had a fatal diagnosis. There it is, the moment we all dread, happening right now,…

February 5, 2022

Guest Columns

When will Black history become part of American history?

It’s February – the month we celebrate the achievements and history of Black Americans. You can be sure we’ll hear…

February 5, 2022

Sports

Tips for a first-time buyer

Deciding where you’ll fly-fish is a good first step Let’s say someone near and dear to you gave you a…

February 4, 2022

Dear Abby

Husband wants to begin dating

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for 40 years. Fifteen years ago, she was diagnosed with cancer…

February 4, 2022

Dear Abby

Former spouses ready to try again

DEAR ABBY: I reconnected with my ex-husband, “Liam,” a year ago, 16 years after our divorce. (We hadn’t seen or…

February 4, 2022

Downtown Lowdown

El Ten Eleven returns to ACT

Musician Kristian Dunn of El Ten Eleven wants to shorten, but increase, his output. Or as he puts it, “make…

February 3, 2022

Nourishing Morsels

An ode to cacao

Ah, chocolate. Divine gift of the gods, seducer of millions. Offering health and healing to the physical, emotional and spiritual…

February 2, 2022

Dear Abby

Dad hopes to re-enter kid’s life

DEAR ABBY: My ex-wife and I were divorced seven years ago. It was my doing. I had two affairs, the…

February 1, 2022

Action Line

Sleuthing hot spring takes Pinkerton detective

Dear Action Line: What is the story with the hot springs along U.S. Highway 550 just before Shalona Hill? Who…

January 31, 2022

Opinion

African countries need to slow population growth to prevent famine

I have had the good fortune to have visited five of the 54 countries in Africa. Each has left me…

January 30, 2022

La Plata Health Watch

Long COVID affects many people who get virus

You may have heard it referred to as post-COVID-19, long-hauler syndrome or long COVID. The official title of the condition…

January 29, 2022