Columnists

Alternatives to building bigger jails aren’t a partisan issue

Matt Wittcca If you know someone is a Republican or Democrat, then you might assume you know exactly where they…

December 24, 2021

Records of 2021, Part One: Records 10 to 6

Most full-time, professional musicians are always productive. The pandemic and time off the road for full-time touring musicians was great…

December 24, 2021

Dear Abby

Relative obsessed with parentage

DEAR ABBY: I am married to a wonderful man who has a teenage son, “Teddy,” from a previous relationship. I…

December 23, 2021

Dear Abby

Late mother’s lifestyle surprising

DEAR ABBY: I was never close to my mother-in-law, “Agnes.” She always came across as very religious and morally upright.…

December 21, 2021

Action Line

In the 21st century, where does a mountain man go?

Dear Action Line: Recent stories have discussed a rise in campers living in the national forest. There has been a…

December 20, 2021

Thinking Green

Conservation gains across Four Corners mark the new year

After a whirlwind year, it’s time to take stock of some conservation gains over the past 12 months. We often…

December 18, 2021

What's Up Downtown

Wrapping up a busy 2021

What a year 2021 was. While things were better in 2021, I really look forward to truly entering a new…

December 18, 2021

From the Humane Society

Have a COVID dog? It’s time to drop the excuse and start the training

Recently, I watched as a dog cowered away from a woman who was attempting to say hi. The dog’s owner…

December 17, 2021

Dear Abby

Educator feels home-school past carries stigma

DEAR ABBY: I was home-schooled K-12. I now have multiple master’s degrees and work for a public school. I returned…

December 17, 2021

Downtown Lowdown

Spend a Winter’s Night with DeVotchKa

The state of Colorado can hang its hat on being purveyors of “the Denver Sound.” An indie-rock subgenre that flies…

December 17, 2021

Dear Abby

Neighbor’s past shocks new friend

DEAR ABBY: I recently learned my neighbor shot and killed her two young kids (14 and 2) more than 20…

December 16, 2021

From the Extension Office

Extension Office, Steamworks team up to deliver 100 holiday meals

One of the many things I love about our community is how we all take care of each other. We…

December 16, 2021

Strength in Well-being

Busting common weight-loss myths

The New Year is here, which means so are the resolutions to improve ourselves and our well-being. I wanted to…

December 15, 2021

Dear Abby

Couple deals with cracks in relationship

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend for almost five years. We don’t live together but we see each…

December 14, 2021

Action Line

A grand Piano and a whale of a view on Main Avenue

The street view of 858 Main Avenue, which was remodeled in 2008-09 based on designs by Durango architect Dean Brookie.…

December 13, 2021

Gulliford's Travels

The Bears Ears shuffle

Preservation vs. exploitation in southeast Utah, a five-year review

December 11, 2021

What's up in Durango Skies

The year’s longest day is coming

Greetings, stargazers. As strange as it may sound, we are approaching the longest day of the year this month. At…

December 11, 2021

Opinion

True change in education can emerge from disruption

The recent past, the current environment and the foreseeable future all indicate a changing landscape in education. Students, teachers and…

December 11, 2021

Creating Community

Scammers are out there: Here are some tips for staying safe

People with disabilities have been frequently targeted by scammers. But one of the side effects of the coronavirus has been…

December 11, 2021

Dear Abby

Man’s behavior shift causes concern

DEAR ABBY: A few months ago, I started dating a widower. He is a really great guy, and he seems…

December 10, 2021

Dear Abby

Neighbor wants to say thanks for help

DEAR ABBY: I went for a jog the other morning, and when I returned home I discovered I was locked…

December 10, 2021

The Tourism Effect

Holiday fun in Durango

This holiday season, spread a little joy and engage with your local Durango community. Go on a holiday shopping spree,…

December 10, 2021

From the Extension Office

We can progress through challenges, step by step

Perhaps it’s the extended fall-like weather we’ve experienced, or evidence of getting older, but I’m having a hard time believing…

December 10, 2021

Downtown Lowdown

Tone Dog: ‘We decided we had something good going’

Bluegrass jams produce bluegrass bands. It’s well known that Durango has a healthy bluegrass music community, a community that supports…

December 10, 2021