Columnists

Friend’s intolerance emerges

DEAR ABBY: My 23-year-old daughter is dating a transgender woman, “Holly.” My family is accepting, and we love Holly. However,…

November 2, 2021

Chastise Texas about its abortion law

Dr. Richard Grossmandu1-i-syn There is no such thing as banning abortion, there is only banning safe abortion. Texas has just…

November 1, 2021

Action Line

Does Durango mail go to Lithuania? Or maybe to Sinaloa?

From the Wunderground website. (Action Line screen grab)Action Line screen grab Dear Action Line: I wanted to get Durango’s 10-day…

November 1, 2021

Proposition 119 will close the ‘opportunity gap’ for our kids

When it comes to providing school-aged kids with the opportunities they need to succeed; the pandemic opened our eyes to…

October 31, 2021

La Plata Health Watch

Booster COVID-19 vaccines will boost immunity

The single best tool in our COVID-19 public health toolbox is vaccination. Currently, more than 190 million Americans are fully…

October 30, 2021

Shelf Life

Good books can be mirrors and windows

Have you ever experienced that wonderful moment of recognition while reading? I love it when I read something that I…

Local First

The ‘Be Local Coupon Book’ is back

It’s that time of year again – leaves are changing, pumpkins are on display and the newest “Be Local Coupon…

Dirty shoes create a stink

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my wonderful husband for 15 years. I currently work from home with our small children,…

Downtown Lowdown

The indie-folk of Delicate Flower

The Hive has resurrected a bit of Durango’s past. Longtime supporters of Durango’s skateboard community may remember the Shred Shed,…

Cheating rocks shaky marriage

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 25 years. He has recently started running around with his…

October 28, 2021

Woman tires of sister’s negativity

DEAR ABBY: I have ALS, aka Lou Gehrig’s disease, am wheelchair- or bed-bound, and am unable to do anything for…

October 28, 2021

Action Line

Bayfield’s Joe Stephenson: Man or myth?

Joe Stephenson served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. (Courtesy)Courtesy photo Dear Mr. Line: So, I’m reading about…

October 25, 2021

Context for petition to improve health care at Mercy

By Concerned, Retired Mercy Physicians History and stated mission In 1882, the Sisters of Mercy came to Durango to serve…

October 25, 2021

What's Up Downtown

Shop in the North Main District and trick or treat downtown

The Durango Business Improvement District’s newest promotion is the North Main District Fall Rewards Program. This promotion incentivized and rewards…

October 23, 2021

Gen. Colin Powell deserving of honor bestowed on him by president

On Oct. 18, President Joe Biden ordered all flags at the White House, public buildings and grounds, military posts, naval…

October 23, 2021

Culture Gulch

From darkness to light

Sunday FLC Showcase introduces music faculty

Couple struggles with elderly cat

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been together 39 years, and we generally get along very well. We’ve always…

Wife seeks balance with mom

DEAR ABBY: My mom and I have always been close, but since I got married, I have been having a…

From the Humane Society

If at first they don’t succeed, don’t stop trying

Recently, while working with a dog I was asked, “How long is it going to take to get her over…