From the Extension Office Victory gardens nourished bodies and souls in uncertain times He must have traded other salesmen – “I’ll give you a Big A Automotive for a Michelin” – and I… April 6, 2020
Writers on the Range Jonathan Thompson: We need the same resolve to tackle virus, climate All I knew when I emerged a few days later in western Colorado was that the world was … confusing.… April 5, 2020
Authentic Aging Coronavirus: Fear and contraction, and hope and possibility This recent health crisis has brought up lots of emotions for everyone, young and old. Most people have a certain… April 4, 2020
The Travel Troubleshooter How to tell if your travel company is going out of business As travelers cautiously look ahead to their next trip, worried about the financial future of their chosen airline, cruise line… April 4, 2020
Flies & Lies It’s a serious mess With the COVID-19 establishing itself in the Southwest, and our governor, along with other governors, issuing stay-at-home directives, many of… April 3, 2020
The Tourism Effect Six activities to beat the shelter-in-place blues Bicyclists prepare to cross the Animas River along the River Trail at Schneider Park.Durango Herald file This means enduring hours… April 3, 2020
Dear Abby Woman says man should find new home I take the kids to see him, and he still wants us to be together. He has nowhere to go… April 3, 2020
Mike Littwin Mike Littwin: Polis didn’t need Trump to make him a virus foil All Trump needed to get back into action was a suitable enemy. And as we know, when it comes to… April 3, 2020
Dear Abby Grumpy grandpa a stick in the mud Our son and daughter have great spouses and five young grandsons. He stands around like a warden waiting for something… April 2, 2020
Downtown Lowdown New records you should give a listen to The lack of live music, however, shouldn’t dampen your own personal exploration of new tunes as musical output leading up… April 2, 2020
Dear Abby Father chooses friend over his family Dad met my friend of 10 years, “Danielle,” two months ago when I threw him a birthday party. Since then,… April 1, 2020
Action Line On a lighter note, here’s how goldfinches change color Mrs. Action Line was wondering that, too. “Look at all those LBJs,” she said, looking out the kitchen window at… March 30, 2020
La Plata Health Watch Despite physical distancing, we don’t have to be socially isolated during outbreak I wanted to take the opportunity to summarize some important points so they don’t get lost in the cacophony. First,… March 29, 2020
David Leonhardt David Leonhardt: How Trump is making the coronavirus worse now Knudsen told the executives that U.S. military officials surveying the Nazis’ bombing of England had concluded that the country with… March 28, 2020
The Travel Troubleshooter How to get a refund if you won’t rebook the trip But should you cancel? Most travel companies now offer incentives to reschedule. Princess Cruises, for instance, is throwing in a… March 28, 2020
From the Chamber Don’t worry, we will come through this Durango has historically, since its founding, been a “boom and bust” town. If you’re stuck at home, read historian Duane… March 28, 2020
Dear Abby Avoidance could derail romance She is terrified of dentists and doctors. I used to be as well. But I have tried repeatedly to make… March 28, 2020
Guest Columns Barbara McLachlan: Area businesses adjust to try to survive pandemic Gov. Jared Polis has ordered all dine-in establishments closed as we practice strict social distancing to prevent the spread of… March 27, 2020
Guest Columns Clyde Church: We are committed to continuing our county work At La Plata County, we are working in lockstep with our partners at San Juan Basin Public Health, the agency… March 27, 2020
Downtown Lowdown Gummersall submerging himself in Texas scene The Allison-raised Gummersall had musical aspirations since he was a child, which began with singing in local choirs around the… March 26, 2020
Dear Abby Man cheated as wife cared for his mom We had one of the few fights in our marriage about his affair but nothing was ever resolved. I suspect… March 24, 2020
Thinking Green La Plata Electric Association helps drive statewide policy change A good part of that transformation owes to the leadership of La Plata Electric Association. Who might have imagined a… March 23, 2020
Action Line Witty sign unwittingly predicts the future Who could have predicted that this now-gone sign would be even more prescient about the “unforeseen circumstances” we face today?Phil… March 23, 2020
The Travel Troubleshooter Planning your summer vacation amid coronavirus fears Many need to make a final payment on a tour or cruise and are wondering: Should I go – or… March 21, 2020