Columnists

Man in no hurry to file for divorce

I have a hard time moving forward in the relationship and meeting his family when he hasn’t filed for divorce.…

January 16, 2020

David Brooks

David Brooks: On the Mideast, Trump’s making us all look dumb

But the events surrounding Iran have shown that the anti-Trump echo chamber is becoming a mirror image of Trump himself…

January 15, 2020

Man’s explosive anger concerns fiancée

When he lost his phone on a plane and was angry for hours, he pouted and scowled like the world…

January 15, 2020

Strength in Well-being

How did U.S. get addicted to sugar?

What was once a rare delight has become a staple of every part of every meal that we consume in…

January 14, 2020

Action Line

Trail’s darkness sheds light on upcoming project

The Animas River Trail behind River City Hall will receive new lighting when this section of trail receives a makeover.…

January 13, 2020

Thomas Friedman

Thomas Friedman: Trump killed Iran’s most overrated warrior

Think of the miscalculations this guy made. In 2015, the U.S. and the major European powers agreed to lift virtually…

January 12, 2020

Guest Columns

Cory Gardner: It was a great year for Colorado

Working together across party lines, Colorado’s elected officials have made great strides to better protect our treasured public lands, lower…

Gulliford's Travels

On the trail of tiny tubers: Four Corners potato a staple of Native American diets

Well, move over sisters. Little brother spud is about to take the stage. With a $225,000 National Science Foundation grant,…

The Tourism Effect

Durango joins the destination management revolution

They understand the role of the typical destination marketing organization, like Visit Durango’s, is evolving to fulfill a new role…

What's up in Durango Skies

How deep-sky astrophotography works at the Old Fort Lewis Observatory

I must admit that I spend more time looking at the stars and other celestial objects with the aid of…

The Travel Troubleshooter

Do you need medical evacuation coverage for your next trip?

The wave hit the vessel as Natanzon, a software engineer from Hallandale Beach, Florida, was descending a flight of stairs…

Creating Community

The fastest path to change is through understanding

Most Americans are familiar with King, even if their only point of reference is his “I Have a Dream” speech…

January 10, 2020

Absence from guest list hurts friend

I moved from our hometown 28 years ago, but we have stayed in contact. Kim will call me on my…

January 10, 2020

Ashes waited decades to be scattered

The ashes have been sitting reverently in a cardboard box on a shelf in our several homes for all these…

Downtown Lowdown

The New Deal ‘very positive, very upbeat’

But can you bag on electronic music when the music – be it techno, house, drum and bass, drone-womp or…

From the Extension Office

How five simple words can change your day

It was Monday, and as I walked out of the office, I saw Vincent and his friend sitting in the…

Durango Nature Studies

Resolve to try forest bathing in 2020

My daughter graduates from high school this year, and references and jokes about clear vision have coursed through our family…

Guest Columns

Michael Fields: Forcing school districts to raise taxes is wrong

Back in 1994, Colorado enacted the Public School Finance Act, which sets out the formula for how schools are funded…

January 8, 2020

Healing Nutrition

Improve your gut health for the 2020 boost you need

The digestive system is the most fascinating system in the body (I’m biased as I’ve been studying it my entire…

January 8, 2020