Columnists

Woman feels gap in relationship

Ever since the last time I visited him (a week ago), his texts have become less romantic and there are…

October 26, 2019

Rep. Scott Tipton: State leads on insurance – don’t let Feds take over

Earlier this month, we learned health insurance prices across Colorado next year are expected to drop nearly 18 percent. This…

October 25, 2019

Downtown Lowdown

Farmington Hill gets new rhythm

The country, punk, rock ’n’ roll band that has placed a solid stamp on the town’s music scene since forming…

October 24, 2019

Culture Gulch

From 10-minute plays to a four-hour opera

“Ring of Truth,” a 10-minute comedy by Marsha Roberts, didn’t win either the grand prize or popular choice award in…

October 24, 2019

David Brooks

David Brooks: Elizabeth Warren is a bad choice … that we’d have to make

The first thing we could do, of course, is pray for a miracle. Maybe the Democrats will nominate Biden, Buttigieg,…

October 23, 2019

Strength in Well-being

The skinny on intermittent fasting

Abstaining from eating for specific lengths of time can be helpful for some people, not only for weight loss but…

October 23, 2019

Kathleen Parker: With Syria and Turkey, Trump has blood on his hands

But now, after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan did just that, killing Kurds who had been U.S. allies in the…

October 21, 2019

Gov. Jared Polis: We’re saving Coloradans money on health insurance

From skyrocketing premiums to out-of-control prescription drug prices, to outrageously high surprise hospital bills, families across Colorado are feeling squeezed…

October 21, 2019

Action Line

Addresses have a number of things wrong with them

At the east end of Durango’s West Park Avenue, the house numbers don’t seem to follow any particular order.C. Quential/Special…

October 21, 2019

Thinking Green

San Juan Mountains legislation faces vote in U.S. House

Back in 2009, then Rep. John Salazar first introduced the San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act, legislation aimed at providing protections…

October 20, 2019

Michael Fields: Prop CC gives legislators blank check for wasteful spending

It doesn’t say it’s permanent, it doesn’t mention the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, and it doesn’t point out that it’s…

The Tourism Effect

Looking Ahead to 2020: Visit Durango’s new initiatives

Bowmandu1-i-syn This intentional shift includes enhanced collaboration with the community and city and county governments to elevate the customer experience.…

The Travel Troubleshooter

Agent? Adviser? In travel, terms are changing

The top agents had a defined set of skills and certifications, and they belonged to the same trade groups. So…

From the Extension Office

4-H enriches young people’s lives in many ways; enroll now

4-H club programs have contributed many benefits to our local communities. Youths develop the leadership and life skills to be…

Online gaming addiction isolates man

I have been gaming since I was 18, shortly after I joined the military, and it has been the majority…

Downtown Lowdown

iAM MUSIC Concert Series ends for 2019

Robb will perform Saturday at 11th Street Station, opening up the final iAM MUSIC Concert Series for 2019. “My uncle…

Will McConnell, Mercy CEO: We’ve had to make tough decisions

In addition to remembering the beauty of Durango when we first arrived, I was also proud to listen to my…

Nicholas Kristof

Nicholas Kristof: China’s Xi Jinping is coming for Winne-the-Pooh

Will we reluctantly hand over Pooh Bear? “Really sorry about this, Winnie, but China’s an important market!” Winnie-the-Pooh has been…

Man unsure how to ask out co-worker

Should I tell him how I feel, risking our professional relationship and things becoming awkward if he doesn’t feel the…