Columnists

Manufacturers bring a little more intelligence to ‘smart’ luggage

After the lock on his old carry-on broke, he searched for luggage that would hold up to the rigors of…

September 8, 2019

I know firsthand about buried atomic-age dangers

The explosion was powerful enough that a merchant ship leaving San Francisco Bay, hundreds of miles to the north, turned…

September 8, 2019

Authentic Aging

Getting creative with living ideas as our situations evolve

I’ve always been curious about different ways we can all feel cared for, supported and in community at the end…

September 7, 2019

Guest Columns

Reverse shocking city rules on nonprofit funding

During my hikes, I regularly meet new arrivals who have relocated to Durango. Almost invariably, we end up talking about…

September 7, 2019

Local First

Setting goals is a positive first step

This famous quote coined by Zig Ziglar was taken to heart by the city of Durango at its Aug. 20…

September 7, 2019

Creating Community

Building a healthier community by promoting mental health

San Juan Basin Public Health recognizes that building resiliency through strong connections creates healthier residents and healthier communities. These connections…

September 7, 2019

Flies & Lies

Renewing old friendships

I really missed not being able to enjoy everything they have to offer. But now the weather is great, and…

September 6, 2019

Dear Abby

Daughter doesn’t share mom’s interest

Her house is stuffed to the gills with furniture, books, legal documents, photos and the like. Each object has a…

September 6, 2019

Stewards of the Land

We can all make positive contributions to our public lands

San Juan Mountains Association There has always been a hunger to explore awe-inspiring landscapes and iconic settings in the American…

September 6, 2019

Mike Littwin

Mike Johnston: No good answer to why-not-Hick

The pool is now open for which candidate drops out next. I didn’t think Johnston would necessarily be the first…

September 6, 2019

Guest Columns

Bring back the old, intriguing Elizabeth Warren

Now, she is rising toward the top, with Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders. She has the highest favorability rating of…

September 6, 2019

Downtown Lowdown

Anniversary party at Ska a hot ticket

Liggettdu1-i-syn Ska had been hosting shows long before it moved to the current location on Girard Street, putting on concerts…

September 5, 2019

Dear Abby

Late-night surprise harms relationship

Her mother raised her with conservative beliefs about any expression of sexuality. I’m worried about her ability to make a…

September 4, 2019

Guest Columns

In Hong Kong, playing tennis with gas grenades

Yet even when chaos reigns during clashes with the police, protesters clean up litter from the battlefield. Medics stand by…

September 3, 2019

From the Extension Office

Find a cool location to store your garden’s bounty

And mind you, I didn’t title it “I Grew It” because my tomatoes, my divas of the garden, my little…

September 2, 2019

Action Line

Small recovery fee takes the ‘pain’ out of paint

The 35-cent charge on the purchase of a quart of paint is a fee that supports safe recycling and disposal…

September 2, 2019

Dear Abby

Harmony clouded by neighbor’s smoking

Our problem is our newest neighbor. She smokes outside at all hours. It prevents the rest of us from enjoying…

September 2, 2019

Frank Bruni

A surprising path from Zimbabwe to Ivy League

Before Wadzi, 19, arrived at Columbia University last month for a summer bridge program to prepare for her first year,…

September 1, 2019

Guest Columns

Opioids here not the huge problem you may think

I have been working in this community doing opioid-specific education, Naloxone trainings and general substance use prevention for the past…

August 31, 2019

The Travel Troubleshooter

It’s getting harder to beat airport car-rental fees

Consider what happened to Art Kraus in Salt Lake City recently. When he arrived at a downtown location to pick…

August 31, 2019

Dear Abby

Woman can’t move on from lost love

It’s been quite a while since we were together, but I still can’t get over him. I haven’t tried to…

August 30, 2019

Shelf Life

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Irwindu1-i-syn September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. This month is selected nationally to coincide with the beginning of a…

August 30, 2019

Guest Columns

Nostalgia breeds derangement. Let’s move on.

The book has enjoyed a new life among people struggling to make sense of the dual shocks of Brexit and…

August 30, 2019

Downtown Lowdown

Sunny Gable’s musical campaign

Liggettdu1-i-syn This mobile musical experimentation throughout her house is all an effort to discover what instruments sound best where, as…

August 29, 2019