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Gulliford's Travels

The Woolly West: ‘Sheepscapes’ tell the story of sheepherding in Colorado

Of the hundreds of books written about cowboys and cowboying in the American West, there are few volumes on sheep…

October 13, 2018

What's up in Durango Skies

Binoculars let the light in on the night sky

Last month, I started a tour of the evening sky by describing the astronomical objects I would point out as…

October 13, 2018

The Travel Troubleshooter

For foreign travelers’ gadgets, it’s adapt or fry

“I saw sparks,” says Gasink, who works for a logistics company in Richmond, Virginia. “And then the lights went out…

October 12, 2018

Creating Community

State celebrates Disability Employment Awareness Month

Kienedu1-i-syn Note that I say “most workers.” Few people are aware that in the United States, there is a special…

October 12, 2018

Durango Nature Studies

Hiking in France to connect to nature, history, culture

This summer, it seems like half the town took some pretty epic vacations to dreamy destinations, with many friends venturing…

October 12, 2018

Dear Abby

Unemployed son complains he is overworked at home

Our longtime cleaning lady recently quit, and my parents seemingly have no interest in hiring a replacement. My sisters and…

October 12, 2018

From the Extension Office

Prebiotics, probiotics in natural foods can benefit your gut health

New research is showing how important these two “biotics” are to our gut health particularly. Yes, you can buy packages…

October 11, 2018

Culture Gulch

A soaring symphonic opener

Regional orchestra launches new season

October 11, 2018

Ross Douthat

Lucifer seems to have a lot to work with in Church

As the Trump era moved toward its Kavanaugh crescendo, the Catholic drama also escalated, with the church’s doctrinal conflict and…

October 11, 2018

Get Growing

Plant bulbs this fall to feed bees in the spring

Spring is the time when we look forward to our gardens awakening for the year. Bees are also getting back…

October 10, 2018

Dear Abby

Man learns he may have a son he never knew about

I recently found out I may have another son from a relationship before my marriage. The woman never notified me…

October 9, 2018

Dear Abby

Boyfriend wears out his hosts during annual trips

Her friend is a nice guy, but after a few days, we can hardly stand it. He talks constantly and…

October 9, 2018

$Kavanaugh fracas shows how ugly we’ve become$

David Brooks

Kavanaugh fracas shows how ugly we’ve become

The first test case for our movement was the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh. It’s clear that…

October 9, 2018

Guest Columns

Setbacks in Prop 112 would devastate Colorado

Colorado has a terrific opportunity to find such common ground this November by rejecting Proposition 112. In this case, Republicans…

October 9, 2018

Action Line

Action Line: Gulch sidewalk paved with good intentions

After slavishly crafting a bazillion columns o’er the ages, Action Line still cannot explain the behavioral habits of the species…

October 8, 2018

From the Chair

County turns to budget, scrutinizes revenues

Lacheltdu1-i-syn The Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday will look at the proposed budget for next year, and will spend…

October 7, 2018

Guest Columns

Finally, I have a reason to be grateful for Trump

I’m reluctant to admit it and astonished to say it, especially since the president mocked Christine Blasey Ford in his…

October 7, 2018

Coroner's Report

Sexual abuse leaves an indelible imprint on a life

I was 10 when I finally found somebody willing to take me fishing – my maternal grandmother’s first cousin, Sam.…

October 7, 2018

Authentic Aging

We may want to consider writing our obituaries now

It was full of inaccuracies, omitted important facts and certainly needed editing. So we both decided to write our own…

October 6, 2018

The Travel Troubleshooter

Improve your ‘travel literacy’ to make your next trip better

I run a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization that helps travelers every day. This summer, our caseload spiked to levels I’ve…

October 6, 2018

Guest Columns

Is Hickenlooper out of step with Dems on energy?

Now, with his time in the governor’s office winding down and 2020 presidential rumors swirling, Hickenlooper faces a much different…

October 6, 2018

Guest Columns

Help is on the way to access mental health care

More than a million Coloradans face a mental health or substance-use disorder, but only half get the care they need.…

October 6, 2018

Money Savvy

Plan now to make retirement meaningful

Meet Dave Hughes, an expert on retirement lifestyle planning. A friend introduced me to Hughes, who is the author of…

October 6, 2018

Shelf Life

Democracy is thriving at your community library

Walchakdu1-i-syn So, what does democracy mean? Democracy, which derives from the Greek word demos, or people, is simplistically defined as…

October 5, 2018