Columnists

Flies & Lies

Experiencing Cuba’s fine fly fishing

Cigars, old cars and saltwater fly fishing

June 30, 2016

From our Congressman

Outcome of DA primary should largely settle direction of 6th Judicial District

Outcome should largely settle the direction of the 6th Judicial District

June 30, 2016

La Plata Health Watch

Early diagnosis of diabetes can limit its damage

The hallmark of this disease is resistance to insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by specialized cells in the pancreas,…

June 29, 2016

Thinking Green

Speak out for quiet users on forest trails in Rico/West Dolores Area

Marion, Robert The Dolores District of the San Juan National Forest recently released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for travel…

June 29, 2016

Clubhouse Porch

Race to sign up for fun Ryder Cup format

That being said, the Animas Capital Management, Ltd. “Ryder Cup Format” tournament will be held Sunday and Monday at Hillcrest…

June 29, 2016

A Take on Tourism

Who you are is where you were when

Where we grew up, when we grew up, how we grew up and the unique experiences we had make us…

June 28, 2016

From our Congressman

If all had guns, America would be feared

Some want peace, but over 85 percent would rather have my head chopped off or crucify me for my beliefs.…

June 27, 2016

Action Line

City arborist gets a plum assignment on Florida Road

Your query brings up an additional intriguing question. If a tree falls along Florida Road and there’s no one taking…

June 26, 2016

On Real Estate

Here’s some changes you can really believe in

These communities started in the 1880s as a hot bed for mining because of the discovery of silver, gold and…

June 25, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Those hidden resort fees may disappear

In 2012, the federal government’s consumer protection agency allowed hotels to add required fees to their room rates as long…

June 25, 2016

Stewards of the Land

Subaru Traveling Trainers to visit the Four Corners

Ice Lakes Basin trail receives a large amount of visitors, sometimes 100 hikers a day, during the summer season primarily…

June 25, 2016

Creating Community

Emergency Response Program building community resilience

McCune SJBH’s EPR program works to ensure that residents have access to basic everyday necessities not only during an emergency,…

June 25, 2016

From our Congressman

Help us persuade the city to get the fluoride out of Durango’s water

Children are at the highest risk for this developmental neurotoxin. Arrested brain development, increased levels of attention deficit disorder and…

June 25, 2016

Population Matters

Advocate for long-acting, reversible contraception

Over a quarter of women in the United States use birth control pills, which fail much more frequently than long-acting,…

June 25, 2016

Adventures in Motherhood

Transformation: Childhood’s eternal theme

It’s like a fantasy novel I might have written five years ago, “Angels visited the house and the children began…

June 22, 2016

Clubhouse Porch

Congratulations to an Open winner at home and at Oakmont

The course held up it’s reputation of having very tough greens, as only a handful of pros finished under par…

June 22, 2016

From our Congressman

Plight of river downstream of McPhee Dam is a sad story indeed

Local river-runners got the chance to see the heart of the Dolores River canyon this spring when enough water was…

June 21, 2016

Neighbors

Durango’s women hit the links for charity

On Thursday, the organizers – birthday girl Diane Curtis, Sandy Elliott, Cathy Gaskell, Marina Siepieta and Donna Flynn – of…

June 21, 2016

What's Up Downtown

Homelessness in Durango: Finding a fix

Homelessness is a problem, so the Durango Business Improvement District helped organize the summit and represented downtown and north Main…

June 21, 2016

Action Line

Downtown decks the halls for the Fourth of July

Durango Land Use Code sets a strict schedule for temporary signs on business celebrating religious or national holidays, and the…

June 19, 2016

Creating Community

Local resources support everyday emotional health

Sluis In our “suck it up, buttercup” culture, emotional distress is often seen as weakness, or a lack of will.…

June 18, 2016

From our Congressman

With population up and revenue down, infrastructure is slippin through the cracks

The county’s road network linking our diverse and far-flung regions is a vital public asset providing critical infrastructure to support…

June 18, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Americans going overseas choose subdued clothes to blend in

It was bound to happen, with all the recent incidents of terrorism and dire State Department warnings. The last thing…

June 17, 2016

View from the Center

An invitation to check out the Durango Arts Center

Gonzalez This is the most valuable lesson I learned from studying art at Dartmouth College. Since graduating, I have understood…

June 16, 2016