Columnists

South Platte bill a victory for whole state

I am especially grateful to the majority leadership in the House and a few House Democrats who got behind the…

April 19, 2016

Money Savvy

Use a budget to banish stress about money

Not long ago, I was among that 64 percent, but a money management system changed my life. Today, I want…

April 19, 2016

What's Up Downtown

Accessibility can open downtown to all

ACT is a collaboration of organizations including the city of Durango, Community Connections Inc., Southwest Center for Independence, Adaptive Sports…

April 19, 2016

Action Line

Action Line investigates urban deer population

Some of the Animas City deer herd look unconcerned that Action Line was shooting them – with a camera. Thanks…

April 17, 2016

Celebrate National Parks Week

An opportunity to reflect on Southwest Colorado’s cultural legacy

April 16, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

On Education Teaching, study can work to help remediate dyslexia

The word morphed from “congenital word blindness,” to “specific language disability” and finally in 1968 to the term of “specific…

April 16, 2016

That perfect vacation rental may be a scam

It came with its own concierge and a private pool and was only steps away from a rugged Caribbean beach.…

April 15, 2016

View from the Center

We’re building a center for creative community

Scott, Cristie Environments that encourage dynamic learning, experimentation and creative play often mirrored in the sciences, and well-esteemed R &…

April 14, 2016

Clubhouse Porch

A new year, a new look for golfers in La Plata County

For a while, it seemed I could relate to the misfortune as this is a recurrent theme in my game.…

Gulliford's Travels

As Lake Powell recedes, Glen Canyon reveals its secrets

“What happens under the turquoise skies of the continent’s most celebrated landscapes will presage changes that people the world over…

Durango Nature Studies

Speedy pronghorn ranks as the continent’s fleetest

The horns of male pronghorns are typically 10 to 12 inches long and point backward, while females’ horns are usually…

What's up in Durango Skies

Find Jupiter, then leap into Leo the Lion

Spring is traditionally the season for galaxies, but this spring you can add planets to the list of targets. Jupiter…

Long bill’s passage a bipartisan success

Both Republican Senate President Bill Cadman and Democratic Minority Leader Lucia Guzman commented at the end of the Senate chamber’s…

April 12, 2016

Neighbors

Soup warms heart and soul for Hospice of Mercy

Held Thursday, it was a jam-packed Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, with more than 500 people enjoying…

April 12, 2016

Durango School News

Robust dialogue can make our schools better

Growing up, it was clear that education was key to one’s future success. Getting good grades, working hard and being…

April 12, 2016

Action Line

Roads become more difficult to make driving easier

Smedley Sorry, but the old merger configuration was definitely not “just fine.” Action Line should know. For the better part…

April 10, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Take Saturday’s Decisions Day to discuss end-of-life advance directives

The Liberty at Life’s End initiative would allow those with an incurable degenerative disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s to…

April 10, 2016

New sharing economy lacks pricing clarity

Lightly regulated companies such as Airbnb and Uber can make it as difficult as traditional travel sites – and sometimes…

Creating Community

‘Person-centered’ model helps achieve balance

In the IDD realm, the term “person-centered” has been developed as a philosophical movement in contrast to the current way…

Momentum for change

Embrace the dynamism of the evolving electricity business

The changes to owner financing after Dodd-Frank

Agro The sinking of the housing market, the significant rise in foreclosures and the shutting down of overnight loans were…