Columnists

Vacation races: best of both worlds for runners

Since its’ inception, seven more destination races have been added including; Grand Canyon, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain, Great Smokey…

April 7, 2016

Coroner's Report

‘Experts’ don’t always know what truth is

After my general pathology residency but before I began a forensic pathology fellowship, the coroner in Peoria, Illinois, hired me…

April 6, 2016

Authentic Aging

As we age, our purposes change along with our years

In earlier years, our purposes may have been making a marriage, raising a family, building a career, becoming a writer,…

April 6, 2016

From the Extension Office

Lucky student gardeners work alongside first lady

Now, spring is a great time to get my gardening or farming information out there, be it spring bulbs, or…

April 6, 2016

From our Congressman

Separate provider fee from general fund

I was originally under the impression that the Hospital Provider Fee was a fee that each patient paid, mostly through…

April 5, 2016

Neighbors

Music in the Mountains kicks off 30th season

The classical music festival held Cocktails with the Conductor on Sunday night at Sorrel Sky Gallery, with about 75 music…

April 5, 2016

A Take on Tourism

The halo effect of tourism

In a recent study of tourism campaigns in nine states, the research firm of Longwoods International demonstrated how each state’s…

April 5, 2016

Action Line

Santa Rita Park playground goes from janky to swanky

A new playground has been installed at Santa Rita Park, and a specialized rubberized safety surface will be poured soon.Jerry…

April 3, 2016

From the Extension Office

From the Extension Office Here are a few tips on how you can eat away at wasting food

A salad bar clerk at a restaurant in Des Moines, Iowa, picks off the discolored grapes.Michael Zamora/The Des Moines Register…

April 2, 2016

From our Congressman

Convoluted caucuses

Send undemocratic, discriminatory process to its grave

April 2, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

For travelers, when to tip can be confusing

Gratuities, once limited to restaurant servers, bellhops and concierges, are being solicited more than ever, and travelers are prime targets.…

April 1, 2016

Flies & Lies

Polarization helps you see fish

I recently received an email from a friend asking my opinion about polarized sunglasses and what he might purchase. Having…

March 31, 2016

View from the Fort

What music and art is on tap for April at FLC?

Blaylock The Art Gallery opens its annual graduating senior art and design majors’ exhibition on the 1st with a reception…

March 31, 2016

From our Congressman

It’s budget season at the Colorado Capitol

This year, the budget bill starts in the House and then will head to the Senate for more debate and…

March 29, 2016

Neighbors

Springing jailbirds for muscular dystrophy

That’s what two of this year’s participants – longtime community volunteer Bliss Bruen and Durango City Councilor Sweetie Marbury –…

March 29, 2016

What's Up Downtown

A look at BID’s board and parking

BID is excited to begin working with John Mahoney, formerly of Coldwell Banker Heritage House Realtor and the voice of…

March 29, 2016

Action Line

Dialogue about one-lane road is a two-way street

One reader worries about the safety on Main Avenue near the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad depot, especially where…

March 27, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Wave of bills advocate for air travelers

Then a senator took on hotel resort fees, and another put airline surcharges in his crosshairs. And then the Senate…

March 26, 2016

From our Congressman

Lesvos’ refugees A month of tragedy, fear, generosity and strength

Two months ago, when I typed the destination of a plane ticket I had already bought into Google, this résumé…

March 26, 2016

Population Matters

Remember the truth about the history of abortion

We were in college and were spending the summer studying the French language. John had met Ruth in London, our…

March 26, 2016

Great Adventures of Jenny and Goose

Picking up the pieces

So, I did the only thing I knew how to do. I set out on an adventure to find some…

March 24, 2016

Adventures in Motherhood

Library’s magic is wizardry most supreme

Dan will star in their memories as the man who taught them to chop firewood and to fish, who orchestrated…

March 23, 2016

La Plata Health Watch

Therapy can ease anguish of anxiety disorders

Taken together, anxiety disorders are the leading mental health condition affecting the human species. According to the U.S. Substance Abuse…

March 23, 2016

From our Congressman

Bill would require more CDOT transparency

It is a proven fact that Colorado is falling further and further behind on the maintenance of our highways. Since…

March 22, 2016