Your Ecological House Paradise lost: Forests, fires, climate change – Edgar Allan Poe “Some paradise,” my mother said, a touch of bitterness in her voice. “Phttt!” She dry spit… September 18, 2013
The Green Side of Life 86’ed as Guru by No. DO86, aka Mr. Daniel Orris Daniel Orris was this week’s Gridiron Guru. DO86 was the only local to score 15 out of 16, and his… September 18, 2013
Neighbors Lyons shines to support Community Concert Hall All of those were in play at Jazz on the Hill on Saturday, when singer Joyce Lyons returned to entertain… September 17, 2013
Money Savvy Like your health, finances need annual checkup The symptoms of financial stress can be many. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants says they include: A growing… September 17, 2013
Durango School News District wants to engage you about finances While the voters approved a mill-levy override in 2010, the district suffered massive cuts because of the economic recession. In… September 17, 2013
View from the Center Durango’s arts revolution is underway Well, you know We all want to change the world. Lennon/McCartney I hope you have visited the Durango Arts Center… September 16, 2013
La Plata Health Watch Your pancreas plays a vital role in your health While obviously intended as a humorous overstatement, many people don’t know much about this important organ and its multiple essential… September 15, 2013
The Travel Troubleshooter Merger to slow online booking competition All three things could happen, actually, but the conjecture surrounding the announcement reminded me of the fallout from the last… September 14, 2013
Action Line Open-road equipment ends up going nowhere There are a number of explanations for the street summer scourge of PPRUs, with cheapness topping the list. You know… September 14, 2013
From our Congressman Water, weather factors for future Much of Colorado is federal land and our rivers spring to life in our national forests; yet they are also… September 14, 2013
Adventures in Motherhood A key to parenthood is learning the yoga of letting go I’ve been here on a million weekdays, and it’s always the outdoor PlayStation for the baby-toothed set, but today is… September 14, 2013
From our Congressman Admissions process a reminder of Halloween Barneydu1-i-syn For years, the process resulted solely in dilemma, causing far more strife than necessary. I have tried purchasing premade… September 14, 2013
From our Congressman Thank you, John McPhee When it comes to natural resources, we are all in the same boat September 14, 2013
Policy and Politics Single-issue fixation loses bigger picture Never a natural in the kitchen, she set about to prepare for my sister and me wholesome meals chock full… September 14, 2013
Neighbors Here’s to Tuesday Lit and its 75th birthday On Sept. 3, the club kicked off its 75th program year with its Fall Picnic at the beautiful Animas Valley… September 13, 2013
Downtown Lowdown Lyons’ siren lures Concert Hall supporters It’s like the driver’s ed approach: The car simulators are great, but there’s no substitute for getting behind the wheel… September 12, 2013
On the Run Through-hiking Colo. Trail a great experience Their adventure began June 26 after months of preparation, each being at a point in their lives when they were… September 12, 2013
Durango Nature Studies Plan aims to boost environmental literacy In Colorado, legislation was passed into law in 2010 that required the Colorado Department of Education to adopt a statewide… September 11, 2013
Thinking Green Time to protect integrity of area around Chaco The current park is just the core of an area rich in archaeological treasures. The ACEC would include several Chacoan… September 11, 2013
Bear Smart Bear Smart We are to blame when food, trash attract bears If bears can dine on trash, they will be regular visitors to our neighborhoods.Courtesy of Bryan Peterson Eventually, a grizzly… September 11, 2013
From the Extension Office Feeling ‘bleh’ about your garden? Plant some bulbs But I will be honest, September is a tough month. My landscape is a little “bleh,” many of the perennials… September 11, 2013
Neighbors Birdies on the golf course mean more dollars for Adaptive Sports du1-i-syn The event was Birdie Fest 2013, when 10 golf professionals from three golf clubs – Glacier Club, Dalton Ranch… September 10, 2013
Culture Gulch 10-minute plays cut to chase at Arts Center As if it were yesterday, Albert remembers the car he drove on his first date with Elizabeth. Etched in the… September 9, 2013
Coroner's Report What’s proper burial for an aborted fetus? That’s not all they have to decide. Sometimes, they have to decide whether to allow babies to be buried. Dr.… September 8, 2013