Columnists

Family left reeling when dad fired

DEAR ABBY: My dad is the breadwinner in our family. A few years ago, he got fired for looking at…

October 3, 2023

History in clearer view for sharper focus on future

Dr. Tom Stritikus Heather Shotton Ernest House Jr.Courtesy of Ernest House Jr. This fall, Fort Lewis College opened our campus…

October 2, 2023

Opinion

‘Hard to imagine trial of greater public importance’ than Trump’s

Steve Zansbergcca Yale law professor, legal scholar, and novelist, Stephen L. Carter (“Televising Trump’s Trials Is a Mistake,) argues in…

October 1, 2023

Opinion

‘Indian names, caps, symbols and how media should portray them’

cca Ah yes, Major League Baseball’s post-season. “October Ball” is about to begin, and once again the low-budget baseball team…

October 1, 2023

Action Line

The mystery of the Home Depot sidewalk

The sidewalk to nowhere along Escalante Drive behind Home Depot. (Courtesy of Walker) Dear Action Line: I’ve lived on the…

September 29, 2023

Opinion

Prioritize ‘human life’ on Animas View Drive

Durango author Janet Jones was awarded Japan’s Equine Culture Award for her 2020 book, “Horse Brain, Human Brain.” (Courtesy) Two…

September 29, 2023

Dear Abby

Daughter refuses to contact grandmother

DEAR ABBY: My 23-year-old daughter, “Chloe,” lives with me and refuses to acknowledge her grandmother’s emails and letters, which are…

September 28, 2023

La Plata Health Watch

Time to talk to your doctor about vaccines

Vaccination is the single most effective strategy to prevent severe illness from respiratory viruses this fall and winter season. I’ve…

September 27, 2023

The Tourism Effect

Embracing the Night: The importance of dark skies and the rise of astrotourism

Weylin Ryan Have you ever looked up at the night sky in a place far from city lights and marveled…

September 27, 2023

Shelf Life

What are all these things doing in the library?

Brenda Marshall What materials do you expect to find when you walk into a library? Books? Of course. DVDs? Magazines?…

September 27, 2023

Dear Abby

Couple’s marriage lost spark years ago

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to a man I’ll call “Ed” for 15 years. We are seniors, but he…

September 26, 2023

Opinion

‘Cost creep’ in Colorado’s outdoors

Trish Zorniodu1-i-syn When was the last time you got outside and how much did you spend to do it? I…

September 24, 2023

What's Up Downtown

Do not miss these events in October and November

Hot air balloons, trick or treating, and Santa are all coming to Downtown Durango in the next several weeks. The…

September 23, 2023

Strength in Well-being

Unlocking the power of meal timing

Ashley Lucas One of the most often overlooked aspects of a diet when trying to drop weight is not what…

September 23, 2023

Dear Abby

Decision to divorce complicated

DEAR ABBY: I have seriously thought about giving my husband an ultimatum and moving out for a while. Living with…

September 23, 2023

Action Line

Should we resist bear-resistant containers?

There are several types of bear-resistant trash containers. For this one you need to turn a knob counterclockwise. It works…

September 22, 2023

From the Humane Society

Fewer dog transfers happening between organizations

Shelter Animals Count, the most trusted and current source for animal sheltering data, notes a concerning trend in its Q2…

September 22, 2023

Creating Community

Thriving Communities programs use social connection to promote healthy lifestyle

Katheryn Maloney Did you know relationships may be as important to health as exercise and nutrition? Social connection can lower…

September 21, 2023

Dear Abby

Expectant mom feels unsupported

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are expecting our first child this year. I moved to the United States a…

September 21, 2023

Downtown Lowdown

Lawn Chair Kings, Erik Nordstrom and writing

They’ve been a band for over 20 years. They’ve played hundreds of shows regionally and banged out half a dozen…

September 20, 2023

Opinion

‘Antisemitism on rise’ – Boebert is no help

Scott R. Kline We are currently in the midst of the period between the Jewish New Year – Rosh Hashanah…

September 20, 2023

Opinion

1984 case ‘profound’ precedent to save Carpenter, neighborhood from ILC

Teri Paulcca The details of a 1984 lawsuit to stop industrial activities next to the Montview neighborhood in northwest Cortez…

September 20, 2023

Opinion

Carpenter ‘critical’ to rights of sound-dependent birds

April Baisancca The rezoning of 1050 Lebanon Road in Cortez from commercial to industrial is incompatible with its proximity to…

September 20, 2023

Dear Abby

Fiance’s co-worker puts on a show

DEAR ABBY: My fiance and I went to his co-worker “Tina’s” house on a Friday night to socialize and play…

September 19, 2023