Columnists

In-laws’ celebrations too pricey

DEAR ABBY: My daughter and son-in-law are expecting their second child. Everyone is very happy for them. The problem is…

July 25, 2023

Action Line

Don’t crack under the pressure to text and drive

Official Action Line public service announcement: If this is a text you might send, maybe it’s time to reconsider. (Action…

July 24, 2023

Opinion

Good beer comes from good water

SCOTUS just jeopardized this, weakening Clean Water Act

July 23, 2023

Downtown Lowdown

Hymn for Her returns to Dolores

Hymn for Her is a full-blown family affair. What began as the duo of Wayne Waxing and Lucy Tight some…

July 20, 2023

Dear Abby

Aging mother refuses to discuss wishes

DEAR ABBY: My mom turns 85 this year. When my father died of congestive heart failure 10 years ago, our…

July 20, 2023

Dear Abby

Boyfriend rages when demands for sex denied

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 37-year-old stay-at-home mother of two teens. I’ve been in a relationship with a guy I’ll call…

July 18, 2023

Dear Abby

Avoidance of sick relative breeds resentment

DEAR ABBY: Is it normal for people to ignore relatives who have Alzheimer’s? My father spent more than two years…

July 18, 2023

Strength in Well-being

8 tips for weight loss

Ashley Lucas Embarking on a weight loss journey can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve struggled with it for years. However,…

July 18, 2023

Action Line

Solving the mystery from above at Durango Dog Park

Crop circles are rectangles now? There is a good reason for this geometrical design at the Durango Dog Park. (Courtesy…

July 17, 2023

Opinion

Wild Bighorns in peril in Colorado, Rocky Mountain West

Joe Lewandowskicca I’ve been afforded the rare opportunity and honor to kneel beside Colorado’s state animal and its most iconic:…

July 16, 2023

What's Up Downtown

What’s coming up for the remainder of summer?

As usual, summer is flying by. In just more than a month, the kids will be back in school. Even…

July 15, 2023

Thinking Green

Forests play a role in fighting climate change

The Earth recently experienced its hottest days on record. The blistering heat waves are yet another ominous indication of climate…

July 15, 2023

Stewards of the Land

Collaborations, initiatives working for health of public lands

Nearly three years ago, in October 2020, Gov. Jared Polis signed executive Order B 2020-008 creating the Colorado Outdoor Regional…

July 15, 2023

Dear Abby

In-law appoints herself permanent emcee

DEAR ABBY: I have a sister-in-law, “Helen,” who has appointed herself as the final word on all family events. No…

July 15, 2023

Creating Community

Public health response? SJBPH has a plan for that

Through the community health assessment, San Juan Basin Public Health examines the health of the community and provides programs and…

July 14, 2023

Opinion

Have we lost our sense of humor?

Cross Numerous comedians have stopped performing at college campuses because they have found the students to be overly politically correct…

July 14, 2023

Downtown Lowdown

After Midnight Jazz Band plays Buckley Park

Swing band music will always be cool. An inability to see its coolness is, well, not very cool. In this…

July 13, 2023

Culture Gulch

Plays and audiences

“Why this play now?” Pesha Rudnick, director of the final work at PlayFest 2023, asked in the closing talkback session…

July 13, 2023

Dear Abby

Man dating ‘estranged’ wife unsure of future

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been together more than 20 years. Our relationship grew stale over time, and…

July 11, 2023

Dear Abby

Mother-in-law is a menace

DEAR ABBY: I married a wonderful, thoughtful man 30 years ago. His family accepted me and were very kind, with…

July 11, 2023

Dear Abby

Lack of intimacy puts marriage at crossroads

DEAR ABBY: I’m 55 and have been married to my husband for 22 years. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune…

July 11, 2023

Action Line

Someone rip you off? Whom you gonna call?

(Adobe Stock)cca Dear Action Line: We really need a Better Business Bureau here. We have everything from plumbers who want…

July 10, 2023

Opinion

Durango needs ‘forward-looking’ housing plan for wildfires

Tom DeHudycca Placing high-density housing in the Wildland-Urban Interface does not make sense economically or socially. Rapidly escalating wildfire insurance…

July 9, 2023

Opinion

If you care about public education, go to the polls

Steve Zansbergcca The news media and political pundits are heavily focused on the next “big” election – November 2024, when…

July 9, 2023