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Opinion

Religious doctrine on sterilization in way of good medical care

Richard Grossman “Shapeshifter” I have to make you sick to make you well, The oncologist says, five months we’ll scour…

December 4, 2022

Authentic Aging

Saying goodbye for the last time

Have you had to say goodbye to someone you know you’ll never see again? Whether from dying or distance or…

December 4, 2022

From the Extension Office

The hope for snow a recurring theme

The juxtaposition of the holiday season always messes with me – we speed up to reach the goal of slowing…

December 4, 2022

Dear Abby

Friendship with doctor’s wife awkward

DEAR ABBY: For several years, I have gone to a medical specialist I’ll call “Eric” for certain issues. Eric’s wife,…

December 3, 2022

The Tourism Effect

‘Share the Love Cycle’ put heart in Spoketober

James Flint The “Share the Love Cycle” event showcased the cycling community’s heart and passion on Oct. 7 to 9…

December 3, 2022

Creating Community

Make the holidays about family, not the flu

Rosalind Penney With the beautiful dusting of the first snow comes the holidays’ less-celebrated counterpart: flu season. While holiday gatherings…

December 3, 2022

Downtown Lowdown

Yves Giraud throws down roots

When musician Yves Giraud moved to Montezuma County, he found the musician pool deeper and packed with more musicians than…

December 2, 2022

Dear Abby

Woman accosted for saying things she didn’t

DEAR ABBY: A friend, “Marie,” approached me in the parking lot after church, raising her voice, flailing her arms and…

December 1, 2022

Dear Abby

Abused wife seeks path forward

DEAR ABBY: My husband of 30 years has always made me feel like I wasn’t good enough for him. He…

November 29, 2022

Local First

Winery moves into former Irish Embassy basement in Durango

Business offers eight homemade wines

November 28, 2022

Action Line

Blame Clessie’s make: Jake brakes take cake

La Plata County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to pass an ordinance that prohibits the use of “Jake Brakes,” which are…

November 28, 2022

Dear Abby

Mom deals with fallout from past decision

DEAR ABBY: Fifteen years ago, I “ran away from home” to get away from my adult children, and I finally…

November 26, 2022

La Plata Health Watch

Respiratory viral season is here

If you are like our family, visits to the tissue aisle at the grocery store have been up this year.…

November 26, 2022

From the Humane Society

Canine distemper: What is it, what does it do and how can you protect your pet?

Over the past couple of years, we’ve all been learning about viruses and what we can do to keep ourselves…

November 25, 2022

Downtown Lowdown

Basilaris fuses diverse sounds into music

Albuquerque-based musician Lukas Scarpetta wanted to form a jazz band that didn’t want to be a traditional jazz band. It…

November 24, 2022

Dear Abby

Man’s wife going off the rails

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for close to a year, and in this short time I’ve seen a side…

November 24, 2022

Opinion

Never too late to save a river

Becca Lawtoncca An old river-running motto says, “Old boaters never die, they just get a little dinghy.” And some never…

November 22, 2022

Dear Abby

Second marriage gets cold shoulder

DEAR ABBY: I left a manipulative and abusive marriage after 18 years. My parents fully supported my decision. When I…

November 22, 2022

Action Line

Like cigarettes, city’s white poles are a calming influence

Barricade? Camp spot? Slalom course? Here are some of the white posts in the vicinity of West Park and West…

November 21, 2022

What's Up Downtown

Holiday season in the heart of Durango

The Durango Business Improvement District has several holiday events and promotions to help you get into the holiday spirit. First…

November 19, 2022

From the Extension Office

Knowledge is power in self-managed health care

It’s National Diabetes Month, and it’s worth mentioning for two reasons. One, because 37.7 million Americans are living with diabetes.…

November 19, 2022

Thinking Green

Wolf Creek Pass receives a reprieve

The proposed Village at Wolf Creek development atop Wolf Creek Pass was recently rejected again by a federal judge. For…

November 19, 2022

Dear Abby

Middle-aged daughter hasn’t left nest

DEAR ABBY: My husband passed away two years ago. I hope you can give me some advice on how to…

November 19, 2022

Opinion

Re-envisioning Thanksgiving with ‘redemptive possibilities’

Andy Mosscca With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s worth revisiting some of the holiday’s most cherished expressions. In such a…

November 18, 2022