We cannot close our hearts

My side lost. “I must close my heart in order to witness all the atrocities to come,” was my first reaction Wednesday morning. And fear. Fear of loss of so many things that are important to ...

A plea for protecting our local trails

Dear Action Line: As our trails get busier, I was pretty discouraged by user behavior last winter and spring. The single-track got pretty rutted and wide from people trying to avoid the ...

Fly fishing a new location

Being new residents to Tennessee has given SWMBO (She Who Must Be Obeyed) and I the opportunity to see and fly fish in a large number of areas new to us. One of the new areas we recently vis...

Charity also means a charity of spirit

Welcome to December 2024, folks. The holiday season is upon us. It is the time of year in most traditions and religions when we turn inward, when we focus on family and friends. The winter h...

Sibling seeks to rejoin family

DEAR ABBY: Six years ago, my family lost my mother, who was the rock of our family. Two weeks after that, my family started falling apart. My older brother, younger sister and I no longer sp...

Why there’s no commercial airline in San Juan County, N.M.

Dear Mr. Know-It-All: How did mountainous, wintry La Plata County get the region's commercial airport instead of wide-open, drier Crouch Mesa? Is it true that the powers that be in San Juan ...

Stewart honored to be in service to Southwest Colorado communities

My name is Katie Stewart, and I am your new state representative for House District 59. On the campaign trail, I had the privilege of meeting people across Southwest Colorado, and I’ve found...

Why weight-loss drugs like Ozempic aren’t the long-term solution

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are gaining popularity as quick fixes for shedding pounds. Known as GLP-1 agonists, these medications work by imitating a gut hormone that reduces h...

The only constant is change

Some of you may remember that I mentioned in September that I am a warm-weather person, and I know a lot of Durango people love to wear their shorts until November (or later, like my crazy h...

Navigating grief through the holidays

The holidays are a time of celebration, of tradition, excitement and connection. It is the time of year when people come together to celebrate as families and loved ones. Unfortunately, this...

Libraries are welcoming, safe places

Happy holidays! As festive music begins to filter into the background of our lives, the catchy and comforting strains remind me of the peace, joy and fun this season promises. As I’m sure yo...

Visit comes with irritating catch

DEAR ABBY: I was recently invited for a long weekend at my friend’s new home in South Carolina. She has wanted me to come there to visit ever since she purchased it. I offered to come down, ...