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Four days of fun for the 4th

The 4th of July is nearly upon us. What do you normally do for the 4th? Many locals head of out town, but this year, I want you to stay in town because there will be an amazing amount of fun...

DATE: Jun 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Unhinged behavior burns family bridge

DEAR ABBY: I’m hoping you can help with an ongoing issue I’m having with my sister-in-law. She has verbally assaulted me four times, each time acting like she doesn’t remember what she said ...

DATE: Jun 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Chaco gains reprieve from new drilling

A cherished landscape gained a measure of new protection this month when Interior Secretary Deb Haaland signed an order creating a 10-mile buffer zone around Chaco Culture National Historica...

DATE: Jun 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Student frets about boyfriend’s social life

DEAR ABBY: My partner, “Josh,” and I (we’re both male) have been together for two years. We met while living in Los Angeles and were fortunate to be accepted to grad schools in NYC. We’re no...

DATE: Jun 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

The Monkberries play Burro Fest

Denton has always been one of the hipper music towns in Texas. Bring up the words “music” and “Texas” in one sentence, and the conversation will likely include “Austin” as the place to be w...

DATE: Jun 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

The case for diversity in higher education

College admissions is one of the most talked about aspects of higher education, and nothing animates those conversations more than the topic of race-conscious admissions. In the coming days,...

DATE: Jun 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Former classmate sees future in affair

DEAR ABBY: In high school, I had a close male friend, “Adam.” After graduation, I moved out of state. We remained friends for a while in college, calling, writing and visiting each other. He...

DATE: Jun 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Vegetable oil: The harmful truth

Contrary to popular belief, the mere fact that vegetable oil is derived from vegetables does not make it beneficial to your health. Part of the blame for this is attributed to the food compa...

DATE: Jun 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

One bright, shining moment

Last week, the Durango Chamber Music Festival concluded its 15th season of noontime recitals to overflow crowds. For 15 years, the festival has prompted locals to ask: Can you believe the mu...

DATE: Jun 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

Closing birthing center ‘a public health emergency’

Open letter to the Southwest Health System Board of Directors, It was with deep alarm that I learned of SHS’s plan to “temporarily” close the Family Birthing Center at Southwest Memorial Hos...

DATE: Jun 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Wilderness doesn’t need climbing hardware

We humans want the most out of life, so why shouldn’t we push to get more of what we want? That’s what some rock climbers must be thinking. They want to enter designated wilderness in order ...

DATE: Jun 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Don’t panic! A fruitful, fruit-filled summer is on the way

Dear Action Line: Where is the produce stand that was in front of Durango High School relocating? – Barry Sweet Dear Barry: The community has been on pins and needles over this. There i...

DATE: Jun 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line