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Long-lost lovers reconnect

DEAR ABBY: I had a brief affair with a married man 36 years ago. “Jerry” had left his wife after learning she was sleeping with his best friend. Our affair ended and we went on with our ...

DATE: Apr 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

New legislation could make it harder to tell how much your airline tickets cost

An old ticket-price tactic for airlines may make a surprise comeback, thanks to proposed legislation. Before a 2011 full-fare advertising rule forbade it, airlines displayed initi...

DATE: Apr 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Mother hopes to claim son’s ashes

DEAR ABBY: My adult son passed away two years ago at a young age. We were very close while he was growing up. He married young, and I maintained a great relationship with both him and hi...

DATE: Apr 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

The art and craft of making a successful request

It’s 8 p.m. on a weeknight, which means we should be ushering small people through the stations of winding down: read aloud, teeth-brushing, pajamas and, ultimately, the long, one-way march ...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Adventures in Motherhood

Dietary changes, exercise can control irritable bowel syndrome

Perhaps you are among the 10 to 15 percent of U.S. adults who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, which is a leading cause of gastrointestinal distress. IBS is a chronic condit...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Marbury: Another wonderful day in Durango; proud to call it home

Happy Spring! My answering machine says, “It’s another wonderful day in Durango and we’re lucky to live here.” I haven’t changed my opinion since 1974 when I first drove into Dura...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: From the Mayor

McLachlan: Listening and leading on education

This week has been a good one for schools and teachers. Last year, the governor signed my bill, HB 17-1003, to find solutions to Colorado’s educator shortage. We’re pushing forwa...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: From the State House

Grossman: Losing species to our expanding population

I learned about two sea creatures while vacationing this spring near Puerto Peñasco in Mexico. By coincidence, we were close to the home of these two endangered animals, at the n...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Champagne: Talking to teens about sex

Reality check. Your teens are probably having sex. You (and your teen) probably loathe the idea of having “the talk,” but it’s super important. Here are some things you need to k...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Wine lovers, foodies will feast in downtown

It’s one of the best times of the year in Downtown Durango, if you like wine and food. Two of my favorite events are coming up in May. First up is the 12th Durango Wine Experience...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Divorced mom marks anniversary

DEAR ABBY: My parents were separated for most of my life and divorced 10 years ago. Dad and I don’t talk much, but we do get together for special occasions and visits during vacations. M...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

When it comes to fire preparedness, don’t just worry: Take action

Our forests and fields are tinder-boxes, and I’m scared! I know that just one spark can start a high-intensity wildfire that threatens homes, people, clean water, power lines and our economy...

DATE: Apr 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

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