Columnists

Online friendship staring to wear thin

DEAR ABBY: I made a friend six years ago on social media. We have never actually met in person, but…

August 18, 2022

Ex asks for a little cuddling

DEAR ABBY: I have been separated from my husband for a year and a half. The divorce became final five…

August 18, 2022

What's up in Durango Skies

‘We need to build more, not tax more’

Michael Fields, who helms Colorado Rising Action, a conservative fiscal policy group, championed the passage of Proposition 117, which requires…

August 17, 2022

Strength in Well-being

Fat burn: For whom and how?

Teaching your body how to burn fat for fuel (rather than carbohydrates/sugar) provides many health benefits, including enhancing athletic performance.…

August 16, 2022

Gulliford's Travels

Willa Cather, Mesa Verde and Southwestern literature

Captivated by the Ancient Ones, novelist reshaped writing about the West

August 13, 2022

Camera filters are useful tools for astronomers

Greetings, stargazers. I was pleased when the telescope on the roof of Sitter Family Hall showed up in a front-page…

August 13, 2022

Stewards of the Land

Stewardship crews strive to improve your public lands experience

San Juan Mountains Association’s seasonal stewards have reached the final third of their summer stint. While I hear anecdotal updates…

Don’t believe a cartoon talking bear on wildfires

Cross Smokey Bear lied to us. I know that may sound harsh but it’s true. He told us, “Only you…

Downtown Lowdown

Asleep at the Wheel comes to Durango

Asleep at the Wheel will play at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. (Courtesy) Ray Benson has thousands of 78 RPM…

Culture Gulch

It’s a wrap on Durango PlayFest 2022

The cast of “monsterSLAYer,” by Blossom Johnson, left to right: Shaunibah Morfin (Spider Woman/Dr. Laughter), Colleen Biakeddy (Helen), Noralynn James…

From the Extension Office

Pandemic romance hits rocks

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Kirk,” and I have been dating exclusively for nearly two years and live together. We met…

August 11, 2022

Ankle sprains hurt, but you can help the healing

It can happen so quickly. One minute you’re double stacking rafts on a trailer for a week of boating. The…

August 11, 2022

From the Extension Office

Join the fun at the La Plata County Fair

Red, White and Moo! Our La Plata County Fair is in full swing. The La Plata County Fairgrounds is brimming…

Healing Nutrition

Healthier eating for high blood pressure

Do you have high blood pressure or does high blood pressure run in your family? If so, take the next…

Nourishing Morsels

For the joy of eating

Diet fads, junk food, inflammatory foods, allergies – these are just a few of the topics most associated with food…

Much to celebrate in passage of climate legislation

Madeleine Paracca Those hoping to preserve a livable world for ourselves, our children and our grandchildren can find much to…

Crime will change with different leaders

Kristi Burton Browncca In early May, my car was stolen from a parking lot. Two hours after I left it…

Drunk uncle crosses line with kiss

DEAR ABBY: I come from a large, close family. The majority of them live in another state. A couple of…

August 9, 2022