Columnists

Rumors, lies envelop divorcée

DEAR ABBY: I retired to Malaga, Spain, after my marriage of 38 years ended in divorce. I have gone to…

July 19, 2022

Action Line

RVers take note: Twin Buttes a ‘little loud’ with highway traffic

If you want to ignore the sign here at the Twin Buttes trailhead, just know that the raven overhead is…

July 18, 2022

Thinking Green

Closure of San Juan Generation Station signals coal’s demise

The Four Corners took a significant step toward a coal-free future as Unit 1 of the San Juan Generating Station…

July 16, 2022

Husband, wife disrespect parents

DEAR ABBY: I have two sons I’m very proud of. My husband and I have raised them to be respectful…

July 15, 2022

Independent voters ready to exert influence

cca I don’t want to be called unaffiliated. That’s what Colorado’s secretary of state calls me. Merriam-Webster says it means…

July 15, 2022

Downtown Lowdown

The Crags celebrate new album with show

The music business is a drag. It’s a business that can be unforgiving, at times awarding mediocrity and ignoring some…

July 14, 2022

Family struggles to grow roots

DEAR ABBY: My husband, my child and I have moved six times over an eight-year period. Some of the moves…

July 14, 2022

Healing Nutrition

Bone broth: Is it a ‘superfood’?

If you struggle with digestive pain and discomfort, autoimmune disease, brain fog, low energy, diarrhea, constipation, gas, bloating and much…

July 13, 2022

Frequent ‘breaks’ define relationship

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Ashton,” is bisexual. After we have fights, he takes “breaks” and uses them to be with…

July 12, 2022

Action Line

No left-hand turn allowed? Show us a (new) sign!

A vehicle ignores the hard-to-see no-left-turn sign and turns toward the port side as it departs from north City Market…

July 11, 2022

What's up in Durango Skies

RETURN bill ‘devastating to incredible outdoor heritage’

cca A recent bill proposal, called the RETURN Our Constitutional Rights Act of 2022, has been introduced to essentially repeal…

July 11, 2022

Gulliford's Travels

Becoming Colorado: 100 objects that illuminate the state’s vivid history and people

Bicycle-crazed Durangoans should know that in the late 19th century bicycling was considered inappropriate for young women, yet they wanted…

July 9, 2022

Don’t overlook Ophiuchus – the 13th sign of the zodiac

Greetings, stargazers. I am really happy with the recent rain and will gladly trade a few good observing nights for…

July 9, 2022

Creating Community

Disability Symbol Identifier program comes to Colorado

A new program in Colorado may help people with disabilities and their caregivers get more appropriate responses from first responders.…

July 9, 2022

Local First

It’s Indie Week

It is Independent’s Week. For most, that means celebrating the founding of the United States, but here at Local First,…

Friend runs background check

DEAR ABBY: Even though I have lived in a different state for many years, I’ve remained in touch with a…

Stewards of the Land

Volunteers make a difference in Chicago Basin

The goal of volunteers at the Chicago Basin basecamp is to reach more visitors and provide them with tips about…

Read this before taking up hockey

Cross How exciting it was to watch our Colorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup. They are a team of such…

Downtown Lowdown

Garrett Young, band release new record

Guitar player Garrett Young likes his tools. The Bayfield-based musician just dropped his second record, and for that sophomore release…

July 7, 2022

From the Extension Office

Family drama intensifies with disappearance

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have inherited four dogs from relatives. I was out of state for a month…

July 7, 2022

Preserve your peaches for a taste of summer all year

Every June, there is a window of opportunity. The price of cherries dips while the quality peaks. In this one…

July 7, 2022