Columnists

Fiance sees bachelorette party ‘souvenirs’

DEAR ABBY: I’m about to get married to a wonderful woman. We have been together for 16 years and have…

May 24, 2022

Eye in the sky, on the ground, in a tree …

Dear Action Line: What’s up with this game camera on Hermosa Creek trail? The camera is located approximately 1.5 miles…

May 23, 2022

Opinion

Welcome to the other side of paradise

The Other Sidecca I moved to Durango in 2018 to work at Fort Lewis College. For me, moving to La…

May 23, 2022

Thinking Green

Gridlock in Congress stymies land protection in Colorado

The CORE Act achieved a significant milestone at the beginning of May when the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee…

May 21, 2022

From the Humane Society

Have an emergency plan for you – and your pets

The gusty winds of spring are familiar to many who call this area home. In addition to being the harbinger…

May 20, 2022

Dear Abby

College student tries to reason with mom

DEAR ABBY: I am a freshman at a Midwestern university, and I love it. I finished my first semester with…

May 20, 2022

Local First

Parking a top concern as public comments on designs for Main Avenue

Study to examine space supply citywide

May 20, 2022

Downtown Lowdown

Haro in the Dark plays iAM MUSIC Fest

The story of local band Haro in the Dark’s formation plays out as a random meet of local musicians, a…

May 19, 2022

Dear Abby

Sister’s greed is last straw

DEAR ABBY: My father died five years ago at 90. For the last 20 years of his life, both my…

May 19, 2022

Strength in Well-being

It’s time to do hard things

If you want to move more effectively toward achieving better health, then almost always this means getting uncomfortable and doing…

May 18, 2022

Dear Abby

Dessert tastes best shared

DEAR ABBY: I lost your cookbooklet collection! My family and I have really enjoyed some of those recipes. I have…

May 17, 2022

Action Line

From the old dump, a mystery pipeline to where?

Dear Action Line: When heading up the Test Tracks trail north of the old dump there is this mysterious locked…

May 16, 2022

Opinion

One Small Step encourages strangers to converse

Tami GrahamChristopher Marona The fact that we live in a divisive time is not lost on anyone. At times, it…

May 16, 2022

Opinion

Bipartisan wins during legislative session

As we hit the 120th day of the 2022 session, I reflect on our accomplishments. After several nights working past…

May 15, 2022

Gulliford's Travels

Stories in stone: Guide Rickey Hayes interprets the past at Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Park

Rickey Hayes has spent years guiding tourists into Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Park. He is patient with visitors’ questions and…

May 14, 2022

What's up in Durango Skies

Spring dust makes stars look redder

The first total lunar eclipse of 2014 as seen Tuesday morning high above Durango. It was the first of a…

May 14, 2022

Creating Community

Supreme Court limits recourse in discrimination cases

One upcoming Supreme Court decision is dominating our headlines. But another recent case is looming large in the minds of…

May 13, 2022

Local First

It’s time to move your money

When most of us think about living the “local first” way, we envision shopping at one of our favorite local…

May 13, 2022

Dear Abby

Dad gets zoomies before bedtime

DEAR ABBY: My husband gets very upset when our 4-year-old sons don’t share his enthusiasm about something that excites him.…

May 13, 2022

Get Growing

Use degree days to effectively control fruit tree pests

Two insects tend to be the most prevalent pests in our area’s fruit trees: the codling moth (apples) and the…

May 13, 2022

From the Extension Office

In a thriving community, humans make connections

Many years ago, I spent some time traveling alone. Alone is an interesting place to be. When experienced by choice,…

May 13, 2022

Opinion

Don’t be fooled: Scotch egg not Scottish

Cross If you haven’t had a Scotch egg before, it is a pub and picnic food delicacy you should try.…

May 13, 2022

Downtown Lowdown

Jon Stickley Trio plays Tico Time

Jon Stickley has built the perfect festival band. At times a bluegrass band, other times a mish of acoustic fusion…

May 12, 2022

Dear Abby

Woman’s opinion of relative comes out

DEAR ABBY: My sister and I have always been close. She’s married to a man I have always thought is…

May 12, 2022