Columnists

Will data centers come to Colorado’s rural communities?

So far, Colorado’s data center boom has been almost entirely along the Front Range between Colorado Springs and Boulder County.…

November 16, 2025

Opinion

Exploring and learning about AI together to build an informed, connected community

Artificial intelligence is not a future technology. It is here. Much like electricity transformed manufacturing and the internet gave rise…

November 16, 2025

Dear Abby

Teacher experiencing big changes

DEAR ABBY: I’m getting married soon, and I am very excited. It is a true blessing. I love my fiancee…

November 16, 2025

Thinking Green

Colorado steps forward to protect wetlands

In 2023, the Supreme Court similarly upended the Clean Water Act, first adopted in the presidential administration of Richard Nixon.…

November 15, 2025

Opinion

Daylight saving time: Our twice-yearly experiment in confusion and time travel

That is not a misspelling in the title. It is saving, not savings, time. We all recently set our clocks…

November 14, 2025

Dear Abby

Smoker gave it up almost 50 years ago

DEAR ABBY: I often see ads about stopping smoking. I’d like to share my story of success in overcoming this…

November 14, 2025

Downtown Lowdown

Charles Wecker plays album-release show

Cheers to the singer-songwriters. It’s the John Prines and Lucinda Williamses, along with those up and comers of the singer…

November 12, 2025

Gulliford's Travels

Public land patriots: SJMA Volunteers Help the Forest

San Juan Mountains Association volunteers pose near Silverton’s South Mineral Creek. Note the children learning to enjoy the outdoors. (Photo…

November 12, 2025

Dear Abby

Gift-giving season reminder to give ‘thanks’

DEAR ABBY: I think you once wrote that failure to thank people for gifts is the No. 1 complaint you…

November 12, 2025

Healing Nutrition

Your winter metabolism

Fran Sutherlindu1-i-syn But one question remains: Does your body truly need more comfort food this time of year, or just…

November 11, 2025

What's Up Downtown

Singing with Santa: Holiday history

Walsworthdu1-i-syn The Durango Business Improvement District is honored to hold the Singing with Santa event, which is always held on…

November 9, 2025

Dear Abby

Ex can’t get abuser out of mind

DEAR ABBY: I just left a verbally and physically abusive relationship. I suffer from mental illness, and “Scott” made it…

November 9, 2025

What's up in Durango Skies

Gazing at the stars – and moon

The “Super Moon” rises over the Animas Valley late Sunday evening as seen from Hesperus Hill. It was unusually large…

November 8, 2025

Creating Community

Celebrating National Family Caregivers Month in November

In the United States, November is famously time for families. Thanksgiving gathers families from near and far to appreciate the…

November 7, 2025

From the Extension Office

Invest in your choice of words for a powerful return on your well-being

If I had a nickel for every time the words, “I should …” came into my thoughts or speech, I’d…

November 7, 2025

Southwest Life

SJMA’s Trees for Conservation celebrates 13 years

San Juan Mountains Association's Christmas Trees for Conservation tree lot opens Nov. 28. (Courtesy SJMA) Many are familiar with the…

November 7, 2025

Opinion

After dementia: Rediscovering love, memory and life beyond loss

As my 55-year-old husband lay dying from young-onset dementia in Hospice House, moments of our life together started rapidly running…

November 7, 2025

Dear Abby

Dad tells relatives son cut him off

DEAR ABBY: My father and I have had a contentious relationship since I was a teenager. Despite being raised in…

November 7, 2025

Downtown Lowdown

John Cross: ‘That’s rock ’n’ roll’

They’re a band that will throw out a few cover song curve balls. Sure, John Cross and the New Relics…

November 5, 2025

Opinion

Peaceful is not always lawful, but ICE’s response was deeply wrong

I want to begin by saying that I fully empathize with the motivations of those who took part in the…

November 5, 2025

Dear Abby

Student feels sexuality could be at odds with family’s beliefs

DEAR ABBY: For the past two years, I have been trying to conceal from my family (with modest success) that…

November 5, 2025

Southwest Life

I’ve got a Corny one for ya!

According to the Colorado Climate Center, this October’s precipitation event produced over 500% our normal rain for a typical October,…

November 2, 2025

Opinion

When every dollar counts: Why monetary donations matter most during the SNAP suspension

On Saturday, thousands of families across Southwest Colorado were faced with an unimaginable challenge: zero assistance for groceries for the…

November 2, 2025

Opinion

Colorado voters: Why participation matters now more than ever

All Colorado ballots must be received by 7 p.m. Nov. 4. The state offers secure, convenient voter registration for eligible…

November 2, 2025