Columnists

From the Extension Office

Eating habits more trough than table

DEAR ABBY: My stepson “Ryan” is an active senior in high school. He’s a great kid, and I love him.…

March 17, 2022

4-H members develop many skills through animal projects

Spring is in the air, which means we, at La Plata County 4-H, are gearing up for our spring and…

March 17, 2022

Opinion

Protect Medicare: Fight plan to code high, treat low

Medicare was enacted in 1965 after a fierce fight with doctors and the health industry. The same fears of socialized…

March 16, 2022

Depth of affection unspoken until too late

DEAR ABBY: My longtime boyfriend passed away after an extended illness, and I’d like to offer a suggestion to your…

March 15, 2022

Action Line

Santa Rita history filled with pride and anguish

Dear Action Line: As a child in Durango during the 1960s, I recall what basically amounted to a shantytown, called…

March 14, 2022

Opinion

Let’s not squander the miracle of Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park turns 150 years old this month – a milestone truly worth celebrating. Wilkinsoncca When Westerners think of…

March 13, 2022

Well-wishes have become burdensome

DEAR ABBY: I am blessed to have a wonderfully supportive family, which includes my and my husband’s siblings. I was…

Gulliford's Travels

Amache concentration camp commencement: Honoring internee Marion Konishi

Marion Konishi on the day of her commencement speech June 25, 1943. Online image 210-G-B658. National Archives and Records Administration…

What's up in Durango Skies

Now is the time to attempt a Messier Marathon

Greetings, stargazers. This is a milestone column for me, as it is the 10th anniversary of my first What’s Up…

Healing Nutrition

How to shop for heart healthy oil

I recently got this question from a client: “Why is vegetable oil bad if it’s made from vegetables?” Great, great…

What's Up Downtown

Spring Rewards program and parking

The Durango Business Improvement District is pleased to announce our next promotion to support businesses downtown and in the North…

Creating Community

We can do better by women with disabilities

In honor of Women’s History Month, let’s look at a group of people who too often remain invisible: women with…

Downtown Lowdown

Dana Ariel makes new record

Three days is a short amount of time taken to make a record. Or maybe it’s the perfect amount of…

Stewards of the Land

Stewardship of San Juans a priority through the seasons

Participants at the Après Ski Science & Social on Feb. 26. (Courtesy of John Bozis/San Juan Mountains Association)John Bozis It…

Opinion

Career polygamy: The new way to work

My daughter recently encountered a disturbing issue at her place of employment that I did not know was out there.…

Woman not happy with her life

DEAR ABBY: For years, I’ve heard about what and where a woman “should” be in her life once she turns…

March 10, 2022

From the Extension Office

Man’s behavior at home self-centered

DEAR ABBY: I refer to my husband as “the most single married man” I know. He turns off the lights,…

March 10, 2022

To foster good health, try produce over supplements

In recognition of March being National Nutrition Month, it seems fitting to explore a source of nutrition we often place…

March 10, 2022

Wife ready to hit the bricks

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to “Arthur” for 50 years. There have been many problems in our marriage, and…

March 8, 2022

Mom doesn’t want grandma involved with son

DEAR ABBY: My son just withdrew from college with a medical leave because of anxiety and depression. My husband and…

March 8, 2022