Authentic Aging Recognizing older women and their wisdom There are women in my life in their 80s and 90s. I am old, but these women are living my… March 5, 2022
The Tourism Effect Difference between influencers, bloggers and content creators With the evolution of social media, channels like Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, blogs and even LinkedIn are influencing the public’s… March 4, 2022
Downtown Lowdown Cuatro Kruse and FutureFolk Durango native Cuatro Kruse is a lot of things. He’s a permaculture builder and a chocolate maker, a glass blower,… March 4, 2022
Nourishing Morsels Are supplements right for you? Deciding whether you need supplements is a question many people ask themselves. They have become mainstream and you find them… March 2, 2022
Dear Abby Wife shocked by husband’s ‘hobby’ DEAR ABBY: I have been married 31 years. I recently found out my husband belongs to a singles group. The… March 1, 2022
Action Line Getting a jump on Grandview interchange The “Ski Jump to Nowhere.” Does it need a snow layer to enhance optimal performance? (Lars Gelande)Lars Gelande Dear Action… February 28, 2022
La Plata Health Watch The indirect effects of the pandemic are serious While the direct effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been substantial, including infections, hospitalizations and deaths, the indirect effects are… February 26, 2022
From the Chamber Shoutouts! We just received some much needed snow as February winds down and we head into spring. As I look out… February 26, 2022
Shelf Life What exactly does a library district do, anyway? I’m Liz vonTauffkirchen and I have the great honor and privilege of serving as the newest director of the newest… February 25, 2022
From the Humane Society February is spay and neuter awareness month Winter is in full swing, but soon spring will be knocking on our doorstep. February is national spay/neuter awareness month… February 25, 2022
Dear Abby Mom-friends take different paths DEAR ABBY: I met my friend “Ashley” and her daughter three years ago. Our daughters are 9 years old. Ashley… February 25, 2022
Dear Abby Teen feels overwhelmed by challenges DEAR ABBY: I’m a teen girl having some trouble right now. I was in an abusive family. Most of my… February 25, 2022
Downtown Lowdown High Country Hustle hosts Kickstarter campaign Early on, members of local bluegrass band High Country Hustle weren’t that down with competitive music scenes, nor did they… February 24, 2022
Dear Abby Woman refuses to embrace ex-husband DEAR ABBY: I was married for 10 years before I found out my ex was living a double life –… February 22, 2022
Local First Small business soul revival and the new movement of moving In 2003, I made my first trip to Durango with then boyfriend and now husband, Bobby. He had been coming… February 22, 2022
Action Line Might the Space Force be with us? Three F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation. If you see four, someone is probably playing tricks with your mind. (U.S.… February 21, 2022
Thinking Green Poor environmental review derails oil and gas leases Last week, a federal court ruled that the Bureau of Land Management failed to follow the law in selling oil… February 19, 2022
Dear Abby Non-believer credits work for success DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have had some crazy life swings since the beginning of the pandemic, mostly positive.… February 18, 2022
From the Extension Office Fun activities at 4-H camp also build life skills La Plata County 4-H County Council is made up of four outstanding youths who represent La Plata County 4-H locally… February 18, 2022
Downtown Lowdown International Guitar Night Four of the world’s best guitar players will have their chops on full display Tuesday at the Community Concert Hall… February 18, 2022
Dear Abby Educator feels stigma of homeschool past DEAR ABBY: I was homeschooled K-12. I now have multiple master’s degrees and work for a public school. I returned… February 17, 2022
Dear Abby Grandma not shy about playing favorites DEAR ABBY: I am the mother of three wonderful children. My oldest boy (who is from a previous marriage) is… February 17, 2022
Strength in Well-being Why do I keep getting fatter? With each passing day our bodies change before our very eyes. One day, we look in the mirror and our… February 15, 2022
Dear Abby After separation, mixed signals abound DEAR ABBY: I have been talking to my ex-boyfriend of more than 22 years. We have a grown son. We… February 15, 2022