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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

Dear Abby

Husband still supports first wife

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my husband for more than 30 years. We have no kids together, but he…

February 15, 2022

Gulliford's Travels

The challenging task of changing place names on public lands

The spires above Willow Lakes in the Eagles Nest Wilderness, which is part of the southern extent of the Gore…

February 14, 2022

Action Line

Two thoughts of train: Buffing bumps and tackling trash

Dear Action Line: Who is in charge of the train crossing near the high school pedestrian bridge? After several popped…

February 14, 2022

What's up in Durango Skies

The glowing clouds of the Orion Nebula

Greetings, stargazers. Last night a star exploded. Probably not very close to us, but it is safe to say that…

February 12, 2022

What's Up Downtown

What’s next for downtown?

It is an exciting time for the Durango Business Improvement District as we roll into 2022, with many great projects…

February 12, 2022

Creating Community

Celebrating the work of Black disabled activists

Black History Month brings some familiar names. Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglas, Sojournor Truth, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Malcolm X,…

February 12, 2022

The Tourism Effect

What I learned growing up in hotels

Many hoteliers will say “you see it all” in hospitality – the good, bad and the ugly. I worked in…

February 11, 2022

Dear Abby

New mom doesn’t take kindly to opinions

DEAR ABBY: I’m married to a wonderful husband and I am a new mom to an 11-week-old beautiful baby boy.…

February 11, 2022

Stewards of the Land

SJMA’s programs educate young people in the outdoors

A simple joy of life in Durango is to watch the sun pop up above Raider Ridge and douse the…

February 11, 2022

Downtown Lowdown

Musician Brendan Shafer’s new solo effort

Local musician Brendan Shafer’s quest to stretch the definition of the word “musician” continues. He’s a musician in its most…

February 10, 2022

Dear Abby

Art buyer looking for ‘gift’

DEAR ABBY: A year ago I discovered that I have a talent for creating a unique type of art that…

February 10, 2022

From the Extension Office

Simple self-care strategies to cope with daily stress

Hearts and chocolate, or better yet, heart-shaped pieces of dark, yummy chocolate. What do these items remind you of? Naturally,…

February 10, 2022

Creating Community

Sipping, snacking and tooth decay: San Juan Basin Public Health’s Regional Oral Health Specialist program

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and many parents across the country will issue a common refrain after dinnertime…

February 9, 2022

Opinion

Legislature invests in Colorado’s agricultural industry

Traditionally, the Colorado Department of Agriculture doesn’t ask for much. McLachlan When the department heads annually to visit the Joint…

February 9, 2022

Healing Nutrition

Healing foods to combat acid reflux

Acid reflux affects one-third of the Americans today, and 15 million Americans experience symptoms daily. You’re not alone if you…

February 9, 2022

Dear Abby

Internet search reveals shocking secret

DEAR ABBY: I recently Googled my brother-in-law to see if I could find his birthdate, which I had forgotten. When…

February 8, 2022

Action Line

The challenging flashing red Camino light, explained

Dear Action Line: Will the city ever build a pedestrian bridge across Camino del Rio near 12th Street to connect…

February 7, 2022

From the Extension Office

When planting your garden, consider what you can preserve

We have reached that point when the dead of winter is behind us. Actually, I have no idea when the…

February 7, 2022

Authentic Aging

The story of a death

A good friend has just had a fatal diagnosis. There it is, the moment we all dread, happening right now,…

February 5, 2022

Guest Columns

When will Black history become part of American history?

It’s February – the month we celebrate the achievements and history of Black Americans. You can be sure we’ll hear…

February 5, 2022