Columnists

An ode to cacao

Ah, chocolate. Divine gift of the gods, seducer of millions. Offering health and healing to the physical, emotional and spiritual…

February 2, 2022

Dear Abby

Dad hopes to re-enter kid’s life

DEAR ABBY: My ex-wife and I were divorced seven years ago. It was my doing. I had two affairs, the…

February 1, 2022

Action Line

Sleuthing hot spring takes Pinkerton detective

Dear Action Line: What is the story with the hot springs along U.S. Highway 550 just before Shalona Hill? Who…

January 31, 2022

Opinion

African countries need to slow population growth to prevent famine

I have had the good fortune to have visited five of the 54 countries in Africa. Each has left me…

January 30, 2022

La Plata Health Watch

Long COVID affects many people who get virus

You may have heard it referred to as post-COVID-19, long-hauler syndrome or long COVID. The official title of the condition…

January 29, 2022

From the Chamber

Reflections over the past 40 years

Forty years ago, I came to Fort Lewis College. I remember sitting on the bench just north of the chapel…

January 29, 2022

Dear Abby

History of abuse hidden for years

DEAR ABBY: During my teenage years, I was repeatedly raped by my brother. The emotional and physical damage has left…

January 28, 2022

Dear Abby

Fiance’s lady friends pose problem

DEAR ABBY: My fiance, “Peter,” has a number of female friends I’m not comfortable with, primarily because they are women…

January 28, 2022

Dear Abby

Old friends adapt to new romance

DEAR ABBY: I’m in a new relationship with a man I have known for 30 years. We had our own…

January 28, 2022

Dear Abby

Niece still hasn’t repaid loan

DEAR ABBY: Several years ago, my adult niece, with whom I am very close, found herself in some legal difficulties…

January 28, 2022

Shelf Life

How can we help find books that interest you?

When I first started working at the Ignacio Library, one of the fun tasks of the staff was creating displays.…

January 28, 2022

Local First

The case for unified, mindful development

At Local First, our mission to create an economy that values people, the planet and prosperity for everyone extends beyond…

January 28, 2022

Downtown Lowdown

Durango Cool Jazz presents Catherine Russell

Suat Gulec loves jazz. The Turkey-born, now Durango local and self-proclaimed “jazz freak” loves jazz music so much he’s moved…

January 28, 2022

Dear Abby

Web prompts feelings of inadequacy

DEAR ABBY: I’m a lesbian. My girlfriend and I have been together for a couple of months now. We fell…

January 25, 2022

Action Line

A bird’s-eye view of Oppie Reames Nature Trail

Action Line: Today’s quiz: Where on Earth is the Oppie Reames Nature Trail and who was Oppie Reames? – Leaving…

January 24, 2022

Dear Abby

‘Chatty’ habit makes girlfriend jealous

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been going out with this guy for a couple of months. The problem is, he has to…

January 21, 2022

From the Humane Society

Help reduce pet overpopulation by getting your cat or dog spayed/neutered

As the La Plata County Humane Society reaches a milestone of over 50 years serving the Four Corners, we are…

January 21, 2022

Downtown Lowdown

Carter Sampson plays pop-up show

Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College performances don’t always have to happen in the Community Concert Hall at Fort…

January 21, 2022

Action Line

Cold facts about playing hot potato with snow

Dear Action Line: Why would this Durango homeowner want to flaunt his supply of orange cones? To challenge the city…

January 17, 2022

Thinking Green

Region’s future electricity supply in play

Electricity customers across Southwest Colorado have the opportunity this month to provide feedback about the future of our electricity supply.…

January 15, 2022

Dear Abby

Wife gets no support about mother in law

DEAR ABBY: I need some advice regarding my mother-in-law. She has hated me since the first time she met me…

January 14, 2022

Downtown Lowdown

Badly Bent has new record, new lineup for 2022

Local band The Badly Bent rides again. Or more appropriately, continues to ride, because despite the pandemic, the band hasn’t…

January 13, 2022

Dear Abby

‘Other woman’ rebuilds her life

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 38-year-old woman who used to be nice. Then I had a three-year affair. Knowing I’m one…

January 13, 2022

Dear Abby

Man’s anger begins to boil over

DEAR ABBY: I am becoming more and more irritated with people. My fuse is short and I’m prone to bursts…

January 11, 2022