Columnists

From the Extension Office

Holidays prime time for thank-you notes

DEAR ABBY: You often respond to grandparents who are disappointed that their grandchildren have not written a note to express…

November 9, 2021

Get a comprehensive – and fun – education in gardening

Most nights, as we all sit down at the dinner table, I try out my dad jokes. Ninety-nine percent of…

November 8, 2021

Columnists

The collaborative approach: Conversations with our next generation

Jessica Morrison Before taking the role as executive director for the Collaborative, I was fortunate to be the director of…

November 6, 2021

Authentic Aging

What about us, those without a terminal illness?

Some of us are starting to think seriously about our demise, the end of our lives, the inevitable. Colorado’s law…

November 6, 2021

Nourishing Morsels

Digging deep for optimal nutrition

Root vegetables can be intimidating. Most of them have thick, strange-looking skin and can look like they’re from outer space.…

From the Chamber

Shop where your home is

You’ve heard about supply chain issues and how it could affect holiday purchases so buy your presents early. My message…

Single woman struggles to connect

DEAR ABBY: I have been living in a 55-plus community in Florida for several years. I’m a single woman, and…

Creating Community

5- to 11-year-olds eligible for COVID vaccine, booster updates and More

This week’s authorization of Pfizer vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a…

Downtown Lowdown

GA-20 plays the blues at ACT

When guitar player Matthew Stubbs found himself with a year off from touring, he wasn’t going to pine away the…

Opinion

Americans will always revere mustangs

BecksteadCourtesy of Scott Beckstead What Gulliford fails to acknowledge is this: It’s because of our history that mustangs are so…

November 4, 2021

Opinion

The Chief belongs in a museum

The oversized, cartoon sign of an American Indian pointing to a place of business has outlived its moment. The Chief…

November 3, 2021

Friend’s intolerance emerges

DEAR ABBY: My 23-year-old daughter is dating a transgender woman, “Holly.” My family is accepting, and we love Holly. However,…

November 2, 2021

Guest Columns

Chastise Texas about its abortion law

Dr. Richard Grossmandu1-i-syn There is no such thing as banning abortion, there is only banning safe abortion. Texas has just…

November 1, 2021

Action Line

Does Durango mail go to Lithuania? Or maybe to Sinaloa?

From the Wunderground website. (Action Line screen grab)Action Line screen grab Dear Action Line: I wanted to get Durango’s 10-day…

November 1, 2021

Guest Columns

Proposition 119 will close the ‘opportunity gap’ for our kids

When it comes to providing school-aged kids with the opportunities they need to succeed; the pandemic opened our eyes to…

October 31, 2021

La Plata Health Watch

Booster COVID-19 vaccines will boost immunity

The single best tool in our COVID-19 public health toolbox is vaccination. Currently, more than 190 million Americans are fully…

October 30, 2021

Shelf Life

Good books can be mirrors and windows

Have you ever experienced that wonderful moment of recognition while reading? I love it when I read something that I…

Local First

The ‘Be Local Coupon Book’ is back

It’s that time of year again – leaves are changing, pumpkins are on display and the newest “Be Local Coupon…

Dirty shoes create a stink

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my wonderful husband for 15 years. I currently work from home with our small children,…

Downtown Lowdown

The indie-folk of Delicate Flower

The Hive has resurrected a bit of Durango’s past. Longtime supporters of Durango’s skateboard community may remember the Shred Shed,…