Columnists

As Durango grows, public safety must too: Invest in fire and emergency services

As the Durango community continues to grow and thrive, one essential truth remains: Public safety must grow with it. At…

October 22, 2025

Dear Abby

Handsy grandpa ruins relationship

DEAR ABBY: I’m 22, and my boyfriend is 21. We’ve been dating for a few months. At a recent family…

October 22, 2025

From the Humane Society

Understanding animal protection as city of Durango takes the lead

For more than 20 years, La Plata County Humane Society has served as Durango’s primary provider of Animal Protection services,…

October 21, 2025

Thinking Green

Southwest Colorado targeted for coal mining

The U.S. Department of Interior on Sept. 29 unveiled its plans to resuscitate the coal industry by opening up additional…

October 19, 2025

Opinion

From 1950s Durango to flood-ravaged creeks: La Plata County ignored flood risks for decades

As an old geezer, who grew up in Durango in the 1950s and 1960s, whose family settled in the Four…

October 19, 2025

Opinion

President Trump is now talking Putin’s language: Military strength

After rebuking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump confided to reporters that Russian President Vladimir…

October 19, 2025

Dear Abby

Text message to sister ends up in unexpected hands

DEAR ABBY: I text my older sister often. Last month, I sent her a long message consisting of information and…

October 19, 2025

Sports

Kelly: Get out to see Skyhawks men’s soccer before it’s too late

Lewis College has talented team in this uncertain time in college athletics

October 19, 2025

Creating Community

What’s all the fuss about autism?

Autism is in the news frequently these days, with several of our nation’s leaders making it a flagship of their…

October 17, 2025

From the Chamber

Shared leadership builds strong teams

Jeff Dupont When people think about leadership, they might picture one person who’s the face of the organization, often the…

October 17, 2025

Opinion

Recognizing 65 years of the Peace Corps: A bipartisan call to service

As our nation prepares to celebrate 250 years since its founding, the nearly quarter-million people who have served in the…

October 17, 2025

Dear Abby

Longtime friend feels ignored

DEAR ABBY: My friend of 50 years passed away a few months ago. I sent a fruit basket to her…

October 17, 2025

From the Extension Office

Pumpkins, functional beyond table decoration

Between the emergence of warm fall colors and spooky, seasonal decorations, I can’t help but think of pumpkins this month.…

October 16, 2025

Downtown Lowdown

Falco and Book play Jerry Garcia

Jerry Garcia and his accomplishments are worth celebrating. Founding and leading (despite never wanting credit as leader) the mother of…

October 15, 2025

Strength in Well-being

Why low-fat diets can wreck your metabolism

The truth is, it’s not just about how much you eat. It’s about what you eat. “The Biggest Loser” problem…

October 15, 2025

Dear Abby

Sister swoops in after engagement ends

DEAR ABBY: Eight years ago, I split from my fiance of 30 years, “Anthony,” when he accused me of cheating,…

October 15, 2025

Stewards of the Land

What to expect on public lands during the shutdown

Stephanie Webercca Anyone working for the federal government – or as its partner – knows that no two shutdowns are…

October 12, 2025

What's up in Durango Skies

Changing skies

The night sky is changing. I am not talking about stars disappearing because of light pollution, even thought that is…

October 12, 2025

Opinion

Our civic duty: Don’t let journalism’s light go out

I was eight years old in the mid-20th century when a family friend asked me, “Billy – What do you…

October 12, 2025

Dear Abby

Fiance proves he’s no Prince Charming

DEAR ABBY: I am a 60-year-old divorcee. I am currently dating a Danish man and have been for a year.…

October 12, 2025

Opinion

The apocalypse is nigh, but not how you might think

I have previously written a column on stone skipping and one on sport ethics. It is a sad day indeed…

October 10, 2025

Dear Abby

Annual celebration has become burden

DEAR ABBY: Both my parents had birthdays days apart and near a holiday. About 35 years ago, they started a…

October 10, 2025

Gulliford's Travels

Thank you, Public Land Patriots: Volunteers help on Federal Lands

A valuable role played by volunteers with the Chimney Rocks Interpretive Association has been to interpret star-gazing and astronomy at…

October 8, 2025

Downtown Lowdown

Stillwater stages monthlong concert series

Local music education nonprofit Stillwater Music will celebrate two decades of music schooling with an offering of what it does…

October 8, 2025