Columnists

Why did the painted lines disappear from Eighth Street?

Eighth Street recently received asphalt treatment, but where did the painted lines go? (Courtesy of Action Line)cca Dear Action Line,…

June 30, 2025

Opinion

We owe it to ourselves, one another to pursue a different pathway to peace

Every experience of personal trauma comes with a story. Over time, that story becomes a wounded piece of who we…

June 29, 2025

Opinion

Cleanup and community progress nine years since the river turned orange

In August 2015, an unplanned release of acid mine drainage from the Gold King Mine turned the Animas River bright…

June 29, 2025

Dear Abby

Longtime marriage no longer pleasant

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my wife for 40 years, including 32 years of marriage. I have done the…

June 29, 2025

Dear Abby

Fallout of breakdown continues

DEAR ABBY: I live in a very small town. My husband died a year ago and, since then, I have…

June 27, 2025

From the Extension Office

4-H packs June with camps, competitions, and leadership growth

June is one of the busiest and most exciting months for 4-H. As soon as school lets out, our calendar…

June 25, 2025

Local First

Celebrating Local First’s 2025 Indie Award winners

Each year, the Local First Indie Awards shine a spotlight on the people, businesses and nonprofits that make La Plata…

June 25, 2025

Opinion

Two illogical GOP issues: The Electoral College and Second Amendment

Ah, the Red/Blue political fractures in the United States today. cca I certainly can relate as during my lifetime I…

June 25, 2025

Dear Abby

High school flame tries to turn up heat

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 48-year-old woman. When I was 17, I hooked up with this guy who was part of…

June 25, 2025

Downtown Lowdown

Dressy Bessy and Alicia Glass help celebrate KDUR’s 50th

Durango and Denver are about 337 miles apart. That’s about the same distance between Washington, D.C., and New Haven, Connecticut,…

June 24, 2025

Action Line

Brown’s Shoe Fit Co. reopens after months of construction

Second floor construction caused the temporary closure of Brown’s Shoe Fit Co. and other businesses on the 800 block of…

June 23, 2025

Opinion

The divisions that continue to widen only weaken us as a country

“It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” cca This quote is usually attributed to Albert…

June 22, 2025

Opinion

Is Durango a reproductive health desert?

Well, the answer is “yes, no and maybe.” Richard Grossman, MDdu1-i-syn First, I should define a “reproductive health desert.” It…

June 22, 2025

Opinion

Beyond advancing medical and scientific innovation, federal grants help rural students and communities

Durango raised me, from preschool at Needham Elementary through Durango High School graduation. I am now a neuroscientist at the…

June 22, 2025

Dear Abby

Relationship appears to be leveling up

DEAR ABBY: I am a woman in my mid-20s who has had only abusive, toxic and horrendous relationships after entering…

June 22, 2025

Opinion

Rep. Hurd must stand up for CD3 with a full-throated declaration: Our public lands are not for sale

Right now in Washington, D.C., members of Congress are seriously considering selling our public lands to pay for extending tax…

June 20, 2025

Dear Abby

Divorcee has no desire to wed again

DEAR ABBY: I am twice divorced and recently celebrated my 61st birthday. I look pretty fantastic, and I’m in great…

June 20, 2025

Thinking Green

Public lands targeted in massive budget bill

The United States Senate is presently considering one of the greatest existential threats to public lands in recent memory. A…

June 20, 2025

Downtown Lowdown

Shinyribs plays Silverton and Dolores

Kevin Russell went back to his roots for his latest release. The frontman of the Austin, Texas-based swamp-boogie, rootsy-soul and…

June 18, 2025

From the Humane Society

Keeping your dog safe in the car this summer: What La Plata County pet owners need to know

As summer heats up in La Plata County, the La Plata County Humane Society urges all dog owners to take…

June 18, 2025

Dear Abby

Ex-wife has held secret for 30 years

DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband was found dead in his home three months ago. He was a bitter man who never…

June 18, 2025

Opinion

Erasing parks’ and monuments’ past is unlawful and insults the people who suffered that history

As the philosopher George Santayana said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” It’s true that…

June 17, 2025

Strength in Well-being

From processed to powerful: Why whole foods are your best weight loss weapon

Have you ever felt stuck in your weight loss journey – like no matter what you try, the scale refuses…

June 16, 2025

Action Line

Do as I say, not as I do

These signs are posted at several locations along the Animas River Trail. (Photo submitted by reader) Dear Action Line, The…

June 16, 2025