Columnists

From our Congressman

Brooks: Praise for those who ‘move in traffic with prudence’

So it was good to get a reminder, from Pope Francis in his New Year’s Eve homily, that the people…

January 9, 2018

From our Congressman

Brooks: The retreat to tribalism

David Brooks The faster they run, the more centrifugal force there is tearing the chain apart. The tighter they grip,…

January 8, 2018

From the Extension Office

Workshop will teach techniques to extend the growing season

This week, we have winter storm warnings for Jacksonville, Florida; Savannah, Georgia; and Charleston, South Carolina, while here in Southwest…

January 8, 2018

From our Congressman

Linnett: Hemp replaces uranium in rural western Colorado

Not to shoot the “fake news” media. No, they dust off their firearms as props for photo ops. Ever since…

January 8, 2018

Dear Abby

Girl warns about photo sharing

In manufacturing class today, I was hanging out with my friend Ian. We were in a larger group of boys…

January 8, 2018

Action Line

Probe shows Junction Street not shady lane

Every so often, Action Line is implored to investigate the Latest Controversy in Our Fair City. Action Line checks out…

January 7, 2018

Authentic Aging

New year, new book, new invitations …

The title is The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully. The author, Frank Ostaseski, is…

January 7, 2018

The Travel Troubleshooter

As airline rules relax under Trump, a survival guide to flying in 2018

That’s the consensus of airline experts, consumer advocates and frequent travelers. They say the domestic airlines have charted a course…

January 7, 2018

Dear Abby

Man may quit card-playing group

One member of the group has become unable to remember the rules and constantly asks how he should respond to…

January 7, 2018

Money Savvy

Is there a monster in your mailbox?

If you are scared, you’re not alone. Having had more than 10 credit cards at one time and having been…

January 6, 2018

Coroner's Report

Risk factors for death don’t always tell the whole story

McCarver, aka “Big Country,” had plenty of risk factors for an early death: He had coronary artery disease, and his…

January 6, 2018

From our Congressman

Atkinson: Breaking up with carbon, turning concern into action

Susan Atkinson More than 82 percent want to see policy support for renewable energy sources, and 74 percent want to…

January 6, 2018

From our Congressman

Siggins: Embark up 2018 with intention

Kerry Siggins Despite what it may seem, there are more good things happening on this planet than bad. There are…

January 6, 2018

From the Chair

Westendorff: A new year, a new land use code and time to shape it

Juli Westendorff We have already hit the ground running, delivering on our commitment to revise and improve the La Plata…

January 6, 2018

Dear Abby

Man begs ex for second chance

It was out of character for him not to come home, and I was so worried that I reported him…

January 6, 2018

Creating Community

Coordinators can help navigate health care system

Ninde The care coordinators at San Juan Basin Public Health experience this truth daily as they work to serve a…

January 5, 2018

Shelf Life

Shelf Life: A La Plata library breakdown

Walchak In Colorado, libraries are under the umbrella of C.R.S. 24-90-101 or “library law.” The law identifies four funding structures…

January 5, 2018

Flies & Lies

2018, bring it on

Having received my new analog calendar – the old-time paper kind – in my old-time mail box, I begin to…

January 5, 2018

Talk about Town

Talk about town: Chamber of Commerce announces ‘Durango Rocks’ finalists

The Durango Chamber of Commerce named Steve Short the 2017 Citizen of the Year during the “Durango Rocks” awards ceremony…

January 5, 2018

From our Congressman

Schultz: Button, button, who’s got the button?

Connie Schultz<br><br>(Gus Chan / The Plain Dealer) “North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un just stated that the ‘Nuclear Button is…

January 5, 2018

Dear Abby

There’s help for domestic violence victims

My message is to people who currently experience abuse. No one deserves to be battered physically, mentally or emotionally. When…

January 5, 2018

From our Congressman

Atkinson: Breaking up with carbon, turning concern into action

Susan Atkinson Until that support and regulation come from the government, we can turn our concern into positive steps that…

January 4, 2018

Dear Abby

Vintage car concerns passenger

As she drove us to the restaurant, her car stalled twice. It was underpowered and, in my opinion, rickety. After…

January 4, 2018

Ross Douthat

Douthat: What has Mitt Romney learned?

Ross Douthat<br><br>(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times) The 2012 Republican presidential nominee is a man of honor, decency and serious…

January 3, 2018