Columnists

Friedman: Trump’s folly on North Korea and climate change

Thomas L. FriedmanJosh Haner/The New York Times) One of these threats is called North Korea. If the reckless leader of…

September 14, 2017

Kristof: Crackdown on Rohingya in Myanmar an outrage

Nicholas Kristof, New York Times For the last three weeks, Buddhist-majority Myanmar has systematically slaughtered civilians belonging to the Rohingya…

September 14, 2017

Dear Abby

Teen questions relationship

I have told my friends. They say I’m in an unhealthy relationship because he might pressure me into something I…

September 14, 2017

From our Congressman

Krugman: Irma demonstrates danger of dismissing science

Paul Krugman, The New York Times Rush Limbaugh accused weather scientists of inventing Irma’s threat for political and financial reasons:…

September 13, 2017

Dear Abby

Girls sharpen social skills

I am interested in ordering your booklet about popularity. You have such a good way with words, and I’m sure…

September 13, 2017

Mike Littwin

Littwin: How do you explain climate change denial to a child?

Mike Littwin, The Colorado Independent We read several books on the topic, his favorite of which involves “grumpy” and “happy”…

September 12, 2017

Dear Abby

Wife wants snuggles

He says his mother was very cold toward him, and he was reared by his grandparents, who loved him, but…

September 12, 2017

From our Congressman

Ignatius: While Trump takes the shots, Tillerson runs the offense

David Ignatius The Tillerson approach focuses on personal diplomacy, in direct contacts with Chinese and Russian leaders, and through private…

September 11, 2017

Dear Abby

Herpes infection keeps woman on sidelines

If I were to meet someone on one of those sites, when would be the right time to reveal my…

September 11, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

Backpacks are making a comeback – here are some of the best

For many, the “aha” moment came this summer as they watched a crowd of in-the-know travelers breeze through the terminal…

September 10, 2017

Dear Abby

Lack of financial planning leaves an uncertain future

Mom has told me several times they should be in our will instead of others we have chosen. My husband…

September 10, 2017

What's up in Durango Skies

Explore many objects around the night sky’s summer triangle

This month is a good time to see the constellations and deep sky objects around the summer triangle. The summer…

September 9, 2017

Gulliford's Travels

Inside the walls of time: In Hermosa, Fisher house carries 1890s legacy

Some of those fruit trees still stand, as does the historic Fisher house, which is a testament to early agriculture,…

September 9, 2017

From our Congressman

Givon: A tale of two cultures, and their dangerous divide

It is the story of two cultures that have ceased to communicate, and have over the years grown to viscerally…

September 9, 2017

On the Law

Edwards: Colorado Open Records Act goes ‘native’

Anthony Edwards CORA is the law allowing the public to access government records. For example, in wage-theft cases, digital information…

September 9, 2017

From our Congressman

Pohl: Wildfire lessons from Hurricane Harvey

Kelly Pohl Cities of all sizes in nearly all places are at risk of disasters, as we’ve seen with recent…

September 9, 2017

From our Congressman

Bowen: A summer camp primer on health insurance

'Asta Bowen In that spirit, here is a quick summer camp on a topic most of us avoid like the…

September 9, 2017

The Tourism Effect

Tourism: Is it worth the investment?

Here is some almost mind-boggling information concerning the effect of tourism on our economy: As of 2015, tourism accounted for…

September 9, 2017

Dear Abby

Parents angered after kid’s baby sitter drops the ball

When we got back, she yelled at us for taking longer than expected to get home (because of circumstances out…

September 9, 2017

Durango Nature Studies

For kids, real connections to nature have a lasting impact

But the flurry of youthful activity around town confirms that it has begun. And as it has been with the…

September 8, 2017

Flies & Lies

‘Wild, stronger, together’

Two years ago, Kami Swingle and her husband Nick, new Durango residents working in the fly fishing industry, were invited…

September 8, 2017

From the Extension Office

Skip the vitamins, focus on nutrient-dense foods

It is easy to fulfill the recommendation of 2½ cups daily of any combination of fruits and vegetables. Just with…

September 8, 2017

Creating Community

Here’s to those who help people with disabilities thrive

A Direct Support Professional – or “DSP” – is a person who assists an individual with disabilities to thrive in…

September 8, 2017

Clubhouse Porch

Grab friends, family for a golf round this fall

I highlight the latter when I ran into a former fellow employee this week as I was waiting to go…

September 8, 2017