Columnists

What to say to graduates in a spring 2025 commencement speech

All across America, commencement speakers this spring are pondering what to write and how to address graduation audiences. Students have…

April 20, 2025

Opinion

The curious and peculiar language of sport, an important part of our everyday lives

I used to begin a Sport Sociology class with the thought of aliens flying over Earth and seeing the numerous…

April 18, 2025

From the Humane Society

Happy Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week

This month, we celebrate Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week (April 13-19), a time to recognize the dedicated professionals who…

April 17, 2025

Downtown Lowdown

Congrats to Sam Kelly

Sam Kelly’s talent and stage presence helped him land his latest full-time gig. The Dolores raised saxophone player cut his…

April 16, 2025

Thinking Green

LPEA’s independence comes into view

La Plata Electric Association is well on its way toward a new energy future that embraces the benefits of market…

April 16, 2025

Opinion

To protect Colorado families, Congress must protect clean energy credits

Costs are high everywhere these days, and skyrocketing energy bills are throwing a wrench in the finances of too many…

April 16, 2025

Dear Abby

Expectant mom wants father out of picture

DEAR ABBY: My dad is a registered sex offender who has done time for his crimes against children. My mother…

April 15, 2025

Strength in Well-being

How the food pyramid is sabotaging your weight and health

Are you working hard to lose weight and get healthy – but not seeing results? Well, listen up: It’s not…

April 14, 2025

Opinion

Tight state budget preserves Medicaid, education, health care, EMS funding

We have just 24 days until the end of session, and these things are moving fast at the Capitol. Gov.…

April 13, 2025

Opinion

A grateful farewell to serving Durango, together we met challenges and accomplished a lot

After eight unforgettable years on Durango City Council, I step away at the end of a chapter shaped by defining…

April 13, 2025

Dear Abby

Grown godchildren don’t communicate as often

DEAR ABBY: My godchildren and I were always very close. They consider me literally their second mom. Until now, we…

April 12, 2025

Dear Abby

Comedian brothers’ feud not funny

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are the parents of three grown sons. Our middle son (“Kurt,” age 29) has…

April 12, 2025

Stewards of the Land

You have the power to help our public lands

San Juan Mountain Association volunteer conducts light trail maintenance along the Colorado Trail, Segment 25.1. (Courtesy of San Juan Mountain…

April 11, 2025

From the Extension Office

4-H is empowering the next generation of extraordinary women

I’m so thankful to have been nominated for the Extraordinary Woman award given by the Women’s Resource Center every March.…

April 11, 2025

What's up in Durango Skies

Temperature, energy and the light spectrum

Greetings, stargazers. Spring is galaxy season for many amateur astronomers. However, when looking through an eyepiece instead of a camera…

April 11, 2025

What's Up Downtown

Spring in the Heart of Durango

Imagine getting your Mother’s Day and graduation gifts early this year. Imagine being paid to get those gifts from businesses…

April 11, 2025

From the Chamber

Tourism is a cornerstone of Durango’s economy

Jeff Dupont Tourism is a foundational piece of our regional economy. In the greater Durango area, tourism accounts for roughly…

April 11, 2025

Opinion

La Plata County leads on killings and conflict, we can and must do more to protect bears

On the first day of spring, I saw my first bear tracks of the season down along the river. I…

April 11, 2025

From the Extension Office

Low cost, good for you food – what can it include?

If memory serves, the last big surge in food costs was around the pandemic. Some indications suggest the potential for…

April 9, 2025

Dear Abby

Girlfriend tired of man’s wandering eye

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend for 3½ years. Before me, he was known for sleeping around. He…

April 9, 2025

Downtown Lowdown

Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass return to the Meltdown

Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass will return to Durango this weekend for the Bluegrass Meltdown. (Courtesy of Soleil Photography)…

April 9, 2025

Dear Abby

Father makes it his job to find daughter a husband

DEAR ABBY: I recently turned 30, and I find myself in kind of a “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” situation,…

April 9, 2025

Opinion

Rural La Plata County community prepares for wildfire season

When La Plata County in Southwest Colorado needed a director of emergency management in 2021, it found a winner in…

April 9, 2025

Healing Nutrition

Gut check: Foods to ditch for a healthier microbiome

The microbiome is a vast (trillions) culture of bacteria in your digestive system that all work together to maintain health.…

April 7, 2025