Columnists

House version of AHCA includes cuts to senior, disability programs

According to the Congressional Budget Office, the House of Representative’s version of the proposed American Health Care Act would result…

June 9, 2017

From our Congressman

Golombek: Welcoming people with disabilities to the workforce

Ellen Golombekdu1-i-syn Unfortunately, people with disabilities have historically been underrepresented in the workforce. While Colorado ranks in the top 10…

June 9, 2017

From our Congressman

Simon: EPA directs funds away from meaningful solutions

William Simondu1-i-syn In their recent litigation petition to the U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit, Sunnyside Gold Corporation and others,…

June 9, 2017

From our Congressman

Harris: Water markets can help river, communities and users

In recent years, boating opportunities have been scarce on the Dolores. Last spring’s small managed release of water from McPhee…

June 9, 2017

On the Law

On the Law: Employers are not always right, employees have rights

David Albrechtadu1-i-syn Employees typically seek legal counsel for advice regarding unfair treatment in the workplace, usually involving a termination, demotion,…

June 9, 2017

Durango Nature Studies

For humans, metamorphosis is part of life, too

The relay allows kids to act out the change that happens when a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly. It is…

June 9, 2017

Froma Harrop

This time around, we apologize for Trump

Froma Harropdu1-i-syn While greatly admiring Obama’s polish on the world stage, I did find these we’re-not-perfect flourishes to be mildly…

June 9, 2017

On Real Estate

How to choose the best lender

Loan brokers have relationships with more than one lender and originate loans as independent contractors, but do not usually fund…

June 9, 2017

Dear Abby

Mistress stops believing man will leave

Because of his legal status in the U.S., it could take a few years before he becomes a citizen and…

June 9, 2017

View from the Fort

Spend your Thursdays with Concert Hall @ The Park

du1-i-syn Concerts are from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Alpine Bank, the city of Durango and the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis…

June 8, 2017

Culture Gulch

Tricksters in only 10 minutes

play festival has mixed results

June 8, 2017

From our Congressman

LaCroix: Anniversary of the Antiquities Act a time to reflect on our dependence on public lands

Chase LaCroixdu1-i-syn We met as river guides and primarily worked on the Animas River in Durango and the Colorado River…

June 8, 2017

Thomas Friedman

Friedman: With China’s technological ascent, Trump is right to press on the trade imbalance

Thomas L. Friedman, The New York Times. <br><br><br><br>(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times)du1-i-syn Yes, some things are true even if…

June 8, 2017

Dear Abby

Man gets needed health care in a marriage of convenience

He received the health care he needed, and I’m ready to move forward with my life as a single person.…

June 8, 2017

From our Congressman

Brooks: Selfishness makes enemies and destroys empires

David Brooksdu1-i-syn That sentence is the epitome of the Trump project. It asserts that selfishness is the sole driver of…

June 7, 2017

Dear Abby

Mom dotes on new boyfriend at the expense of her kids

Rita caters to him to the point that she ignores our kids. When he shows up, they often “retire” to…

June 7, 2017

Columnists

Horoscope for June 7, 2017

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Conversations about money and cash flow will take place in the next few weeks.…

June 6, 2017

Action Line

CDOT’s highway project is coming to a grinding halt

With the resurfacing of the concrete on Camino del Rio near College Drive and on north Main Avenue, some people…

June 6, 2017

Nicholas Kristof

Kristof: What monkeys can teach us about fairness

Nicholas Kristofdu1-i-syn Then the researcher randomly offered one monkey — in sight of a second — an even better deal:…

June 6, 2017

From our Congressman

Parker: Trump’s accidental ‘call to action’ sparks action

Kathleen Parkerdu1-i-syn All politics is local, they say, and personal responsibility begins at home. Hasn’t this always been one of…

June 6, 2017

Dear Abby

Man decries rampant false advertising on dating sites

You usually meet in a public place, so the gentlemanly thing to do is continue the encounter, only to not…

June 6, 2017

Get Growing

Give plants extra attention to help them thrive

It’s almost dry season, otherwise known as the month of June. Like clockwork, we all seem to stop our complaining…

June 5, 2017

From our Congressman

Weakened deterrence: an invitation to instability

du1-i-syn What’s the big deal? Didn’t he affirm a general commitment to NATO during his visit? Hadn’t he earlier sent…

June 5, 2017

Dear Abby

Transgender dad wants to be daughter’s ‘second mommy’

I have always been supportive of her transition, adopting her new name, feminine pronouns, etc., but now she wants something…

June 5, 2017