Columnists

Carmichael: President Trump’s Antiquities review endangers our American Stories

Cassandra Carmichael, Executive Director, National Religious Partnership for the Environmentdu1-i-syn But now our new Administration has put Canyons of the…

May 23, 2017

From our Congressman

Fulton: Unlikely leadership emerges for grand compromise for rural Colorado

Greg Fulton, Executive Director, Colorado Motor Carriers Associationdu1-i-syn They were an odd mix, something like the old television show, “The…

May 23, 2017

Dear Abby

Lawyer’s petition to help friend study is dismissed

She was in a bad relationship back in school and planned to marry the guy. That fell apart, and she’s…

May 23, 2017

From our Congressman

Krauthammer: The guardrails cannot contain President Trump

Charles Krauthammerdu1-i-syn Donald Trump’s character – volatile, impulsive, often self-destructive – had not changed since the campaign. But it seemed…

May 22, 2017

Dear Abby

Woman worries lazy fiance will also be lazy husband

David recently lost his job and is interviewing to find another one. He loves sports, so he plays softball with…

May 22, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

From passport cards to Global Entry, which trusted-traveler program is right for you?

“I breezed by the line and went directly to the document-checking agent,” says Shaw, who works in Beijing as an…

May 21, 2017

Dear Abby

Name-calling mom attempts to disrupt son’s marriage

My mother has no reason to abuse my wife the way she does. Amanda’s family has always been very kind…

May 21, 2017

On Education

Montessori math provides concrete, hands-on lessons to teach abstract concepts

Randi Foster, Durango Montessori School<br><br><br><br>Photo credit: Thru The Lens Photographydu1-i-syn Beyond the enticing, colorful wooden materials, it is an approach…

May 20, 2017

From our Congressman

American story: Monuments are key to the West’s core values, heritage and economies

As a longtime resident of Southwest Colorado, I care deeply about the economic success of our region and the protection…

May 20, 2017

Students on Point

Inspiration is simple and within reach of all of us

Harry Steinbergdu1-i-syn Inspiration has played a major role in my life for the past four years. For any high school…

May 20, 2017

From our Congressman

Egan: To Trump, the West is a separate, foreign country

Timothy Egan. Columnist, The New York Timesdu1-i-syn That’s not surprising, given Trump’s nativist biases and his need to curl up…

May 20, 2017

From our Congressman

Koons: Time to learn to save lives using CPR and AEDs

May 21 through 27 is Emergency Medical Services week and the EMS community is celebrating these saves this week. La…

May 20, 2017

Dear Abby

Old friend’s sudden withdrawal causes a crisis of confidence

Then Ann got mad about something I said and stopped returning calls. Finally, when I asked her what was wrong,…

May 20, 2017

Clubhouse Porch

The game you can play forever, so start young

I was thinking recently about one of our local athletes, Ned Overend, who has enjoyed an incredible career in cycling.…

May 19, 2017

From the Humane Society

Hitting the trail with your dog? Remember: Etiquette counts

“I’ll never ride my bike on the River Trail again. I’d rather take my chances on the highway than deal…

May 19, 2017

On Real Estate

Flipping homes not as easy as advertised

The most critical challenge is purchasing a home at a price substantially lower than its updated and repaired value. The…

May 19, 2017

A Take on Tourism

Local museums thrive on tourism

According to the American Alliance of Museums, one-third of Americans say they have visited an art museum, a history museum,…

May 19, 2017

Froma Harrop

Harrop: Trump’s chaos limits damage done by his agenda

Froma Harropdu1-i-syn Thank you, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, for dispensing with all delicacy and stating that Trump…

May 19, 2017

Dear Abby

Reluctant grandparents veto couple’s plan to start a family

I will be 30 this year, and they keep telling me I should wait until I’m 40 to have kids.…

May 19, 2017

View from the Center

Ready for summer, ready for camps at the DAC!

Scottdu1-i-syn Summer is a magical season in Durango, full of endless opportunities for adventure, but for parents, it can also…

May 18, 2017

Thinking Green

A challenge to our national monuments: Will the Lords of Yesterday prevail?

Mark Pearsondu1-i-syn A presidential administration just launched an overarching attack on more than 11 million acres of previously protected landscapes.…

May 18, 2017

From our Congressman

Brooks: When the world is led by a child

David Brooksdu1-i-syn At base, Trump is an infantalist. There are three tasks that most mature adults have sort of figured…

May 18, 2017

Thomas Friedman

Friedman: Republican party has lost its moral compass

Thomas L. Friedman, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner for The New York Times, became the paper’s foreign-affairs columnist in 1995.…

May 18, 2017

Dear Abby

Mom weighs telling her son truth about dad’s ‘time away’

I know it will be hard for my boy to deal with. I also wonder what he should tell other…

May 18, 2017