Columnists

Teen struggles after heroin addiction claims dad’s life

Heroin controlled Dad’s life ever since I was little, but that never stopped me from being me. My family has…

April 28, 2017

The 5 “W’s” of the Durango Welcome Center

What: The Durango Welcome Center is the community’s “welcome mat” for visitors, new residents and long-time locals. It was built…

April 27, 2017

On Real Estate

Home inspection: What can you expect the seller to fix?

After your home inspector inspects the home, they will normally meet with you and verbally review the major things that…

April 27, 2017

From the Extension Office

For healthy food, seek out natural, simple ingredients

Yes, companies find ways to label food to make us think it is healthy. The old test continues to be…

April 27, 2017

Thomas Friedman

Friedman: So a Hindu, a Muslim and a Jew play golf in Dubai

Thomas L. Friedman, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner for The New York Times.<br><br>(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times)du1-i-syn Dubai is…

April 27, 2017

Dear Abby

Classmate won’t stop bullying despite pleas from her friend

DEAR NOT A BULLY: People bully others for a variety of reasons. Among them, because they are angry and enjoy…

April 27, 2017

Dear Abby

While wife’s sex drive races, husband is stuck in neutral

When we talked about past relationships, he mentioned women hounding him to have sex, so I don’t think it’s me.…

April 26, 2017

From our Congressman

New tax plan is ‘voodoo economics’ all over again

Paul Krugmandu1-i-syn Trump sold himself to voters as unorthodox as well as effective. He was going to be a different…

April 25, 2017

Nicholas Kristof

A closer look at administration’s ‘pro-life’ policies

du1-i-syn When women and girls don’t have access to family planning and reproductive health care, they’re more likely to suffer…

April 25, 2017

Dear Abby

Daughter throws in the towel on fighting mother’s grudge

For the last six years, she has ignored my phone calls and text messages. I have sent cards and gifts…

April 24, 2017

Dear Abby

New house responsibilities put wife down in the dumps

I am thankful that my husband provides for the family and puts a roof over our heads, but now that…

April 24, 2017

Action Line

Pooch owner pooh-poohs property protocol

Ah yes, the lame “It’s Durango” excuse. This dismissive utterance is but a cheap alibi to justify quirks, rudeness, ineptitude,…

April 24, 2017

Dear Abby

Man comes clean too late with the truth about his STD

Now I’m worried I have it, too, and I’m breaking up with him because of it. I feel he should’ve…

April 23, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

Ticked off over a ticket? Try using some tech tools

The Miami Parking Authority’s citations, usually for $42 apiece, have arrived in the mail intermittently since 2014 for violations that…

April 23, 2017

Dear Abby

Dear Abby: Widower in new relationship is shunned by sisters-in-law

This woman has brought me out of my depression and sorrow. I can’t understand how people I thought cared for…

April 22, 2017

From our Congressman

With North Korea, we do have some cards to play

du1-i-syn Given that Pyongyang has had nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles for more than a decade, why the panic now?…

April 22, 2017

Population Matters

Look where we need family planning the most

– Ann and Paul Ehrlich, Population Bomb, 1968 Impact = Population x Affluence (consumption) x Technology – Ehrlich and Holdren,…

April 22, 2017

From our Congressman

A dog’s death in the rural West teaches an uncommon lesson

Butcherdu1-i-syn When we turned for home, it didn’t surprise me that Belle wasn’t with us. She’s a hound, and her…

April 22, 2017

From our Congressman

Voting the first step on new path for LPEA

As a cooperative, each director on the board is mandated to represent the members through the co-op principle of democratic…

April 22, 2017

From the State Senate

Much accomplished, remains with three weeks to go

Senator Don Coramdu1-i-syn In the past, I have seen that a bill will be run four or five years before…

April 22, 2017

From the Mayor

New council, civic conversations to set city priorities

du1-i-syn This week marked the biennial transition to a new City Council, with the swearing-in of Dean Brookie for a…

April 22, 2017

What's Up Downtown

BID gears up for summer

The summer months of June, July and August are the best season of the year for local businesses with the…

April 21, 2017

Adventures in Motherhood

Desert journey redefines our ‘family trip’

We’re used to camping at some remote and ragged spot that Dan pinpoints on a map based on its proximity…

April 21, 2017

Clubhouse Porch

Change comes with the 36th year of Clubhouse Porch

That being said, welcome to the new twice-monthly Clubhouse Porch which comes to you in the Saturday weekend edition. I…

April 21, 2017