Columnists

Dealing with Syrian situation is now up to Trump

(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times)du1-i-syn But Tuesday, tragically, Trump got this lesson in foreign policy via a truly vile…

April 6, 2017

Durango Nature Studies

Make Earth Day count for our kids

Durango Nature Studies will hold its eighth annual Earth Day Festival and 5k on April 23 at Rotary Park.Durango Herald…

April 6, 2017

From our Congressman

Administration should face opium addiction despair

David Brooksdu1-i-syn If we lived in a normal country the Trump White House would launch a major initiative to combat…

April 5, 2017

Neighbors

After a snowy weekend, festive blooms for celebrations

Neighbors columnist These people may need snow tires to go into the high country for their birthdays: Jim Edmanson, John…

April 4, 2017

Mike Littwin

Bennet not happy with either option on Gorsuch nomination

Mike Littwin, The Colorado Independentdu1-i-syn “I don’t think it’s wise for our party to filibuster this nominee or for Republicans…

April 4, 2017

Nicholas Kristof

Civilization is built on art and humanities, not just microchips

du1-i-syn We’re struggling with terrorism, refugees, addiction, and grizzlies besieging schools. Isn’t it snobbish to fuss over Trump’s plans to…

April 4, 2017

Neighbors

Molly Matava named Boys and Girls Club’s Youth of Year

Molly Matava has been named Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls Club of La Plalta County.Courtesy of…

April 3, 2017

Action Line

Action Line Pueblo plates get a chile reception from New Mexico

Colorado drivers may be able to purchase a “Pueblo chiles” plate soon, which would steam some in New Mexico.Courtesy There’s…

April 3, 2017

From the Extension Office

Choose the right tree to fit into a smaller, urban lot

I had some suggestions for large trees that could work if they’re given enough room to fully mature. Oftentimes, homeowners…

April 3, 2017

From our Congressman

200 years of public health has doubled our life expectancy

Claire Ninde, San Juan Basin Public Healthdu1-i-syn People died painfully, mostly in infancy or childhood, primarily from diseases such as…

April 3, 2017

Authentic Aging

Living situations can be as diverse as we are

There are so many things to consider: health, strength, independence, driving abilities, proximity to services and public transportation, family and…

April 2, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

Tools, tricks to help you sleep on your next flight

Pamela Wagner falls somewhere in the middle. Though not a white-knuckled flier, she says the noise makes rest impossible. “I’m…

April 2, 2017

Money Savvy

Grocery shopping doesn’t have to kill a budget

How I calculated our savings You can use the U.S. Agriculture Department’s cost of food at home chart http://bit.ly/CostofFoodAtHomeChart to…

April 1, 2017

Neighbors

Neighbors: Honoring nurses who make a difference

Neighbors Columnist Nurses in their modern incarnation work in such a diversity of occupations and touch so many lives in…

April 1, 2017

From our Congressman

Opinion pieces on grazing are misleading

business and livelihood depend on responsible shepherding

April 1, 2017

From our Congressman

Michael Gerson: This presidency is failing – and stunningly

Michael Gersondu1-i-syn Since the rise of the tea party, there have been perhaps 30 members of the House – the…

April 1, 2017

From our Congressman

Efforts to end grazing are shortsighted

Bonnie Brown, Executive Director, Colorado Wool Growers Associationdu1-i-syn The symposium was sponsored by the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Montana…

April 1, 2017

From our Congressman

Gail Collins: Trump remembers the ladies

Gail Collins<br><br>(CREDIT: Earl Wilson/The New York Times)du1-i-syn “… the White House has been hosting events all throughout March,” press secretary…

April 1, 2017

From the State House

Keeping water policy flowing the right way

State Representative Barabara McLachlandu1-i-syn We continually encourage urban areas to start conserving more and using less; we hope they make…

April 1, 2017

From our Congressman

State grant funds plan for Ewing Mesa event center

Julie Westendorff, Chair, La Plata County Board of Commissionersdu1-i-syn We do this all the time: Energy impact grants from the…

April 1, 2017

Coroner's Report

Deaths from police restraint present complex forensic, legal issues

According to news reports, Anderson suffered from bipolar disorder and psychotic episodes. On Nov. 13, 2014, her family summoned police…

April 1, 2017

From our Congressman

Charles Krauthammer: The road to single-payer health care has been paved

Charles Krauthammerdu1-i-syn Neither condition needs to be permanent. There are ideological differences between the various GOP factions, but what’s overlooked…

March 31, 2017

Froma Harrop

Froma Harrop: There is little dignity left in coal

Froma Harropdu1-i-syn This event, held tragically at the Environmental Protection Agency, was almost as celebratory as the one in which…

March 31, 2017

Neighbors

A golden approach to raising scholarship funds

Neighbors columnist I go to the Durango Branch of the American Association of University Women’s Book & Author Luncheon to…

March 30, 2017