Columnists

Art of misadventure: Appreciating the unpredictability

This is the sentiment that occurred to me, not all at once, at some point in college. I was, and…

February 4, 2017

Head up the hill for great shows

Blaylockdu1-i-syn First up at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College is The Nile Project at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.…

February 3, 2017

From the Extension Office

Women need to be more aware about their heart health

Heart disease isn’t just for men. Cardiovascular disease is the top killer of women in the U.S., but many female…

February 3, 2017

On Real Estate

Taking care of the big stuff

Erin Whitedu1-i-syn Perhaps you are coming from a home you’ve lived in for years and had everything mise en place…

February 3, 2017

Froma Harrop

A principled center coalition will fight Trumpism

du1-i-syn “What’s the use?” the man said, gesturing at the filthy surroundings. “If people like us don’t maintain standards,” the…

February 3, 2017

Flies & Lies

Ten things to do when the snow is at Ph.D levels

The difference in the two is the Ph. D snow will eventually go away, while a Ph. D of higher…

February 2, 2017

From the Extension Office

How to prune your fruit trees this winter

OK, there is the off chance that those are my current wishes. And I have one more: fresh fruit –…

February 2, 2017

Coroner's Report

Tough choices: How far to take a death investigation?

Families may think no stone should be left unturned in the effort to identify a body or determine a cause…

February 2, 2017

Authentic Aging

How do we answer the risk vs. safety question?

When is it worth it to say, “No, I don’t want to do that?” Where is that edge of either…

February 1, 2017

Money Savvy

Drowning in debt? Grab this life preserver

If you have credit card debt, you have plenty of company. Thirty-eight percent of U.S. households are carrying credit debt.…

January 31, 2017

From our Congressman

Trump’s foreign policy revolution risks greatness

du1-i-syn The foreign policy section has received far less attention than so revolutionary a declaration deserved. It radically redefined the…

January 30, 2017

Action Line

Fresh questions crop up with new vegetables

Clear containers of green bean broccoli tempted shoppers during the holidays, despite the fact that broccoli and beans come from…

January 29, 2017

From the Mayor

Ranking city projects first task for new year

du1-i-syn We may disagree at times and have our own personal beliefs, but on a local level, we put partisan…

January 29, 2017

From our Congressman

The tradition should continue Antiquities Act allows us to honor our collective history

I was also excited when he used his authority under the Antiquities Act to further honor our collective history by…

January 29, 2017

From our Congressman

Busy times for new face in Senate

Representative Don Coramdu1-i-syn Things are a little different for me. I am missing a couple of my trusted friends and…

January 29, 2017

From our Congressman

Prices are down, but state of agriculture good

du1-i-syn In a recent survey conducted for the Colorado Department of Agriculture by Colorado State University, 90 percent of Coloradans…

January 29, 2017

From our Congressman

Fluoridation in Durango: A dentist’s view

du1-i-syn I first remember reading about fluoride when I was helping my dad do repairs on a chiropractor’s office at…

January 29, 2017

Froma Harrop

Hitting our heads against a beautiful border wall

du1-i-syn Just his mouthing off on imports from Mexico has sent the Mexican peso cratering. That means Mexican products have…

January 27, 2017

La Plata Health Watch

Vaccinations are crucial to global public health

In this column, I’ve previously reflected on the decline in infant and child mortality in the last century. A walk…

January 26, 2017

Adventures in Motherhood

During holidays, it wasn’t stuff that mattered

The kids felt some disappointment about our Christmas festivities. When Rose opened, as one of her bigger presents, a beautiful,…

January 25, 2017

Snowsports Tips From Tex

Tex’s tips for tree skiing and riding

Osborndu1-i-syn For those of you that might be a little intimidated by going in the trees, take it easy and…

January 25, 2017

A Take on Tourism

Colorado tourism advertising is a boon for Durango

Bob Kunkeldu1-i-syn Durango and other Colorado destinations rely on, and greatly benefit from, the state’s $19.5 million investment in tourism…

January 24, 2017

From our Congressman

First day at Capitol brings memories

Barbara McLachlindu1-i-syn I never dreamed I would be working there some day, but here I am, still in awe of…

January 22, 2017

From our Congressman

Look at what’s in store for the future

Lucas Robbinsdu1-i-syn This can be interpreted in various ways – ranging from the meaning of how life moves on, to…

January 22, 2017