Columnists

Thanks to the NPS, ‘rangers’ are still on the loose

I’d read aloud the book’s foreword, wherein the authors shared adventures in the form of questions, such as, “Have you…

January 1, 2017

Reduced demand could result in vacation bargains in 2017

Nearly half of U.S. travelers surveyed by digital marketing firm Fluent say they don’t intend to take any vacation trips…

January 1, 2017

From the Extension Office

From the Extension Office It’s that time of the year again to take measure of your radon levels

du1-i-syn It is recommended that homes be screened every five years. If a mitigation system is already in place, testing…

January 1, 2017

Mike Littwin

Been wrong before, but still boldly predict 2017 can’t be as weird as 2016

To answer either, we need to take a close look at the role Colorado played in the country’s weirdest political…

December 30, 2016

From our Congressman

Trump should look into the reality of Putin’s soul

du1-i-syn It was June 2001 and I was covering President George W. Bush’s trip to Slovenia, where he had just…

December 29, 2016

From our Congressman

Call for submissions:

Headlines we would like to see in 2017

December 28, 2016

From our Congressman

Calls for more nukes make for a fearful year’s end

du1-i-syn That gentle frisson between past and future about which columnists customarily write feels vaguely apocalyptic as we approach the…

December 28, 2016

Neighbors

Durango High School’s thespians own the stage in Denver

Earlier this month, 27 students traveled with drama teacher and director Benjamin Mattson to Denver for the Colorado State Thespians…

December 27, 2016

What's Up Downtown

New shopping, dining options arriving soon

Cerda 7 Cantina Y Comida opened recently in the third space carved out of the old Francisco’s building. It has…

December 27, 2016

Action Line

Snow brings out flakiness in some fitness buffs

Before digging into the issue of shoveling shirkers, let’s set the record straight. According to many surveys, Boulder – not…

December 26, 2016

From our Congressman

There is a clear path to a balanced budget

du1-i-syn Gov. Hickenlooper has presented his proposed 2017-18 budget, which the JBC will consider. After having hearings on requests from…

December 26, 2016

From our Congressman

Best economics books of 2016

du1-i-syn Here they are: — “The Rise and Fall of American Growth: The U.S. Standard of Living Since the Civil…

December 26, 2016

From the Mayor

Holidays are the perfect time to get involved

Rinderledu1-i-syn The point being, amid being overwhelmed because of holidays, loss of loved ones, the economy or political events beyond…

December 25, 2016

From our Congressman

Fort Lewis history degree proved excellent preparation for life

“What good is an English or history degree without a skill to go with it?” she asked. Allow me to…

December 25, 2016

Population Matters

Stay up with international family-planning efforts

India has the world’s second largest population – about a billion and a third people. Thanks to family-planning programs, family…

December 25, 2016

From our Congressman

This Christmas will live on, long after us

Keillordu1-i-syn My mother loved Christmas with her whole heart. With six children and no credit cards and my father ever…

December 25, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Roaming fees can catch you by surprise; protect yourself

du1-i-syn On a weekend visit to Vancouver, B.C., the San Francisco-based anthropologist did everything she could to avoid international roaming…

December 25, 2016

Creating Community

Concerned about an older person? Senior Reach program offers help

Starting this month, Axis Health System invites community members to help look out for older people through Senior Reach. This…

December 24, 2016

Stewards of the Land

Plenty of bird watching to be had in winter

This great horned owl was seen by Marc Meyer near McPhee Reservoir in September.Courtesy One easy way to bird is…

December 24, 2016

Columnists

A Christmas letter from your dog

La Plata County Humane Society They say Christmas is the time to celebrate the special people in our lives –…

December 24, 2016

Froma Harrop

Blue-state Americans can keep health coverage

du1-i-syn That’s because Marsha lives in Massachusetts. “We’ll still have Romneycare,” she said. Romneycare is the nickname for the statewide…

December 23, 2016

La Plata Health Watch

Suicide is a real problem with real solutions. Resources can help

According to the National Institutes of Health, in the United States, more than 16 million adults and more than 12…

December 21, 2016

Adventures in Motherhood

A desert trip is good for all our souls

The kids – close to the ground and deep believers in buried treasure – find painted potsherds, razor-sharp knife flakes…

December 21, 2016

From our Congressman

GOP at its peak, conservatism has hit rock bottom

du1-i-syn All these principles are related, and under attack. Conservatives believe that human beings are fallible and prone to ambition,…

December 21, 2016