Columnists

Soothing a bout of anxiety deep in the night

I rub arnica salve into her right leg, this startlingly lanky appendage snaking across my lap. Even in the dark,…

November 23, 2016

Report reveals alarming scope of substance abuse in U.S.

According to the report, almost 21 million people in America have a substance use disorder involving alcohol or drugs. This…

November 23, 2016

A Take on Tourism

Durango has that special ‘snuggle factor’

Sure, we understand being called out as a great place for outdoor recreation, nationally acclaimed galleries and having more than…

November 22, 2016

Guest Columns

Pay little attention to all the post-election hype

Samuelsondu1-i-syn The Democrats are in disarray, it’s said. Unless they’re enormously skillful or lucky, they risk becoming a minority party…

November 20, 2016

Action Line

Shipping containers won’t be converted to ADU village at Durango’s Walmart

Mrs. Action Line also wondered about all those shipping containers during a recent perfunctory foray into maw of mass consumerism.…

November 20, 2016

From our Congressman

For Colorado, a lot of good came of 2016 election

du1-i-syn Amendment 69, ColoradoCare, was soundly defeated. ColoradoCare would have bankrupted Colorado, with businesses leaving the state and folks without…

November 19, 2016

From our Congressman

When you’re living inside a bubble

Maybe it was a shocking result. But if these folks had visited outside their circles, if they’d tried to get…

November 19, 2016

From our Congressman

Facing the new Jim Crow: Mass incarceration within America

Caroline Sitterdu1-i-syn Since 2002, America has had the highest incarceration rate in the world and that only continues to increase.…

November 19, 2016

From our Congressman

A common-sense way to protect waterways

du1-i-syn Many stopped what they were doing and flocked to the banks of the Animas to watch in sadness as…

November 19, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

How to plan your holiday vacations

You don’t need me to tell you that the airports and roads will be busier than ever, or that travel…

November 19, 2016

From the Humane Society

What does your dog think when you … ?

Buster your well-trained dog spends most of his day home alone, sleeping. You arrive home from work, school or wherever…

November 19, 2016

Neighbors

The drama, the passion of tango is coming to Concert Hall

Estampas Porteñas, a tango dance company, will perform its new show “Deseos,” or “Desires,” at the Community Concert Hall at…

November 19, 2016

Neighbors

Neighbors: Adaptive Sports celebrates accessible recreation

Neighbors Columnist It was standing-room-only at the Durango Adaptive Sports Association’s Harvest Gala in late October. A sold-out crowd of…

November 18, 2016

Froma Harrop

Goodbye, Facebook. You have proven yourself evil

du1-i-syn If you don’t see me gushing over the pix of your Thanksgiving pies, take no offense. It’s not that…

November 18, 2016

Swimming Against the Stream

‘Phoenix’ a dark and moody post-WWII exploration of identity

Upon returning from Auschwitz, former cabaret singer Nelly Lenz undergoes reconstructive facial surgery to mend a bullet wound. She emerges…

November 17, 2016

View from the Center

Keeping it local: Spend holidays at Durango Arts Center

Haydu1-i-syn The most direct ways we show what we value are through the ways we spend our limited time and…

November 17, 2016

From our Congressman

Wishing good luck to one who needs it

Well, you are not my “elect” either, for I could never have voted for a candidate who not only condones…

November 17, 2016

From the Extension Office

Adult-youth partnerships drive success of 4-H

As your 4-H Extension agent, I couldn’t be more thankful for all the youths and adults in our program. The…

November 16, 2016

Thinking Green

An antidote to the Trump movement: Greater security for all

Can I call President-elect Donald Trump out as a dangerously uninformed and unprincipled bigot without alienating his supporters? Better question.…

November 16, 2016

Neighbors

Neighbors: Habitat helps provide affordable housing

Enjoying a successful Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County Wine Tasting on Nov. 4 are, from left, front row,…

November 16, 2016

What's Up Downtown

Downtown will have plenty to do this holiday

Downtown kicks things off with Singing with Santa on Friday Nov. 25, the day after Thanksgiving. Meet Santa and Mrs.…

November 15, 2016

Neighbors

Neighbors: November birthday celebrations underway

du1-i-syn Neighbors Columnist Enjoying balmy November birthdays (it’s not often those two words are put together) are Drew Dalenberg, Ian…

November 15, 2016

Action Line

Pot tax revenue about 1.51% of all tax revenue collected by state

For the fiscal year 2015, Colorado actually took in $156 million in total marijuana taxes, licenses and fees, according to…

November 13, 2016

On Real Estate

Is a tiny house right for you?

Their main appeal is their lower cost and the desire by some to minimize their possessions and living space. Like…

November 12, 2016