Columnists

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

The Travel Troubleshooter

Airlines’ service issues with unaccompanied minors unnerve parents

This summer, the Calzarettas paid American Airlines an extra $300 for their son to fly round-trip as an unaccompanied minor…

November 12, 2016

Serving Veterans

New filing process established for vets

The La Plata County Veterans Service Office provides information and assistance to veterans and their families. There is a wide…

November 12, 2016

Creating Community

Disabilities advocates can find allies in both parties

Throughout, the question on my mind has been, “which side is better for people with intellectual disabilities?” The disabilities-rights movement,…

November 12, 2016

Culture Gulch

Culture Gulch Sirens of song: Two musical programs not to miss

One is about women’s roles in Western opera and the other a compelling mixture of Spanish and Celtic music. Both…

November 12, 2016

From our Congressman

Impact of Durango landmark now touches entire Four Corners

It’s what 2,500 donors looks like. Since inception of the STEM-focused (science, technology, engineering and math) nonprofit and the merger…

November 12, 2016

Life in the Legislature

Ten years in the Legislature, but time to go home

There are a significant number of senators who are term-limited this year and a good number of current House members…

November 11, 2016

On the Law

Eighteen days until new overtime law takes effect

du1-i-syn Business owners and managers, are you prepared to implement the new Fair Labor Standards Act overtime law that will…

November 11, 2016

Population Matters

Voting is a good way to shape the world you want

Most politicians have personality traits that set them aside from the normal populace. Usually, those traits are an asset. Unfortunately,…

November 11, 2016

Robert Samuelson

Trump’s economic plan may be mission impossible

du1-i-syn Who might frustrate Trump? How about: Donald J. Trump. A huge contradiction sits at the core of his economic…

November 11, 2016

From our Congressman

Trump voters will not like what comes next

UNITED STATES – SEPTEMBER 30: Garrison Keillor, author, humorist, and radio personality, poses for a portrait in New York, U.S.,…

November 11, 2016

Froma Harrop

A political Sept. 11 is changing the world we live in

du1-i-syn Calmer opinion says we’ll get through this. The erratic and uninformed Trump will be checked and balanced by Congress…

November 11, 2016

On the Run

Moab’s scenic, adventurous running experience

For runners of the Moab Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and Adventure 5K last weekend, it exceeded their expectations with amazing…

November 10, 2016

Gulliford's Travels

Grand visions in the New Mexico desert

It’s been a century since the Bureau of Reclamation constructed the Elephant Butte Dam under terms of the Reclamation Act…

November 9, 2016

What's up in Durango Skies

Locator allows you to find stars at any date, time

One thing I have learned when teaching astronomy is that students quite often have way cooler astronomy apps on their…

November 9, 2016

Durango Nature Studies

Wild turkeys can be surprisingly cunning birds

I say “for some reason” because historians are not absolutely sure where this tradition began. Letters and records kept by…

November 9, 2016