Columnists

A toast to 30 years of Music in the Mountains

They had their work cut out for them on the transporting part, because far from the sunny skies of Tuscany,…

August 2, 2016

Local businesses have had more than enough time to comply with the ADA

Jason Ragsdale was reminded last week of that nearly universal condition when he and his organization, the Southwest Center for…

August 1, 2016

Action Line

Action Line: Recreation and sanitation mingle at park bench

Mrs. Action Line checks out the bench with a stench overlooking the Animas River, as local tubers float past and…

July 31, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Saucy airline emails border on the creepy

“First dates can be a little awkward,” it declared. “But that seems impossible with someone like you. Just to be…

July 30, 2016

From our Congressman

Parks and Wildlife aims for public input and guidance to help with budget woes

Actually, the first big-game season, for bowhunters, opens in August. Many of those hunters are well into their preparations now.…

July 30, 2016

From our Congressman

Mine, power plant part of moving to cleaner energy

The Navajo Nation is part of the future of a cleaner energy industry. By reinvesting a meaningful portion of its…

July 30, 2016

La Plata Health Watch

Taking 5 or more medications? It may be time to de-prescribe

Some 200-plus years later, his words still ring true. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Health…

July 27, 2016

Adventures in Motherhood

In high country, adults, kids get what they need

Three kids are bent over a gopher hole, every cell in their bodies magnetized to this precise spot. The other…

July 27, 2016

Clubhouse Porch

Tichi children drive, chip and putt way to regionals

Levi and Lilly Tichi both qualified in the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship competition recently in Grand Junction. The twosome…

July 27, 2016

Get Growing

Show off what you’ve grown this summer at the La Plata County Fair

By Naomi Riess How is your garden coming along this summer? Every summer, we all have big plans. Often, these…

July 27, 2016

Money Savvy

Separate finances are no help to your relationship

Originally, “Dutch treat” was a derogatory phrase meaning no treat at all. And when it comes to personal finances with…

July 26, 2016

Neighbors

A private concert with Reichert, Hannigan

That was particularly true July 19 at the home of Katy Freiberger and Lawrence Althouse, when they treated about 40…

July 26, 2016

From our Congressman

Family appreciates community support

From left: Tica Clarke, Denvir Clarke, Lucas Perlstein, Benjamin Clarke, Haley Clarke and Simon Clarke.Courtesy of the Clarke family I…

July 23, 2016

From our Congressman

Minority children suffer from hate rhetoric in presidential campaign

du1-i-syn Every four years, educators across the country look to the presidential election for teachable lessons about the electoral process,…

July 23, 2016

Population Matters

In looking at fluoride, evaluate the ‘facts’ carefully

The CDC report summarizes the science: “Fluoridation of community drinking water is a major factor responsible for the decline in…

July 23, 2016

From our Congressman

Bashing local angler for keeping trophy trout is bad reaction to great catch

Thomas caught the big rainbow while fishing the Animas River right in town. The picture – and the reaction to…

July 21, 2016

From the Extension Office

4-H members preparing for fair

The fairgrounds located at 25th Street and Main Avenue is where all the fun will occur. Last week, 4-H members…

July 20, 2016

Thinking Green

Collaboration key in fighting fires in the West

To unpack this claim, let’s look at two things legions of politicians and their oddly supportive constituents are scared of:…

July 20, 2016

Clubhouse Porch

An Open Championship to be remembered

If you got up and tuned into the British Open, you witnessed perhaps the best “Duel at Troon” between Henrik…

July 20, 2016

A Take on Tourism

Recognizing the importance of front-line employees

du1-i-syn Tourism is hospitality, and hospitality succeeds when service equals expectations. The actions of one individual who goes above and…

July 19, 2016

From our Congressman

Special interest ‘grades’ misleading

With the upcoming election season, it’s important to tackle the topic of special interest groups and their “scorecards” and pledges.…

July 19, 2016

Neighbors

Transcendence – and a picnic – in the park

Three tables won tickets to next year’s concerts, including Chris Serwe and Christine Kitts, who won for best formal theme.…

July 19, 2016

Action Line

‪Durango profoundly at risk for highfalutin hooey

If you don’t understand the question, you are not alone. In fact, there is nothing to understand. The phrase was…

July 17, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

How to avoid the worst seat on the plane

They beg. They negotiate. They even lie. If you’re flying somewhere this summer and aren’t willing to pay extra for…

July 16, 2016