Columnists

Guests have roaring good time at TLC for FLC

The event, thrown by the Fort Lewis College Foundation, fêted about 112 guests at the college’s theatre on April 16…

April 26, 2016

In 2021, hindsight will reveal our foresight

In 2016, we knew our region was economically strong. We had diversification. We had new construction, tourism was growing and…

April 26, 2016

Action Line

Cyclists bristle over CDOT’s road-sweeping schedule

Colorado Department of Transportation crews have begun sweeping highways in La Plata County, and cyclists training for the Iron Horse…

April 24, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Avoid paying too much for airline tickets

Three airlines – American, Delta and United – quietly changed how they price multi-city tickets online recently, often displaying dramatically…

April 23, 2016

From our Congressman

A question of values

support of independent liquor stores

April 23, 2016

From our Congressman

Do not lose sight of Durango High’s excellence

Milliet No matter what logic is tossed out or how much arguing passes between sides, the conflict between the two…

April 23, 2016

From our Congressman

Cutting teachers, clubs affects families

Trujillo To begin, I think we should raise the school mill levy because I don’t want to have a bigger…

April 23, 2016

Population Matters

Humans are driving Earth’s sixth mass extinction

Many people in this country were outraged that such a rare and beautiful beast had been murdered. The response in…

April 23, 2016

Stewards of the Land

Building community on the road to living with wildfire

Steve Walb, puts together reflective address signs up at Vallecito in 2015. A similar event planned for this year.Courtesy of…

April 22, 2016

Great Adventures of Jenny and Goose

Touching the horizon

When Goose discovered the horizon, she climbed until she could try to find an end to it in the Bisti…

April 21, 2016

Culture Gulch

High drama to be had in Philadelphia

I flew there for my annual conference of the American Theatre Critics Association. Seventy critics and their guests saw six…

April 21, 2016

Clubhouse Porch

Wash one away, play again on another day

It will rain. Yes, Mother Nature just needed to green the landscape up a little more last Saturday and forced…

April 20, 2016

From the Extension Office

In many ways, 4-H teaches members how to be leaders

Leaders have a variety of skills to help them be successful. 4-H believes every child has the potential to become…

April 20, 2016

Thinking Green

Power play over mine saddles Navajos with toxic asset

Donald Trump, the wildly successful, great, terrific business icon turned even terrific-er presidential candidate, finds himself unsure how to negotiate…

April 20, 2016

From our Congressman

South Platte bill a victory for whole state

I am especially grateful to the majority leadership in the House and a few House Democrats who got behind the…

April 19, 2016

Money Savvy

Use a budget to banish stress about money

Not long ago, I was among that 64 percent, but a money management system changed my life. Today, I want…

April 19, 2016

What's Up Downtown

Accessibility can open downtown to all

ACT is a collaboration of organizations including the city of Durango, Community Connections Inc., Southwest Center for Independence, Adaptive Sports…

April 19, 2016

Action Line

Action Line investigates urban deer population

Some of the Animas City deer herd look unconcerned that Action Line was shooting them – with a camera. Thanks…

April 17, 2016

From our Congressman

Celebrate National Parks Week

opportunity to reflect on Southwest Colorado’s cultural legacy

April 16, 2016

From our Congressman

On Education Teaching, study can work to help remediate dyslexia

The word morphed from “congenital word blindness,” to “specific language disability” and finally in 1968 to the term of “specific…

April 16, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

That perfect vacation rental may be a scam

It came with its own concierge and a private pool and was only steps away from a rugged Caribbean beach.…

April 15, 2016

View from the Center

We’re building a center for creative community

Scott, Cristie Environments that encourage dynamic learning, experimentation and creative play often mirrored in the sciences, and well-esteemed R &…

April 14, 2016

Clubhouse Porch

A new year, a new look for golfers in La Plata County

For a while, it seemed I could relate to the misfortune as this is a recurrent theme in my game.…

April 13, 2016

Gulliford's Travels

As Lake Powell recedes, Glen Canyon reveals its secrets

“What happens under the turquoise skies of the continent’s most celebrated landscapes will presage changes that people the world over…

April 13, 2016