Columnists

Dialogue about one-lane road is a two-way street

One reader worries about the safety on Main Avenue near the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad depot, especially where…

Wave of bills advocate for air travelers

Then a senator took on hotel resort fees, and another put airline surcharges in his crosshairs. And then the Senate…

Lesvos’ refugees A month of tragedy, fear, generosity and strength

Two months ago, when I typed the destination of a plane ticket I had already bought into Google, this résumé…

Remember the truth about the history of abortion

We were in college and were spending the summer studying the French language. John had met Ruth in London, our…

Picking up the pieces

So, I did the only thing I knew how to do. I set out on an adventure to find some…

Library’s magic is wizardry most supreme

Dan will star in their memories as the man who taught them to chop firewood and to fish, who orchestrated…

Therapy can ease anguish of anxiety disorders

Taken together, anxiety disorders are the leading mental health condition affecting the human species. According to the U.S. Substance Abuse…

Bill would require more CDOT transparency

It is a proven fact that Colorado is falling further and further behind on the maintenance of our highways. Since…

Frolic and skiing for Adaptive Sports

Stumped? They were all team names for the 18th annual Dave Spencer Ski Classic, that one-of-a-kind fundraiser for the Durango…

Keystone habits: How to be at your best

Throughout the day, it may seem like you are making well-considered choices, but it’s likely you are often operating out…

Pine cones, snowpack show nothing’s average in Durango

As a longtime Southwest Colorado resident, you know that Mother Nature doesn’t “tell” us anything. Mother Nature shouts hysterically. She…

On airplanes, restrooms are circling drain

The restroom on the Boeing 737-900 flying from Los Angeles to Atlanta seemed smaller than usual. “I had to take…

Women, Infants and Children Program celebrates National Nutrition Month

Pope Since 2002, SJBH has housed the WIC program serving clients in Durango, Ignacio and Pagosa Springs. Funded through federal…

Durango’s history not up to any boards

Mickey Stalley Durango

Census prying into private information

About 10 days later, we received a letter from the U.S. Department of Commerce reminding us to fill out the…

Lessons in water management

Southwester Water Conservation District at 75

Generation Z: What is in a handshake?

Henry Posting photos doesn’t express true character; it is a small reprieve from admitting isolation, a desperate plea for attention.…

We can help twice-exceptional students thrive

Holmen Nothing about education is easy or clean; students do not fit into tidy boxes with clear directives about how…

No hyperbole in extraordinary women moniker

This year’s honorees were selected for their contributions in public service and government, affecting not only our country but our…

Art abounds at Creativity Festivity

– Howard Ikemoto Nurturing imagination and creativity are essential components in educating our children. Creativity is one of the innate…

4-H garden is gateway to lessons about health

The 4-H symbol of a four leaf clover always reminds us of how lucky we are. Head, Heart, Hands and…

With extra time, add your voice to HD debate

This week, San Juan Citizens Alliance members helped persuade the federal government to give our community more time to weigh…

The Durango Dozen: Hook, line and sinker

In tourism marketing, the analogy is to get the attention of a prospective vacationer, pique their curiosity with what you…

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