Columnists

On the Run

Mountain Chile Cha Cha turns 10

Race director Morgan Murray vividly recalls that first year and how stressed and excited he was to put on an…

October 8, 2015

Downtown Lowdown

Las Cafeteras’ ‘Real History of the Americas’

While Los Lobos may be the best-known East Los Angeles band to blend rock and traditional music of Mexico to…

October 8, 2015

View from the Fort

World music highlights eclectic October at The Fort

On the 12th, dance at the concert hall to Las Cafeteras. Born in the streets of Los Angeles, Las Cafeteras…

October 8, 2015

Gulliford's Travels

Couple restores mining-era boardinghouse outside Silverton

Only it wasn’t little. It was the historic miners’ boardinghouse adjacent to the Animas River outside Silverton near Eureka –…

October 7, 2015

Durango Nature Studies

New boxes will give you a bird’s-eye view of nests

New bird boxes at the Durango Nature Center will provide visitors a chance to observe birds building their nests or…

October 7, 2015

What's up in Durango Skies

Look carefully to see Venus in daytime sky

Our brains fool us into thinking things near the horizon are bigger than they really are. And the power of…

October 7, 2015

Durango School News

Athletics add key elements to student growth

While academic achievement is a key focus, we continue to seek ways to support our students in developing the non-academic…

October 6, 2015

Money Savvy

Plan wisely for remarkable moments

What did you say? Was is it vacation, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah or a long-dreamed-of adventure? There is no right answer…

October 5, 2015

Action Line

Oh deer, loose moose tests its mettle in the river

Crowds gather along the banks of the Animas River Sept. 25 to watch a bull moose standing in the waters…

October 4, 2015

From our Congressman

Dishonorable discharges

of dismissed gays, lesbians, victims of PTSD should be reviewed

October 3, 2015

The Travel Troubleshooter

Drivers beware: Don’t fall prey to gas-price scams

The $2.41 price per gallon was a few cents lower than average, so he assumed he had found a bargain.…

October 3, 2015

Creating Community

Promotor Program leads us closer to health equity

Ninde Health equity refers to ending inequalities that affect racial, low-income and other vulnerable populations to ensure that everyone will…

October 3, 2015

From our Congressman

Defeat was the rule in early days of the war

The attack on Pearl Harbor was quickly followed by attacks throughout Asia and Japanese victories throughout the region. American forces…

October 3, 2015

From our Congressman

Let the bidding begin

Plata County Tax Lien Sale is coming up

October 3, 2015

From our Congressman

No simple solution to where to put the sewer plant

Brookie In 1983, City Council could have moved the plant from its present site to undeveloped land further down the…

October 3, 2015

Downtown Lowdown

Blue Hornets bring the ska back to Ska

Even if you missed the Ska Brewing 20th Anniversary party, you haven’t missed your last chance for ska music at…

October 1, 2015

Great Adventures of Jenny and Goose

Hiking our way to the vegetable promised land

I hold my breath in the hope the little beans blend into the plate and somehow look less offensive. But…

October 1, 2015

Flies & Lies

New England: More than just pretty colors

When I responded that I was tired of driving, two airplane tickets to New England (N.E.) appeared. I was reminded…

October 1, 2015

Coroner's Report

Two examples that may prove shaking can kill

These experts regularly testify for the defense when murder charges are brought after an infant’s death has been attributed to…

September 30, 2015

From the Extension Office

Charm of Apple Days lies in its simplicity, utility

For eight years, I’ve worked on the Iron Horse Chef and Tour de Farms; I’ve organized countless workshops, field days…

September 30, 2015

Authentic Aging

Oliver Sacks’ rich intercourse with the world

He was the professor of neurology at the New York University School of Medicine, the author of many books, including…

September 30, 2015

Neighbors

Remembering Tom Grams a world away

Grams volunteered for 29 such trips through the Global Dental Relief Fund, a Denver-based organization that does its work in…

September 29, 2015

Action Line

Options are few when trying to curb unwanted parkers

Parking a third car is a First World Problem. It ranks right up there with Nature’s Oasis running out of…

September 27, 2015

The Travel Troubleshooter

Is enough space on an airplane a human right?

If you answered “no,” you’re probably with the majority of American travelers. After all, airlines are private companies, and you…

September 26, 2015