Columnists

Strange, new mystery requires a strong stomach

I had never read anything by Montanari, never even heard of him, although the page opposite the title page lists…

August 31, 2015

City might run out of words in Sustainability Action Plan

Being “constantly amazed” would not describe Action Line’s reaction to most things. “Perpetually annoyed” is more like it. Just ask…

August 30, 2015

The Travel Troubleshooter

Will airline fees force fliers to stay home?

It’s no academic question for America’s airlines, who continue to provoke passengers with new fees, surcharges and rules. They want…

August 29, 2015

From our Congressman

Gauging Colorado water quality

sets the standards and why

August 29, 2015

From our Congressman

Spill’s responsibility lies at top of EPA

Having spent much of my professional career in mine and environmental reclamation, I decided to visit the Gold King site…

August 29, 2015

Downtown Lowdown

Brooklyn band in town for San Juan Brewfest

On Saturday, Buckley Park will host more than 50 breweries and three distilleries, with beers representing the best of the…

August 27, 2015

La Plata Health Watch

Adverse childhood experiences harm adult health

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2012, more than 680,000 children were reported victims of maltreatment,…

August 26, 2015

Adventures in Motherhood

The business of growing up is complicated

Maybe it’s because much of summer has been an extended Take Your Child To Work experiment (Rose accompanied me all…

August 26, 2015

Clubhouse Porch

Birdies the only prize for our local club pros

Or should I say birdies, as the fourth annual Birdie Fest, to benefit Adaptive Sports Association, will be held on…

August 26, 2015

Neighbors

Music at the lake makes perfect summer day

Over the last 20 years, Eileen Brown, Dean Furry and Caye Geer, playing the violin, cello and piano respectively, have…

August 25, 2015

What's Up Downtown

Panhandling? Support our local charities

Like many communities around the country, Durango has experienced a dramatic increase in panhandling. There are many organizations working diligently…

August 25, 2015

Action Line

City’s ‘libary’ directional sign is one for the history books

The sign at the former location of the Durango Public Library points out that the “libary” has moved to new…

August 23, 2015

Population Matters

River spill was a signal to end business as usual

Contractors working for the United States Environmental Protection Agency recently released a huge amount of toxic water and tailings from…

August 22, 2015

From our Congressman

Colorado’s unique position of public trustee

But, you got the house in which to raise the kids, along with the mortgage. Then the company you worked…

August 22, 2015

From our Congressman

1945

Observing the 70th anniversary of the end of the Japanese Imperial Empire

August 22, 2015

Downtown Lowdown

Blues and rock from the North African desert

I was fascinated by what I then thought was a lifeless Sahara, a massive stretch of land with nomadic inhabitants…

August 20, 2015

View from the Center

Exploring life through ‘Rent’

At DAC alone, we have experienced an increase in interest, talent and energy at auditions, in our shows and in…

August 20, 2015

Great Adventures of Jenny and Goose

Going where the wind blows

I explained by telling her that if we stopped and stood still and took in the moment, that we could…

August 20, 2015

Get Growing

Gleaning program spreads bounty of healthy fruit trees

By Darrin Parmenter Can you all feel it? No, not sediment between your toes as you step into the river.…

August 19, 2015

Thinking Green

We deserve better science about Animas

In the turbulent wake of the Gold King Mine accident, it is hard to miss the signs of community trauma.…

August 19, 2015

Clubhouse Porch

Local Club Championships dot horizon

The recent event, which shut down the river, shows us just how vulnerable and delicate our ecosystem is to so…

August 19, 2015

Columnists

Show did go on for Big Brothers Big Sisters

The 19th annual event was supposed to include one day on the Upper Animas River and the other on the…

August 18, 2015

Money Savvy

Final destination financial security: Where are you on your journey?

Most people don’t. A Money Pulse survey found 62 percent of Americans cannot cover a $500 unexpected expense. This level…

August 18, 2015

A Take on Tourism

Tourism in the aftermath of Gold King

After the initial announcement, the Durango Area Tourism Office was immediately plugged into communications with multiple agencies that were monitoring…

August 18, 2015