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
Creating Community We wouldn’t be where we are without our sponsors, volunteers Special thanks to Four Corners Broadcasting, Chevron, Parady Financial and Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. We could not do… September 26, 2015
From our Congressman Accountability in wake of Animas disaster The Gold King Mine blowout, triggered by the Environmental Protection Agency, spilled millions of gallons of yellow contaminated wastewater into… September 26, 2015
From our Congressman Judicial vacancies The first step in this process is completed in Colorado by our U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Denver, and Cory Gardner,… September 26, 2015
From our Congressman Look at 3 options for sewer plant The city should develop two cases in addition to the Santa Rita plant rebuild: 1. A plant configuration desired by… September 26, 2015
Population Matters Funding contraception saves money – and lives Indeed, family planning can do much more than just save money. It has the ability to change the prospects for… September 26, 2015
Downtown Lowdown Joe Buck Yourself brings country punk What should have been a short interview turned into a 45-minute monologue, a passionate diatribe that went from heavy metal… September 24, 2015
Murder Ink Mystery will pull your strings Knight explains how she practiced writing a book about a character based on a friend of hers and an incident… September 24, 2015
Clubhouse Porch Changes all around us, as the golf season winds to conclusion Contours are changing at the Hillcrest Golf Club as renovation continues. It may look a bit rough for now, but… September 23, 2015
Get Growing As cooler weather arrives, tips to save your tomatoes By Darrin Parmenter For whatever reason, this was a tough year for tomatoes. I’m sure many of you had success… September 23, 2015
La Plata Health Watch Head injuries can harm kids’ growing brains If you follow sports, no doubt you are familiar with the concerns raised by former NFL players suffering the chronic… September 23, 2015
Adventures in Motherhood From the murk of conflict to the light of harmony The kids are bickering for the same half-hearted reason I keep cruising by the chocolate – because it seems like… September 23, 2015
Neighbors Cobbler, corn-on-the-cob and a thank you Enter the San Juan Mountains Association, whose staff and 300-plus volunteers act as the nonprofit arm of area public lands,… September 22, 2015
A Take on Tourism Guv taps biking to lead state’s tourism growth Several Durango tourism leaders attended the Governors Tourism Conference this past week in Crested Butte, where the entire choir makes… September 22, 2015
Action Line Despite recent test scores, intelligence is on the rise That argument will resonate amongst those with angry bumper-sticker political philosophies. Heck, it might even get picked up by a… September 20, 2015
On Real Estate How to buy a home with limited funds There are a number of financing options available to help you buy a home sooner than you thought possible. Delaying… September 19, 2015
The Travel Troubleshooter How to weather the wild climate in airline cabins “It was pretty steamy,” he recalls. But that was nothing compared with what happened when he landed. After the plane… September 19, 2015
From our Congressman Bringing mental health out of the darkness As we find ourselves in National Suicide Prevention Month, it’s hard not to take this loss with a special kind… September 19, 2015
From our Congressman Chimney Rock National Monument’s third anniversary Celebrating Colorado’s rich cultural resources and the people who created and share that history with all Americans September 19, 2015
Downtown Lowdown You can call Stroud a six-string stuntman Stunt-guitar players have influenced thousands of kids to pick up and play the electric guitar, including Darren Stroud, an Indiana… September 17, 2015