Columnists

Hotel upgrades can foil your lodging plans

The property he’d booked in Baltimore, the Mount Vernon Hotel, was being remodeled and reopening as the Hotel Indigo Baltimore…

September 5, 2015

Creating Community

A call to action: Healthier kids means a brighter future for all

Wilson This month reminds us of the need to renew and strengthen our efforts to reverse the continuing crisis of…

September 5, 2015

From our Congressman

The truth about mine drainage

Gold King water was headed for the Animas, anyway

September 5, 2015

Flies & Lies

USA fly fishing team brings home the silver

However, thankfully Fly Fishing Team USA (FFTUSA) went there and placed second in the World Fly Fishing Championship. I bet…

September 3, 2015

Downtown Lowdown

Behind the scenes at the Four Corners Folk Festival

As music lovers wander Pagosa Springs (or any festival for that matter), it’s the music getting the attention. Little thought…

September 3, 2015

Coroner's Report

Drowning a tough call for coroners

The classic finding in drowning is a cone of white froth bubbling out of the nose and mouth. Froth forms…

September 2, 2015

From the Extension Office

The many joys of apple season are upon us

They have the ability to conjure images of crisp mornings, warm afternoons and cold nights as well as dew that…

September 2, 2015

Authentic Aging

What our fears about death can teach us

To suffer alone; experience pain; be dependent on others; lose control, identity, mental capacity and bodily functions; to be hooked…

September 2, 2015

Clubhouse Porch

Tis’ the season of change, but golf remains

This past two weeks have been a whirlwind of change for this reporter. I retired after 17 years from one…

September 2, 2015

Neighbors

Durango High’s Class of 1970 then and now

I have noticed that once past the 40th reunion, classes start to have reunions every five years, in large part…

September 1, 2015

A Take on Tourism

Out-of-state plates only part of story

The Colorado Tourism Office has done a great job attracting people from all over to Colorado. The reason for our…

September 1, 2015

Murder Ink

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

Action Line

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

Who 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