Columnists

There’s help for C-123 aircraft Agent Orange exposure

Who is eligible? Any Air Force veteran or Air Force reservist who was assigned to one of the affected reserve…

July 31, 2015

Austin bluegrass musician credits his cool parents

It doesn’t happen everywhere. I’ve seen some of the record collections of people my age, the 40-somethings that still dig…

July 30, 2015

Get Growing

Share your garden success at the La Plata County Fair

By Deb Paulson Tucked upstairs in a nice air-conditioned room above the main Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County…

July 29, 2015

From the Extension Office

Catch the best of 4-H program at fairgrounds

The community is welcome to come to the fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave., on Saturday to watch the ARBA (American Rabbit…

July 29, 2015

Clubhouse Porch

July’s end doesn’t mean tournaments do

There are several upcoming events, including respective club championships, on the docket. I will have results of the Hillcrest Junior…

July 29, 2015

Neighbors

Call him Col. Green and thanks for serving

Green spent a chunk of his childhood in Durango, where he attended Needham Elementary School. His parents, Beth and Allan…

July 28, 2015

What's Up Downtown

Here’s a primer on Durango’s business district

Thousands of BIDs exist nationwide. These quasi-governmental entities have taxing authority to generate funds for their districts. How a BID…

July 28, 2015

Action Line

Duo blazes the way for roads not saddled with signs

There are many people responsible for the elimination of roadside clutter and the protection of vistas. And wouldn’t you know…

July 26, 2015

Creating Community

Good to have safety net, but more can be done to give a hand up

Sometimes it can be nearly impossible without special shoes, poles or a helping hand to pull you up. This difficult…

July 25, 2015

From our Congressman

Back the Iran deal

The only realistic alternative is another needless war

July 25, 2015

Population Matters

Try offsetting your carbon impact with PopOffsets

“Yes and no” is the answer. Once carbon dioxide is in the atmosphere, it is almost impossible to take it…

July 25, 2015

Stewards of the Land

You should go check out wildflowers in the mountains

Hike in the San Juan Mountains, and you’ll see plenty of wildflowers such as the hybrid rosy and sulful paintbrush.…

July 24, 2015

Downtown Lowdown

Drag the River brings country rock to Durango

While they may not have been the first punk band to dabble in roots and country music, they arguably were…

July 23, 2015

Murder Ink

Crime fiction newcomers are close to perfect

So Lori Rader-Day’s Little Pretty Things, released this month, and Lynne Raimondo’s Dante’s Dilemma, to be released Aug. 4, are…

July 23, 2015

Great Adventures of Jenny and Goose

Take a hike – and more: The adventures of Jenny and Goose

But I refused to let that be my norm. Replacing sticks with Lincoln logs would have been a disservice to…

July 23, 2015

Adventures in Motherhood

10-year-old chef brings his own recipe to kitchen

First, crack a beer. Next, put on Pandora. Accept that he refuses to wear an apron. Take five deep breaths.…

July 22, 2015

La Plata Health Watch

To quit those cigarettes, use more than one tool

Among people younger than 18, the U.S. Public Health Service predicts another 5.4 million smoking-related deaths. Meanwhile, more than 21…

July 22, 2015

Clubhouse Porch

A solo jaunt to Hunters Run sharpens irons

I am remiss in telling you it has been over a decade since I last played this nine-hole layout. This…

July 22, 2015

From our Congressman

Executive order from the president is needed to prevent catastrophe

I attended a tour, then a forum, spearheaded by Hinsdale County Commissioner Cindy Dozier regarding the devastation of southern Colorado…

July 21, 2015

Columnists

Neighbors 100 with panache and a great-great-grandchild

A resident at Sunshine Gardens, she doesn’t need any assistance walking, and instead helps others get to meals and activities.…

July 21, 2015

Money Savvy

Put profits first, then watch business grow

I’m not asking how big your business is or how much revenue it’s generating or how many employees you have.…

July 21, 2015

The Travel Troubleshooter

Fees attached to your hotel bill may shock you

For several tension-filled minutes, two Federal Trade Commission lawyers stood before the committee last month, insisting their agency had done…

July 18, 2015

From our Congressman

BLM should update oil and gas leasing terms

I have taken clients to world-class landscapes such as Vermillion Cliffs, Bandelier National Monument, Grand Gulch, La Garita Wilderness and…

July 18, 2015

From our Congressman

Alternatives to prison

New tools allow for discerning whom should be locked up

July 18, 2015