Creating Community Disability barriers are societal problem and have to change Don’t get me wrong: These are all important aspects of accessibility. But they are the tip of the iceberg. When… April 11, 2015
Authentic Aging No regrets: Working toward a peaceful ending We are trying to refocus these and surrender to the reality of where we are now. These experiences of wounding… April 11, 2015
From our Congressman Assessing tests Federal, state and local requirements ask much of students, teachers April 11, 2015
From our Congressman Fracking or taking, it should still be a local call Kenna If your goal is to prevent local governments from enacting fracking bans, it’s a great idea because the drafters… April 11, 2015
Neighbors Arc of History on the ski slopes? They were the Top Fundraising Team and the Top Theme Team at the Dave Spencer Ski Classic at the end… April 10, 2015
Froma Harrop More is not always merrier in our congested cities So sayeth The Economist, its trademark voice of reason spiked with charges of greed against those who would resist the… April 9, 2015
From our Congressman Americas have historic opportunity Hemispheric leaders should reaffirm the importance of freedom of information to all April 9, 2015
Downtown Lowdown ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ is coming to Cortez These educational songs were placed between regular programs and featured enough musical hooks to make you remember the melody and… April 9, 2015
Clubhouse Porch Spring has sprung on area golf courses This certainly did not hurt my feelings, as I was looking forward to escaping dull and dreary and welcoming those… April 8, 2015
From the Extension Office How you can prevent food poisoning Because that is a key focus of our Colorado State University Extension Office, I didn’t feel I could ignore it.… April 8, 2015
Your Ecological House How should we question safety of GMOs? That’s the question GE food advocates love for us to ask. Why? Because if we look only at the narrow… April 8, 2015
Durango Nature Studies On Earth Day, consider your role in planet’s health Courtesy of Durango Nature Studies When it began, there was very little concern on a political level about the perils… April 8, 2015
What's Up Downtown What’s Up Downtown? First up is the 21st annual Durango Bluegrass Meltdown. This year’s Meltdown is April 17-19, with more than 25 groups… April 7, 2015
From our Congressman State-budget process complicated, and there’s lack of common sense Being an odd year, the budget was sent first to the Senate, where it was debated, and more than 50… April 7, 2015
Neighbors Forleo turns 99 with a melody (or three) Members of the Durango Choral Society, from left, Abby Bowen, Jeanne Bandy, Julia Dodd, Karla Brown, Katherine Reynolds and Russell… April 7, 2015
Action Line Ski pass has fewer blackouts and insurance for whiteouts Action Line congratulates you on an active retirement filled with numbers – like doing “powder 8’s” midweek. But we should… April 5, 2015
La Plata Health Watch If you smoke pot, there are consequences In the United States, the lifetime prevalence of marijuana use is 42 to 46 percent. Meanwhile, use appears to be… April 5, 2015
The Travel Troubleshooter Airline denies injured woman her Skycouch Q: Last year, I booked an Air New Zealand Skycouch for a flight from San Francisco to Auckland, New Zealand.… April 4, 2015
On Real Estate Is your home in a flood plain? Just because the home is in what is considered a high-risk flood area doesn’t necessarily mean flood insurance is required.… April 4, 2015
Creating Community Helping our young girls, boys with life’s challenging transitions Transitioning from winter to spring is wonderful but not always easy. We got stuck in the mud a couple of… April 4, 2015
From our Congressman Dangerous bugs Obama plan fails to adequately address growing public health threat from overuse of antibiotics April 4, 2015
From our Congressman Spring cleaning under the shadow of war In Asia, the Japanese were on the move. Here they seriously threatened American territory and the country’s national interest. Between… April 4, 2015
Adventures in Motherhood Finding everything we need on trip to desert We pass dozens of vaguely familiar dirt roads, at which earlier versions of Dan and I parked an ’86 Honda,… April 4, 2015