Columnists

The night before Cowboy Christmas

Jenny Johnston/Western Chroniclescca ’Twas the night before Christmas here on the farm, not a creature as stirring out in the…

December 22, 2024

Thinking Green

Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Hermosa Watershed Protection

December marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Hermosa Creek Watershed Protection Act and the Hermosa Creek Wilderness.…

December 21, 2024

Downtown Lowdown

Records of 2024: Part 2

Please allow me to repeat myself, as I’ve said this before: If you are one of those people who claims…

December 18, 2024

From the Humane Society

‘Community cats’ can use a little help in winter

Cats are incredibly hardy and resilient animals and many of them manage to survive and thrive on their own. During…

December 18, 2024

Columnists

Colorado doctor finds hobby in photographing snowflakes

flake that tumbles from the sky this time of year is a one-of-a-kind

December 18, 2024

Dear Abby

Exes check in to new phase of uncertainty

DEAR ABBY: I was with my ex-fiance for 13 years. Not long after he broke up with me, I found…

December 17, 2024

Action Line

Days Inn extreme makeover coming, but slowly

Nope, Boundary by Terra Vi is definitely not quite ready to open. But piles of construction material are a somewhat…

December 16, 2024

Sports

Column: Cox’s success with Fort Lewis College football something everyone can root for

Skyhawks won three games this year and should return majority of players

December 15, 2024

Dear Abby

Husband concerns expectant mom

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married less than a year, and I’m pregnant with my first child.…

December 14, 2024

Stewards of the Land

Change is constant

“The only constant in life is change.” This quote, attributed to Heraclitus, comes up frequently in conversations with San Juan…

December 13, 2024

Creating Community

Why aren’t we building new homes to be accessible?

Tara Kiene Recently, I helped a friend move into a brand-new house. Moving is an exciting and stressful time, and…

December 13, 2024

What's Up Downtown

Shop local for the holidays

The Durango Business Improvement District encourages you to shop local this holiday season. Supporting local businesses at this time of…

December 13, 2024

From the Extension Office

Creative solutions for battling holiday stress

Happy holidays! These two words, or comparable phrases for seasonal well-wishes, adorn emails, decorations, shop windows, news columns and blogs.…

December 13, 2024

Dear Abby

Defeated husbands falls into downward spiral

DEAR ABBY: My husband is miserable. Five years ago, he was fired from his job of more than 25 years,…

December 12, 2024

Downtown Lowdown

Records of 2024: Part 1

One person’s ceiling is another person’s floor. Therefore, my claims that this list of records that dropped in 2024 is…

December 11, 2024

From the Humane Society

Regular nail care important for your dog’s health

Imagine walking in stilettos 24/7: Your posture changes, your gait shifts and with time, discomfort can lead to pain and…

December 11, 2024

Dear Abby

Partner waiting for a proposal

DEAR ABBY: I just turned 29. My partner, “Jeremy,” and I have been together for six years and have talked…

December 10, 2024

Dear Abby

Truth of early days comes out

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my partner for three years. We met on a dating site but were not…

December 10, 2024

Action Line

Why North County disappears on La Plata weather app

This phone app screenshot from a couple of weeks ago shows storm activity on the new La Plata County weather…

December 9, 2024

Gulliford's Travels

Cathedral in the Desert: Tucson’s San Xavier del Bac

Known as the Dove of the Desert, San Xavier del Bac near Tucson, Ariz., is the finest example of Mexican…

December 7, 2024

What's up in Durango Skies

What’s on your stargazing wishlist

Greetings, stargazers. This is the time of year to get your astronomer holiday wish list in order and make predictions…

December 7, 2024

Dear Abby

Ex-wife inserts herself into romance

DEAR ABBY: I need advice about a new relationship. I am a 60-year-old man. I divorced last year and met…

December 6, 2024

Downtown Lowdown

Night 1 Magic Weens, Night 2 Magic Beans

It’s been three months since the band Ween announced their indefinite touring hiatus. A bummer for fans of the New…

December 4, 2024

Dear Abby

Woman uncovers fiance’s secret life

DEAR ABBY: I have been with the same man for three years, and we have been engaged for a year.…

December 3, 2024