Columnists

Charlie Hebdo and the high cost of humor

Written in a notebook some time in 1888, Twain’s simple sentence appears to be a casual thought, something scribbled on…

January 12, 2015

Coroner's Report

Errors common when reporting cause of death

I’ve expressed this opinion in writing and at conferences, and I’m glad to see that the horrendous error rate in…

January 11, 2015

John Peel

Tragic ‘Foxcatcher’ has Durango ties

based on true story; wrestlers held camps here

January 11, 2015

Columnists

It’s not the same old, same old with road’s new ‘new’ sign

The intersection of 32nd Street and East Animas Road (County Road 250) features a new “new” sign. According to federal…

January 11, 2015

Creating Community

It’s Community Connections, not ‘Community Corrections’

Another time, I met a woman who was vending at Community Connections’ Festival of Trees. She said she was happy…

January 10, 2015

Authentic Aging

Grief: An uncertain process we all experience

Our society doesn’t invite grief and suffering out in the open. Death has become distanced from everyday life. We don’t…

January 10, 2015

To Protect and Serve

Show your support by helping during CrimeStoppers month

All of us are affected by crime. You may not have been a victim of crime, but you almost certainly…

January 10, 2015

Gulliford's Travels

Stone messengers

wild landscapes, humans build cairns as markers, companions

January 10, 2015

From our Congressman

Wage issue is growing locally

What a wonderful thing – learned community members coming together to address this ever-growing problem that is affecting all of…

January 10, 2015

From our Congressman

The (human)ities in Durango

Discipline can best be understood as ‘a call to arms for social change’

January 10, 2015

Policy and Politics

Energy policy should not blow with the wind

When it comes to energy policy, last month’s notions of peace, brotherhood and goodwill toward all are notably absent. In…

January 10, 2015

From our Congressman

Licensing law boosts credibility of HOA managers

Johnson Self-managed owner associations are exempt from licensing if the tasks performed are not compensated. Managers who are subject to…

January 10, 2015

On the Run

Healthy lifestyle is a choice and a commitment

Ernie Garcia, a 34-year-old nurse from Ignacio, serendipitously took on this challenge when he entered the Turkey Trot race in…

January 8, 2015

Downtown Lowdown

Coming to ACT: Superfly sounds of The Earful

I’m not talking about contributions from James Brown and George Clinton. I’m referring to instrumental bands that have provided long,…

January 8, 2015

Durango Nature Studies

To spot this squirrel, look for its distinct ears

Abert’s squirrels depend on ponderosa pines for their food. They also are known as tassel-eared squirrels because of their long,…

January 7, 2015

From the Extension Office

Build cold frame to grow vegetables during winter

Sure, the produce on the store’s shelves could be considered fresh, but it’s highly unlikely it was harvested from anywhere…

January 7, 2015

Thinking Green

Wolf Creek development enters Act 5

The fight over the Pillage at Wolf Creek is on, folks, and we need your help. Haven’t heard of this…

January 7, 2015

Money Savvy

Step by step, you can master your money

I was familiar with Robbins from his infomercials, self-help programs and TED Talks, but I wasn’t familiar with his financial…

January 6, 2015

A Take on Tourism

Tourism: Whose job is it anyway?

When it comes to attracting tourists, envision a stack of umbrellas, one under the other. The largest umbrella at the…

January 6, 2015

Durango School News

Our changes aim to benefit all students

We have been implementing a consistent strategy to ensure all students have an opportunity for academic and social success in…

January 6, 2015

View from the Fort

New year, new art offerings at Fort Lewis

Blaylock First up is the 2015 Art & Design Faculty & Staff Biennial Exhibit, which will open Jan. 14 with…

January 5, 2015

La Plata Health Watch

Beware, flu is spreading; protect yourself

As of this writing, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 15 child deaths attributed to influenza. Many…

January 4, 2015

Action Line

Action Line Mercy cleaned daily; Durango topo maps untouched since 1963

The 1963 U.S. Geological Survey topographical map of Durango clearly labels the dual tailings ponds on the side of Smelter…

January 4, 2015

John Peel

Behind the scenes with The High Rollers

county band talks about life onstage, offstage

January 3, 2015