Columnists

Even ‘American Sniper’ trailers too close

The main reason is because I lived it (completing five tours, plus others including Somalia as a designated marksman), been…

February 7, 2015

From our Congressman

Steampunk dystopia and the future of water, mineral law

Throughout the county, methane-belching production equipment that currently occupies the San Juan Basin provides a sobering real-life reminder of steampunk…

February 7, 2015

From our Congressman

VFW post deserves community support

We stopped to say hello. The welcome we received from the members, guests and the veteran firefighting crew was a…

February 7, 2015

Neighbors

Cornutt leaving Big Brothers Big Sisters

Tracy Cornutt is stepping down as executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters at the end of February. Under her…

February 6, 2015

Creating Community

Early Intervention providers in county have increasing opportunities

We also know it has its drawbacks – high cost of living, limited employment opportunities, New Mexico news, distance from…

February 6, 2015

Downtown Lowdown

Mastersounds remind U.S. of its taste for funk

While early American blues musicians were ignored here in the states, musicians such as Jeff Beck and Keith Richards were…

February 5, 2015

Flies & Lies

New gear that will keep you organized

There are new colors, new names for old things and new prices, but very little of it is actually “new.”…

February 5, 2015

From the Extension Office

Food-safety awareness crucial for producers and consumers

I am referring to Coloradoâ€™s cottage food producers. Anyone can bake, dry and can food in their home kitchen and…

February 4, 2015

Thinking Green

I’m asking you to challenge your beliefs

Though this is far from the worst thing I’ve been called in print, it did get me thinking. Is what…

February 4, 2015

Neighbors

Search & Rescue’s flapjacks save lives

Putting on their chef’s hats for La Plata County Search & Rescue’s Pancake Breakfast on Sunday at the fairgrounds are…

February 3, 2015

Durango School News

Upcoming tests important for kids, schools

This battery of tests, called Colorado Measures of Academic Success, includes nationally aligned assessments in language arts and math as…

February 3, 2015

From our Congressman

Transparency is the key to working through divisive legislative debates

Political control of the state Legislature is divided this year, with each party controlling one chamber. The split Legislature will…

February 3, 2015

Money Savvy

Say ‘I do’ to talking about money

Fights about kids, sex, in-laws or anything else for that matter take a back seat to money, says Sonya Britt,…

February 3, 2015

A Take on Tourism

Who We Are Is What We Appear To Be

Both the Madison Avenue agency and the plumber share the same agonizing thoughts: “In a crowded and noisy ad environment,…

February 3, 2015

View from the Fort

FLC to offer a variety of performances

Art: “Of Ephemeral Structures: The Art of Patricia Sonnino” will open with reception at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 18. Her current…

February 1, 2015

La Plata Health Watch

Wide access to naloxone could save lives

Redman Naloxone is a safe, nonabusable drug that reverses the effects of an opiate overdose. When an overdose occurs, opioid…

February 1, 2015

John Peel

The transition zone

World-class triathlete Dave Rakita embarks on retirement

February 1, 2015

Action Line

Contrary to map, Bodo Park isn’t skiing’s newest epicenter

For some inexplicable reason, Google shows Bodo Park has being the location for Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort, Monarch Mountain…

February 1, 2015

Creating Community

United Way provides health care with teeth

There certainly has been a lot of change in health care over the last couple of years. Despite all of…

January 31, 2015

On Real Estate

Home sale may be sign of things to come

This is news because the home was listed for $585,000, and it sold Dec. 10 for $546,000, according to the…

January 31, 2015

The Travel Troubleshooter

Cheap seats get makeover: Is it good news?

At least two airlines are unveiling new coach class sections this spring. Alaska Airlines, with its Alaska Beyond service, will…

January 31, 2015

From our Congressman

State of the county

Financial sustainability is focus for 2015

January 31, 2015

From our Congressman

‘Buy campaign’ reflected both desperation and hope

The solution seemed simple to the editor: join a “buy campaign,” which were already being organized in cities. “If all…

January 31, 2015

Adventures in Motherhood

Life is equal parts precious, out of our control

She made our wedding cake 12 years ago – zucchini with thick, chocolate frosting. I took a walk with her…

January 31, 2015