Columnists

4-H kicks off year; join one of many clubs in county

4-H clubs across the county are beginning to start their 2014-15 year. This is a great opportunity for young people…

When money talks, facts twist in the wind

Poor guys. Analysts say it has something to do with the falling price of oil and BP’s stake in Rosneft,…

The Green Side of Life

And, once again, I was not the only champion among losers. A topsy-turvy Week 8 flipped claimed a pair of…

Being in the minority is an eye-opener

Members of the Leadership La Plata Class of 2014-2015, including, front from left, Isaac Fleener and Kerby Jo Rogers, and…

Living on the Waiver Wire

Andrew Hawkins, who has been piling up receptions and targets all season long in the Cleveland Browns’ offense, finally got…

Take a day to game plan like a head coach

The best time for this planning is between Nov. 1 and the end of January, depending on the nature of…

An unexpected comfort read from Minnesota

Allen Eskens is one of those guys trapped in somebody else’s life: a lawyer in a small town by day,…

It’s hard to hide from the threat of food poisoning

The very young, the chronically ill and the aged are the most seriously afflicted and have higher death rates. This…

In many ways, Nepal worlds away from the West

Durangoan’s journey to Nepal reveals differences from West

It’s a stretch to blame spandex for scofflaw cyclists

You don’t need a fancy spandex outfit to enjoy a bicycle ride in the country, as this Halloween cyclist demonstrates…

Minimizing micro-trash in the wilderness

But for people who haven’t been able to attend those events or for those looking to do more, there are…

Is local housing inventory low? It depends

A low inventory real-estate market usually means a greater demand for what inventory is available. However, low inventory is usually…

LED lights save energy but add light to night sky

A very common question you may have asked or you might hear from a child is: “Why is the sky…

Failed legal experiments – in weed and water

Colorado’s rejection of the prohibition experiment in favor of reasonable regulation of adult recreational marijuana presents a mind-opening example of…

Legislating for safety

Gun laws and their advocates aim to address complex problem

Election letters

Transportation just one of many Durango changes

Marbury The City Council was in the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering parade. Colorado cobalt blue skies, cheering crowds, girls with…

Everyone likes a chance to get dirty

Joe “Buck” D’Aleo and Cathy Walker work on the raised beds at Ohana Kuleana Community Garden. The beds will allow…

One last hoorah for local band Baby Toro

Guitarist and vocalist Lindsay Isbell and guitarist and vocalist Hardison Collins created a unique and original sound well outside of…

The Green Side of Life

Alison Foote of Aztec, aka MissAli23, snapped an eight-player tie for first place with a well-guessed 45-21 tiebreaker in the…

The magic of compounding will make your nest egg grow

Being wealthy, in my personal definition, is not about earning more, it’s about saving consistently. The simple fact is that…

The danger of living on forest’s edge

Her home, in a pleasant development in a hilly, forested Urban Wildlife Interface Zone (UWIZ) at the edge of our…

Living on the Waiver Wire

For my fantasy football money, St. Louis Rams running back Tre Mason is the back to target in a deep…

Guests enjoy feast and Bread for Manna

From left, Kathy Tonnessen, executive director of Manna Soup Kitchen, and fellow Bread for Manna organizer Laura Bohachevsky work with…