Columnists

Data looking good if you believe the numbers

Despite recent job-creation numbers below what many expected, which I suspect is a glitch, the U.S. economy’s performance is stellar…

September 8, 2014

Culture Gulch

‘Boomtown’ and ‘Pants on Fire’ here Friday

Only two weeks ago, the troupe completed its summer residency in Creede. Now, it starts the 31st annual outreach tour…

September 7, 2014

Coroner's Report

Coroner correct to rule Brady death a homicide

A Virginia medical examiner certified his death a homicide – a consequence of the gunshot wound to the head he…

September 7, 2014

John Peel

Stan the marathon man

Retired Durango teacher battling early-onset Alzheimer’s

September 7, 2014

Action Line

Newest ‘lake’ has little potential for recreation

The first thing we need to do is figure out what to call it. Little Lake Nighthorse? Nah. How about…

September 7, 2014

Adventures in Motherhood

Letting the quiet of nature into busy, modern lives

This is our fifth trip here during mushroom season, and the land is like a historical record of how we’ve…

September 6, 2014

Letter from Korla

To Kashgar and back Patience a virtue – and necessity – when traveling in China

Xinjiang doesn’t have the best reputation when it comes to Chinese provinces. Ask Han Chinese from Beijing, Sichuan or Shanghai…

September 6, 2014

The Travel Troubleshooter

Are airlines profiting at your expense?

Then again, maybe it’s the fees. Airline add-ons, which cover “optional” services for everything from reserving a seat to changing…

September 6, 2014

From our Congressman

In 1911, Durango saw good times, bright future

HHH If you want to be strong and healthy and feel like life is worth living, contrive every day to…

September 6, 2014

From our Congressman

Give Missouri law a chance

good primary care is a lot better than no care at all

September 6, 2014

Neighbors

Quilts, created with love, bring comfort to moms

For six years, members of the La Plata Quilters Guild have made quilts to be given to Colorado’s Gold Star…

September 5, 2014

On Real Estate

Consult with Homeowner’s Association

In the beginning a home search it is always important to discuss with your Realtor your lifestyle, hobbies and family…

September 5, 2014

From our Congressman

The High Price of Truth

1983-2014 Steven Sotloff was a freelance journalist covering the Middle East. A video showing him being beheaded by the group…

September 5, 2014

Flies & Lies

Want to fly-fish? Head north along Animas River

From the 32nd Street bridge south to Bondad, the Animas is known for big browns and rainbows. It is also…

September 4, 2014

The Green Side of Life

Grass is always greener on Guru’s side of the fence

Your esteemed Guru compiled a 154-99 record last season. Admirable, but not enough to overcome Mike Phillips, the reigning Gridiron…

September 3, 2014

Clubhouse Porch

This stop, with its 70 invitees, does not have a cut after the first two rounds, which makes for an…

September 3, 2014

From the Extension Office

Fruit-gleaning program connects trees, harvesters

Unfortunately, during that same year, we had a late freeze that greatly reduced the amount of fruit, berries and acorns…

September 3, 2014

Thinking Green

Energy subsidies massively benefit oil, gas industry

When the topic of renewable energy subsidies comes up, someone in the room invariably points out that such subsidies give…

September 3, 2014

John Peel

Tossing some stories and bolas with old buddies

Steve Chapman lights the campfire while engineers Ken Dvorak, center, and Jim Wadge make sure he does it right and…

September 3, 2014

Neighbors

A bunny-lovin’ good time

There was a 60 percent chance of rain Aug. 26, when Tuesday Literary Club met at the home of Suzanne…

September 2, 2014

Bottom Line

Time for you to work smarter, not harder

The personal part is easy: Family, health, and relationships suffer when a business owner seemingly does nothing but work, work…

September 1, 2014

View from the Fort

September marks launch of busy art season at FLC

The Art Gallery exhibit “Cross Currents,” featuring the works of nine contemporary Native American artists, gets things started when it…

September 1, 2014

La Plata Health Watch

Sleep crucial to teenagers as demands pileup

Adolescence is a mishmash of physical, social and intellectual changes designed to convert a child into an adult. With many…

August 31, 2014

John Peel

Drive-in on Main may ring a ‘Bell’ Half-century-old memories on Main now hidden by courts and field

While you were sweating and grunting with every forehand and overhead, others would be driving around trying to position themselves…

August 31, 2014