Columnists

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

September 3, 2014

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

Action Line

Cement circle not public monument honoring tubers

No, the cement ring in Memorial Park is not the latest addition to the city of Durango’s public-art collection. It…

August 31, 2014

The Travel Troubleshooter

A few pictures can save you from damage claims

Just ask Steve Wolf, who happens to be an expert on photographic evidence. When he recently rented a car in…

August 30, 2014

From our Congressman

Amendment 67: Third try at ‘personhood’ goes way too far

Twice, in 2008 and 2010, they gathered enough signatures for Colorado ballot initiatives that would have defined a fetus, or…

August 30, 2014

From our Congressman

Managing park horses isn’t as hard as you may think

Here’s our situation, not just in Mesa Verde, but across the West: We have too many horses on too little…

August 30, 2014

Neighbors

Kids benefit from an adult day on the water

How’s this for a way to spend a summer day? Andy Roach, chairman of the Dos Mosca fundraiser benefitting Big…

August 29, 2014

On Real Estate

Understanding general terms of sales contract

In our state, real estate contracts are more buyer-friendly. Included in a standard real estate contract is a “liquidated damages”…

August 29, 2014

Downtown Lowdown

13 years old, and already a guitar star

Jaden Carlson, a 13-year-old guitar phenom who hails from Boulder, will perform with her band at 6 p.m. Sunday at…

August 28, 2014

Your Ecological House

Divest or desist: Are you doing the right thing?

The Titanic sails at dawn And everybody’s shouting “Which side are you on?” – Bob Dylan, “Desolation Row” We each…

August 27, 2014

Get Growing

As nights cool, tomatoes may need special attention

With the return to school, so came the cooler nights. Early mornings, wrangling two kids out of bed, chucking them…

August 27, 2014

Clubhouse Porch

The Durango Dermatology “Skins” Game and Progressive Best Ball tournament is Saturday at the Hillcrest Golf Club. This is the…

August 26, 2014

Neighbors

Spot of tea? Scones for the arts

The event was held at the home of Marilee White, with beautifully decorated tables featuring teapots and cups on loan…

August 25, 2014

Murder Ink

Blind Moon Alley is hard-boiled, gritty enjoyment

This fascinating, albino street creep has conscience, style, brains and courage enough to overcome his unsettling appearance and the petty…

August 24, 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…

August 24, 2014

Action Line

Mysterious green ‘bike circle’ is no cause for alarm

Is the round green marking a new traffic-control device to complement “bike boxes” or is it Durango’s equivalent of an…

August 23, 2014

Creating Community

Local organizations stepping up to teach financial literacy

As I worked with her for a few weeks, I learned about her life – it seemed pretty tough for…

August 23, 2014