Columnists

From our Congressman

The tariff question

Imposing duties not always right, but it is justified for solar panels

July 26, 2014

On Real Estate

County inventory suggests it’s a buyer’s market

The statewide report shows a 6.2 percent decline of single-family home sales this year, and La Plata County is down…

July 26, 2014

Stewards of the Land

In S.W. Colorado, wilderness closer than you might think

Situated above 12,000 feet elevation east of Silverton, Highland Mary Lakes are among the gems of the Weminuche Wilderness.Jeff Eisele/Durango…

July 26, 2014

What's up in Durango Skies

Remove the noise to let night sky pictures shine

Last month, I talked about astrophotography on the cheap. You can take photos with wide fields of view and either…

July 26, 2014

From our Congressman

Grazing costs

is time to get private livestock off public lands

July 26, 2014

Population Matters

Online series targets real issues, such as contraception

“East Los High” is an online TV series aimed at Hispanic teens. All the episodes of the 2013 season and…

July 26, 2014

Durango Dog Tales

Save fingers: Teach dog to take treats gently

Many dogs, however, seem to be determined to get a piece of finger along with the treats we offer. Puppies…

July 24, 2014

Downtown Lowdown

Bluegrass band takes musical mission overseas

Our federal government makes so many decisions and policies that are ridiculed, playing out like bad television some scriptwriter thought…

July 24, 2014

From the Extension Office

County fair stokes memories of grandma’s roses, pickles

While I’m not sure which made her more proud, I will never forget either. She made sweet and sour (or…

July 23, 2014

Thinking Green

Don’t let agencies break promises about new wells

Go to that place with me. Which was worse: the anger that dawned on you upon realizing you’d been had…

July 23, 2014

Clubhouse Porch

Once, however, I did get in on an office World Series pool where you put your name in a square…

July 23, 2014

From our Congressman

City should rethink pot, vacation-rental rules

It’s nice to go downtown to forget all your troubles and forget all your cares. There’s music, shopping and fun…

July 22, 2014

Neighbors

Knowledge put to test to benefit arts center

The grand inquisitor, er, host was none other than my former colleague, Ted Holteen, who is well-known for his trivia…

July 22, 2014

Money Savvy

Warning: Don’t make the same mistakes I did

When our discussion turned to the topic of “What I wish I’d known then that I know now,” I knew…

July 21, 2014

Murder Ink

Voyeurism and deceit dominate ‘The Stone Boy’

Elsa Préau was a peculiar child, as are most heroines who start out as children in books. She went to…

July 21, 2014

John Peel

Bringing the past into the present

Durangoan returning to help native Nepalese village

July 20, 2014

La Plata Health Watch

Are you paying attention to your thirst?

Maybe it’s my own experience of summer heat reminding me of the health effects of dehydration. Why is it that…

July 19, 2014

Action Line

Drive is on for park that seems to be stuck in neutral

Out for a morning stroll, Jim and Nancy Crawford take heed of Memorial Park’s orange fencing and closure signs. The…

July 19, 2014

Creating Community

When it comes to nutrition, choose plate over pyramid

For nearly 20 years, the original food pyramid represented the USDA’s recommended dietary guidelines to include four basic food groups…

July 19, 2014

Adventures in Motherhood

‘The kids will appreciate this when they’re older’

Rose spots a chipmunk, no doubt head of campsite cleanup, names it, “Chitty,” and becomes very curious about which foods…

July 19, 2014

Red Cross and you

Academy helps businesses, schools prepare for disasters

To help businesses, schools and organizations get better prepared, the Red Cross will host the Rocky Mountain Business Preparedness Academy…

July 19, 2014

The Travel Troubleshooter

Who should pay for mistake? United or me?

I am writing to you for advice and help regarding a most frustrating experience with booking award travel and the…

July 19, 2014

From our Congressman

Mr. President, Let the sunshine in

Cynicism fostered by administration’s news suppression

July 19, 2014

Neighbors

Raves all around at Glacier Club event

The Mana Quartet featuring, from left, saxophonists Michael Hernandez, Cole Belt, Dannel Espinoza and Thomas Giles do a sound check…

July 18, 2014