Columnists

Downtown Lowdown

Bluegrass festival to be focus of documentary

The cameras and lights were documenting all of the Meltdown for a forthcoming documentary about the ins and outs of…

April 17, 2014

Clubhouse Porch

Many people do not follow golf, but there are plenty who do. Some watch The Masters just because of its…

April 16, 2014

From our Congressman

Budget, school finance still to be settled before session ends

Although the weather seems confusing, the calendar is not, and we have just a few weeks left to this legislative…

April 16, 2014

From the Extension Office

Everyone leaving this world needs to have an estate plan

Half of the documents are to provide instruction for distribution of your assets after your death. The other half outlines…

April 16, 2014

Thinking Green

Help us fight these menacing energy monsters

He was an odd monster. He didn’t hide in the dark spots fancied by most monster-types. No, this monster stood…

April 16, 2014

Bottom Line

With economy purring, time to look at profits

No, I’m not talking about a business plan, although making such a plan is a good idea. I’m talking about…

April 15, 2014

Durango School News

In case of crisis, school district is prepared

We recognize the trust parents give us in sending their children to our schools each day, and we take that…

April 15, 2014

View from the Center

‘STEAM’ concept begins to gain enthusiasm

As many have heard over the past few months, a dedicated group of volunteers, nonprofit leaders and the all-around movers…

April 14, 2014

Coroner's Report

Neurochemistry shapes the tragic trajectory of a life

Nicole’s alcohol addiction slowly became apparent after she graduated from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire in 1995. I don’t know…

April 13, 2014

Action Line

There’s plenty to do for touristy doobie do-ers

Durango takes great pride in attracting a veritable trail mix of visitors. On any given day, you’ll encounter cyclists, skiers,…

April 12, 2014

From our Congressman

Money, cooperation in home stretch

I am optimistic that Fort Lewis College and Western State College of Colorado will receive funding for their capital construction…

April 12, 2014

Gulliford's Travels

Blood and struggle in Ludlow

100 years ago, coal miners rebelled against dangerous working conditions

April 12, 2014

To Protect and Serve

Couldn’t happen here? Police train for active shooter situation

The actions of a lone gunman again defy the reasonable logic that most of us apply to our daily lives.…

April 12, 2014

John Peel

Vet thrown a lifeline

programs keep Durangoan from homelessness

April 12, 2014

Creating Community

Early screening essential to support child development

This announcement prompted the latest health initiative from the Obama administration, Birth to Five: Watch me Thrive! This coordinated federal…

April 12, 2014

On Real Estate

Preparing your home for sale can speed deal

If you have decided the time is right to sell your home, ask your real estate agent for a comparative…

April 12, 2014

From our Congressman

High-stakes conservation

the sage grouse means saving the sagebrush

April 12, 2014

From our Congressman

‘Divine right’: Warnings on beer, but not on uranium?

Stillsdu1-i-syn For example, local building codes require theater owners install fire alarms and detectors to warn moviegoers of a fire.…

April 12, 2014

Neighbors

DHS students have dreams of Pulitzers dancing in their heads

But if people still value in-depth reporting, fact checking and good storytelling, the students who are studying with Barbara McLachlan…

April 11, 2014

Columnists

Foreign bank accounts are just the first step

Well America, your hope has been shot since you elected him into office. Now, here comes more of the change…

April 10, 2014

On the Run

New Mexico race honors those who served

This event attracts more than 6,000 participants for the marathon or the 14.2-mile honorary march and is run entirely within…

April 10, 2014

Downtown Lowdown

It’s been 20 years of pickin’ and grinnin’

You won’t find a drum set in any of the venues. And while the bands remain diverse – ranging from…

April 10, 2014

From the Extension Office

What’s your favorite vegetable to eat, plant?

Asher, the youngest, immediately says “tamales” as one of those he cannot stand, knowing full well tamales are not a…

April 9, 2014

Your Ecological House

Global pollution bound to become a local problem

– American adage Because local news is often most relevant to readers, I had planned to write a column focused…

April 9, 2014