Columnists

For us on the Western Slope, action in Denver is showing its consequences

Repeatedly, it’s been stated this year there’s no war on rural Colorado, that the phrase is a partisan myth created…

April 1, 2014

Money Savvy

Bust out of prison: Take some advice to pay off debt

What kind of time are you serving: 1 to 2 years, 2 to 5 years, 5 to 10, life? Almost…

March 31, 2014

Talks produce healthy budget bill

We also met in caucuses Thursday morning to discuss proposed amendments, and we met on the House floor that afternoon…

March 31, 2014

View from the Fort

Spring brings a plethora of concerts to FLC

The 53rd Annual Student Juried Exhibition will take place in the Department of Art & Design. This presentation will feature…

March 31, 2014

La Plata Health Watch

Energy drinks can fill kids with too much caffeine

The trend involves rising use of so-called energy drinks and supplements. The marketing of such beverages appears to my eye…

Green Medicine

Stress can be a major cause of illness: Control it

The reality is stress is an integral, normal part of the human experience. However, an over-activated stress response causes damage…

Public editorial board meeting

The editorial board will discuss the city of Durangoâ€™s policy on vacation rentals. For more information, call Megan Graham at…

John Peel

The 50-year romance

finally blooms for Durango High School sweethearts

The Travel Troubleshooter

What to do when your hotel closes for renovations

Q: I recently booked a vacation package in Cozumel, Mexico, through Priceline. I called the hotel’s customer service line to…

Public editorial board meeting

The editorial board will discuss the city of Durangoâ€™s policy on vacation rentals. For more information, call Megan Graham at…

C.A.F.É

Resolving 9-R’s financial crisis is a community matter

Stewards of the Land

It’s mud season in the San Juan Mountains

Velocity Basin in the spring.Courtesy of San Juan Mountains Association San Juan Mountains Association Mud season – or shoulder season,…

Neighbors

An icy start to Music in Mountains 2014 season

Hayley Bair, the principal violist with the San Juan Symphony, plays a violin made of ice at the Music in…

March 28, 2014

Committees take critical action on radio, wildfire measures

Times like these are a very good reminder of the real world out there beyond the politics of the Capitol.…

March 27, 2014

From the Extension Office

Public editorial board meeting

The editorial board will discuss the city of Durangoâ€™s policy on vacation rentals. For more information, call Megan Graham at…

March 27, 2014

Downtown Lowdown

Durangoans have chance to hear blues at local favorite, downtown, outdoor venue

One Roof Blues performs at the Diamond Belle Saloon in the band’s infancy before (from left) Randy Hays, Taylor LaRocco…

March 27, 2014

Eat well to clear brain fog brought on by menopause

According to a study published in the recent edition of the journal Menopause, cognitive changes occur during perimenopause and menopause.…

March 26, 2014

Your Ecological House

For future’s sake, consider taking a carbon fast now

– Carl Sagan Yes, do something. But what? Before addressing that question, I want to share some information about the…

March 26, 2014

Neighbors

Neighbors Sipping soup, raising money for Hospice

This year’s event was held March 19 at the Exhibit Hall at La Plata County Fairgrounds, and the joint was…

March 25, 2014