Columnists

Stillwater, college bands join jazz experiment

If ever there was a genre of music that remains truly American, it’s jazz. Its birth and evolution happened right…

March 6, 2014

Fly-fisherman’s dream: Luxury fishing trip to Chile

The Atmosphere, complete with helicopter onboard, was home base for a fly-fishing trip to Chile. The ship is operated by…

March 5, 2014

From the Extension Office

1 great idea, 10 easy ways to improve your diet

The first is an opportunity to purchase fresh, high-quality produce at a dramatically reduced cost through the Bountiful Baskets Food…

March 5, 2014

Out Standing in the Fields

Time to prepare for new lambs’ carefree energy

I am now busy getting ready for the arrival of our new lambs in a few weeks. I have been…

March 5, 2014

Money Savvy

Found: Money! Save? Spend? What do I do?

At this time of year, I hear this question a lot. My answer: “It depends. Let me explain.” What you…

March 4, 2014

From our Congressman

With term limits for legislative members, we have to make do

Even with these major pieces of legislation yet to come, legislators’ attention spans are beginning to be fragmented. This week…

March 3, 2014

View from the Fort

No spring break for arts and music on FLC campus

The Community Concert Hall continues to present exciting programming. On Wednesday, The Christian McBride Trio will perform live jazz. McBride…

March 2, 2014

Action Line

Crosswalk signals aren’t much of a hot-button issue

Vilma Brown feeds one of three new meters downtown at 12th Street and Main Avenue. Three spots had been free…

March 1, 2014

La Plata Health Watch

Lose weight – even a little – for your health

Its impact on the health of our nation continues to grow. In November 2013, the American Heart Association, American College…

March 1, 2014

John Peel

Durangoan saving whales at source

goes to Antarctic in down-and-dirty battle

March 1, 2014

From our Congressman

Voting on a number of meaures

The full House voted on my geothermal incentives bill, HB 1222. It passed out of the House on third reading…

March 1, 2014

Creating Community

Local programs can help ease life’s sometimes-bumpy ride

First, imagine someone on a snowboard for the first time. It is almost guaranteed that he or she will fall…

March 1, 2014

Letter from Korla

Skiing on a patch of snow in China’s desert

As far as ski resorts go, Long Zhi Shan, or Dragon Mountain, is not your typical one: there are no…

March 1, 2014

The Travel Troubleshooter

What to do when stomach flu takes over cruise ship?

That’s what happened to Randy Fulp when he sailed to Mexico with a group of friends on the Caribbean Princess…

March 1, 2014

On Real Estate

Zillow: The good and not so good of online real estate

The mobile version and the desktop applications both work exceptionally well and can provide buyers with information on properties available…

March 1, 2014

Adventures in Motherhood

For daughter, information is like a wide, swirling storm

“Who drew that picture?” Rose asks about a sketch of a woman smoking, her eyes at half mast. ”Do you…

March 1, 2014

From our Congressman

Seventy-seven years

decades of racism and fear, marijuana laws come full circle

March 1, 2014

From our Congressman

Twenties hardly roared, but things went on

Men were upset back in May 1917 when the Barber’s Union advanced the price of a shave to 25 cents…

March 1, 2014

From our Congressman

Cost of GMO labeling will far exceed perceived benefit

There are three ways proposed to accomplish labeling: to have the Food and Drug Administration require it; for states to…

March 1, 2014

Neighbors

Transported around the world in 13 dishes

Members of the Interact Club from Durango High School created about a dozen dishes from all over the world as…

February 28, 2014

Serving Veterans

Incentives program offers benefits to employers, vets

Veterans approved to participate in the SEI program are hired by participating employers, and employment is expected to continue after…

February 28, 2014

From our Congressman

Dave Spencer Ski Classic to celebrate a life well lived

Boucherdu1-i-syn Dave lived only two years after beginning what was then called the NFL race to which professional football players…

February 27, 2014

Downtown Lowdown

The Badly Bent is back together – is it for good?

Formed in 1998, the band rose to prominence among bluegrass audiences with high-energy shows and a diverse repertoire of original…

February 27, 2014

From the Extension Office

Surgery to change pace, not drive

Personally, I tend to be the type who prefers to be involved, likes a project (or four) and has a…

February 26, 2014