Columnists

Know your options: Health coverage open enrollment begins soon

Emma Tomlinson Colorado’s health exchange open enrollment is just around the corner. Connect for Health Colorado and Colorado Connect enrollment…

October 3, 2024

Downtown Lowdown

Backstage Series features Thom Chacon, Bobby Marquez

Bobby Marquez’s music career started with a Martin guitar pulled from a trash can. The singer-songwriter, whose croon-heavy, country sound…

October 2, 2024

Dear Abby

Ex-wife likes to stir the pot

DEAR ABBY: I am dating an older man with two ex-wives. I have met both of them. I don’t mind…

October 1, 2024

Dear Abby

Couple stunned by friends’ beliefs

DEAR ABBY: We are a male couple celebrating 34 years of partnership. We recently took a cruise, during which we…

October 1, 2024

Action Line

Why fighting Tipple traffic light is an uphill battle

Well, glory be, if this ain’t the prettiest intersection. If you do have to stop for Tipple Avenue traffic, at…

September 30, 2024

Sports

Calling all cowboys

celebrate Durango’s Western heritage in October

September 29, 2024

Dear Abby

Generous gift comes with conditions

DEAR ABBY: My fiance and I have been together for 14 years. A few months ago, his mother told us…

September 28, 2024

From the Extension Office

Caring for a garden includes self care

I know it is the time of year when we become nostalgic for hot cider, hayrides, pumpkins, holiday gatherings and…

September 27, 2024

From the Humane Society

Desert descendants: Why cats need moisture-rich diets and how to provide it

Every Duragoan knows the importance of staying hydrated, but how often do you think about your cat’s hydration? Cats have…

September 27, 2024

Dear Abby

Dad’s suicide affects daughter’s choices

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s uncle died by suicide in his home six months ago. It was a shock to the…

September 27, 2024

Downtown Lowdown

Chris Ross Quintet honors jazz

Mesa Verde Farm and Studio has found a house musician and bandleader in Chris Ross. The at times artist getaway…

September 25, 2024

Culture Gulch

A dazzling showcase

The Fort Lewis College Performing Arts Department will unveil the 2024 Faculty Showcase at 3 p.m. Sunday in Roshong Recital…

September 25, 2024

Dear Abby

Man feels threatened by friend’s girlfriend

DEAR ABBY: I’m a gay man who is best friends with “Carl,” a man who is straight. We are everything…

September 24, 2024

Dear Abby

Life terrifying for apartment tenant

DEAR ABBY: I live in an apartment building. I am quiet and keep to myself. There’s a concierge here who…

September 24, 2024

Dear Abby

“Romance has unintended consequence

DEAR ABBY: A close male friend, “Will,” ended our friendship without warning. I didn’t know he had such strong feelings…

September 24, 2024

Action Line

Convention wisdom says mall not the right place

Is the former J.C. Penney store the perfect site for Durango’s long-discussed convention center? Well, maybe not. (Action Line) Dear…

September 23, 2024

Thinking Green

Crossing structures help migrating wildlife

With fall upon us, big game animals are on the move from summer ranges in the high country back down…

September 22, 2024

Dear Abby

Helping people has become full-time job

DEAR ABBY: I enjoy helping my friends, my partner and family members. I feel doing good deeds is important in…

September 20, 2024

Local First

Localism: Creating a cohesive community

At the heart of La Plata County are people who serve their neighbors in countless ways through their roles working…

September 19, 2024

Downtown Lowdown

Wiebeck and Leavitt play Durango

It all started with the bass for Tracy Wiebeck. The local musician, who moved to Durango in April 2021, grew…

September 18, 2024

Strength in Well-being

Master your blood sugar: The key to weight loss and health

Imagine a simple change in your diet that could help you lose weight, curb cravings and boost your energy, all…

September 18, 2024

Dear Abby

Some conversations can look like interrogations

DEAR ABBY: I appreciate you offering your booklet “How to Be Popular” to people who are uncomfortable or uncertain in…

September 17, 2024

Stewards of the Land

Securing San Juan stewards

Back to school is similar to back to stewardship. The San Juan Mountain Assocation will be hard at work now…

September 17, 2024

Action Line

Dark thoughts about sunflowers brought to light

Sunflowers are bright and pretty and all that, but don’t let them cross the line. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)du1-i-syn Dear…

September 16, 2024