Columnists

Colorado’s draconian sex-offender laws need reform

Becky Briggsdu1-i-syn There was no dispute that she had killed him. She had even confessed. But Celia’s defense attorneys boldly…

November 9, 2013

Neighbors

Habitat to build home for a beloved brood

Taking a moment to enjoy Habitat for Humanity’s 15th annual Wine Tasting are, from left, Susana Jones, the mentor for…

November 8, 2013

On the Run

5 kilometers to ultrarunner: A fitness journey

“I got divorced, I was overweight and a pack-a-day smoker,” Collins said. “I knew I had to change my life,…

November 7, 2013

Downtown Lowdown

Intrastate favorites return to The Hank

They’re a voluminous bunch who try to live up to a rich history, steeped in the tradition of American music…

November 7, 2013

From the Extension Office

4-H puts emphasis on science, technology

This year’s experiment was designed by colleagues of mine at Colorado State University Extension. The experiment, “4-H Maps and Apps,”…

November 6, 2013

Your Ecological House

Saving seeds may be key to saving ourselves

– Paramahansa Yogananda I’d never heard of Vandana Shiva before a friend suggested I attend a lecture she gave in…

November 6, 2013

The Green Side of Life

Powers that be crown ‘barbarak’ a champion

Barbara Powers of Ignacio, aka “barbarak,” stood alone atop the Week 9 heap as the only Greenie with 11 points.…

November 6, 2013

Neighbors

Making a world of difference

Durangoans Laura Schweizer, left, and Ali Roach, right, joined several other locals in September on a voluntourism trip to Tibet,…

November 5, 2013

Thoughts Along The Way

Local, national economy shows improvement

Certainly, we have seen that the country as a whole seems to enjoying some low level of recovery, but it’s…

November 5, 2013

Mountain Daylight Time

November 22, 1963

Produced by Rich Alcott

November 5, 2013

La Plata Health Watch

Prevent arthritis by taking care to protect joints

The term “arthritis” actually refers to a diverse group of more than 100 different conditions. Collectively, arthritis afflicts nearly one…

November 3, 2013

Action Line

Buzz Bus will try green approach to red-lined budget

The Buzz Bus, Durango’s underrated transportation service for the overserved, will make a stunning comeback thanks to its new Earth-friendly…

November 2, 2013

The Travel Troubleshooter

Those deliberate flight no-shows have their reasons

The reason? Smith, a technician at an aerospace company in Montgomery Village, Md., ran a few numbers, with frustrating results.…

November 2, 2013

More Hands on Deck

Kindness of others helps launch dream to sail the world

VENTURA, Calif. – My best friends Eric, Pam, Tyler and I are setting foot on a sailboat to begin sailing…

November 2, 2013

Serving Veterans

Many not using health benefits

The VA estimates that 1.3 million veterans do not have health insurance, and many of them may be eligible for…

November 2, 2013

Adventures in Motherhood

Counting our blessings while winter is on the horizon

I found myself belting out “Total Eclipse of the Heart” along with Bonnie Tyler in the car last night, nostalgic…

November 2, 2013

From our Congressman

Fall 1918 saw war end, but killing continued

When word reached Durango on July 26 that “the Allied armies were making a great drive crumpling the entire German…

November 2, 2013

Policy and Politics

99 problems and some bags ain’t one

For the, shall we say, pleasure of abundant bags for kitty-related toting, I am willing to pay or happy not…

November 2, 2013

From our Congressman

Colorado’s water future

Without planning the entire state could experience serious shortages

November 2, 2013

From our Congressman

Two new scientific books address food controversies

Two such books have been published in the last year that deserve to be read by people interested in nutrition,…

November 2, 2013

Downtown Lowdown

The Sadies offer a midweek treat at the ACT

The guitar player had grown up in a musical family, the son of a member of the longtime Canadian folk…

October 31, 2013

Flies & Lies

Another notch reveals nice land, people in N.D.

However, I am thankful for something not usually thought of over plates of turkey. I am thankful that I’m still…

October 31, 2013

From the Extension Office

CSU research puts dementia in new light

The fear of brain deterioration, memory loss and a loss of independence affects many of us. More than 25 percent…

October 29, 2013

Get Growing

Homegrown fodder feeds horses in season of drought

By Naomi Riess This was a dry year. Irrigation was brief. In the spring, we drilled grass and oats into…

October 29, 2013